Abu Dhabi residents have begun receiving home deliveries from pharmacies as part of a new initiative from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
According to the UAE’s state-run WAM news agency, most outpatient pharmacies in Abu Dhabi have been approved to take part in the service, including private sector pharmacies and those that are under the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, or SEHA. Patients can now reach out to pharmacies directly to order medicines.
The service was initially launched with the intention of focusing on elderly and vulnerable patients, as well as those living in remote areas. However, the service has taken on new importance in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Pharmacies are allowed to take a charge, but it is the discretion of each pharmacy whether they intend to charge for the service,” a statement noted. Over the counter, pharmacist-only and prescription-only medications are all approved for delivery.
