Bangalore To Mumbai: PhonePe's PINCODE Rolls Out 24x7 Medicine Delivery in Metro Cities, Here’s How To Use

PhonePe's PINCODE has brought the 10-minutes delivery principle into the pharma space to provide round-the-clock facility of ordering medicines and their delivery in ten minutes. PhonePe's PINCODE medicine delivery service is currently available in Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune.

People can use PhonePe's hyperlocal mobile app to place orders for medicines at any time get them delivered within ten minutes. They can use the option to order over the counter medicines as well as prescription medicines.

"Our 10-minute delivery service ensures customers receive medicines without unnecessary delays. Through our continuous availability and free doctor on call, we are improving access to fundamental healthcare services while reinforcing the position of neighborhood medical shops in the digital economy. This approach stimulates local economic growth and ensures trusted medical shops remain integral to their communities," said Vivek Lohcheb, CEO of PINCODE on Monday.

PhonePe's PINCODE Medicine Delivery: Service Is Available in Which Cities?

The recently launched 24x7 medicine delivery service on PhonePe's PINCODE is currently available in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune.

How To Order OTC Medicines Online On PINCODE?

PINCODE customers can easily order over the counter (OTC) medicines and drugs online. Generally this category of drugs does can be purchased without any prescriptions. For example certain pain relievers, cough and cold medicines, and some allergy medicines can be purchased without prescriptions as they are considered safe and effected when used as directed. To order OTC medicines on PhonePe's PINCODE app, follow the below-mentioned steps:

1.Download and install the PINCODE application.
2. Search and select the desired medication you wish to order.
3. Enter your details, like address, phone number, etc.
4. The delivery time is likely to be 10 minutes (or sometimes 10-15 minutes). Only those customers, who are living in Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune can avail the benefit of round the clock medicine delivery within 10 minutes.

PhonePe's PINCODE App: How To Order Medicines Without Prescription?

The application also offers the facility for users to order doctor recommended medicines in situations when they do not have the prescription. In such cases, customers can receive online consultation on the PhonePe's PINCODE application before ordering medicines online.

-First add medicines to your cart and place the order by selecting the 'no prescription' option.
-Once the order is placed, a qualified doctor contacts the customer within minutes for a free teleconsultation.
-Based on the assessment, a digital prescription is issued in line with telemedicine guidelines-ensuring a compliant and seamless medication procurement experience.

According to PhonePe's press release, hyperlocal approach of the PINCODE grocery applications allows customers to get medicines from their nearest medical shops, which ensures rapid deliveries while maintaining local businesses at the forefront of digital access.

PINCODE is PhonePe's venture into the quick commerce segment. The 10-minute hyperlocal delivery application provides rapid delivery of grocery items by utilising the network of local shopkeepers. The application was launched nearly a year ago for hyperlocal commerce. It was initially available for customers in Bangalore.

According to PhonePe's official website, the application intends to promote local shopkeepers and sellers by digitally connecting each city's consumers with all their neighbourhood stores. The application has well-known national brands as well as locally manufactured groceries, apparel, footwear, accessories, etc. Its entry into the pharma and medicine delivery will expand the application's reach in Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai.