Prescription ordering services through a mobile app have doubled in the past two weeks due to the spread of coronavirus.
CarePlus Pharmacy says it has seen a sharp increase use of its App Prescription Ordering Services, as communities across Ireland stick to social distancing.
The numbers using the app, which was released in 2015 and has over 600 established regular users, have shot to more than 1,200 over the past fortnight.
Customers can send new or repeat prescriptions directly to their pharmacy through the app who they can then contact to organise collection of their medication.
Lee-Ann Hyland, Head of Marketing from CarePlus Pharmacy said: “Using technology like our App means that we can reduce the number of face-to-face transactions, and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
“Community Pharmacy has an important role to play, and our CarePlus Pharmacists, along with other community Pharmacists, will not be found wanting.
“The increase in the number of App users means that people are quickly adapting to this technology, and we encourage as many customers as possible to consider ways to minimise contact and still get the prescriptions they need.”
“If customers are unwell with symptoms of COVID-19, they are advised to self isolate and phone their GP.
“The doctor will assess them over the phone and if they feel the person needs to be tested, it will be arranged”.
