Medicines aren’t chocolates which you can grab on a whim. They need verified prescriptions, licensed pharmacist oversight, strict temperature control and precise doses and brands.
Local chemists already deliver safely between 1-2 hours and Zepto has promised to deliver medicines in 10 minutes in major cities across India.
Now a few months back Zepto was in news for delivering stale food, vegetables and other products beyond expiry. Just imagine, what if they sell stale medicine too?
Healthcare isn’t a sprint. So why rush and risk your health?
Medicines need to be stored at the right temperature, checked for expiry, and dispensed in the right dose and brand. A small mistake — like a wrong batch, expired tablet, or poor storage — can turn life-saving medicine into something harmful. Health isn’t about speed; it’s about safety.
Zepto launching 10 pharmacies marks its expansion into the healthcare space, aiming to provide faster and more convenient access to medicines. This move can strengthen quick commerce in the pharma sector, improving availability for customers, though ensuring quality, safety, and compliance will be key to its success.
You’re absolutely right @drkashish medicine isn’t something to take lightly like candy. It’s important to have the right guidance, proper storage and trusted sources to keep us safe. Quick delivery is great but not at the cost of quality or safety. When it comes to our health, it’s better to be careful than rushed. Thanks for the reminder!
Medicines aren’t chocolates. They need prescriptions, safe storage, and proper checks. A 10-minute delivery sounds tempting, but with past issues of stale products, can we really risk the same with medicines? In healthcare, safety matters more than speed.