Kiviaq Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shun Okada), a company specializing in pharmaceutical SCM (Supply Chain Management) and related businesses, announced on February 10 the launch of an immediate prescription delivery service. This service is provided in collaboration with "Mitene Call Doctor," an after-hours and holiday house call/online medical consultation service operated by Call Doctor Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo).
Through this partnership, patients who receive online consultations via "Mitene Call Doctor" can receive their prescription medications from "Kiviaq Pharmacy," a dispensing pharmacy operated by Kiviaq, in as little as 30 minutes.
"Mitene Call Doctor" is a service where doctors provide house calls or online consultations for sudden illnesses during nighttime or on holidays. It is particularly popular among families with small children.
This collaboration eliminates the time lag in "receiving medicine" following an online consultation. In addition to existing "same-day delivery," the company has established a system utilizing motorcycle couriers in specific areas (parts of Tokyo) to ensure medicine arrives immediately after the consultation ends. This removes the burden of visiting a pharmacy while feeling unwell, allowing patients to begin treatment while resting at home.
Kiviaq has been expanding its prescription delivery network through previous collaborations with partners such as Tokyu Bell and Seino HD.
The partnership with Call Doctor is positioned as a solution for high-urgency medical needs. Moving forward, the company aims to build a social infrastructure where "necessary medical care is delivered exactly when it is needed" by integrating technology and logistics.
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Kiviaq Inc. (Official Site)
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Kiviaq Inc. (LEAGUE MEMBER)
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Mitene Call Doctor (Official Site)
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Original Press Release (Japanese)
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