A digital pharmacy launched in London last year has started its second operation in Birmingham.
Phlo Pharmacy has begun trading in the city following a £1.65 million crowdfunding campaign and offers a same-day delivery of prescriptions to people at home and work within Birmingham.
It is also running a 24 to 48-hour delivery service to the wider West Midlands from its base in Jennens Road.
Phlo is a registered NHS pharmacy and receives prescriptions directly from GPs, with patients able to track their tablets via an app or the internet.
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Chief pharmacy officer Naila Dad said: "Increasingly, more patients are realising the benefits and convenience of managing their healthcare digitally as highlighted by the recent pandemic.
"Since we launched in early 2020, we have seen a significant increase in our patient numbers, highlighting patient demand for our same-day delivery service."
Founder and chief executive Nadeem Sarwar added: "We are absolutely delighted to have launched Phlo's same-day pharmacy service in Birmingham.
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"Our pharmacy is based in the heart of Birmingham employing local pharmacy staff and courier drivers.
"We look forward to engaging with the people of Birmingham, ensuring that our service makes their lives easier by removing the hassle and stress of managing their prescriptions."