HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois — Kmart will offer home deliveries of needed medical prescriptions via ScriptDrop.
The pharmacy service comes amid significant recent developments at the intersection of retail and health care, a trend that promises to get a boost from the ongoing pandemic.
“The need for prescription delivery has never been greater,” said Jennifer Speares Lehman, registered pharmacist and Divisional Vice President for Kmart Pharmacy. “Vulnerable patients need a way to get their essential medications without leaving home, as all Americans have been cautioned to continue social distancing for the time being.”
With ScriptDrop’s service, Kmart Pharmacy customers can remain safe at home while continuing to receive the medications they need to maintain their health.
“We’re pleased to team up with Kmart Pharmacy to enable same-day delivery for its customers,” ScriptDrop CEO Amanda Epp said. “It’s important to increase prescription access for vulnerable patients right now.”
In addition, all deliveries will be contact-free for the near future. Prescriptions will be dropped off at the patient’s door, and patients will not need to sign for the delivery.
“Our first priority is the health of our members, so we’re pleased to be able to provide customers with their necessary prescriptions without the added risk of having to leave their homes,” Speares Lehman said. “Our collaboration with ScriptDrop marks the start of a new era for Kmart Pharmacy, with regards to both convenience and health.”
Taking advantage of the ScriptDrop service at Kmart Pharmacy is easy for customers.
The new service works as follows:
• The customer will receive a “Ready for Pickup” text message once their prescription is ready, indicating a delivery option with a link to follow.
• The customer will confirm delivery information and pay an $8 delivery fee. The fee may vary depending on the pharmacy location.
• Same-day delivery is available, according to the announcement.
• If the customer requests delivery before 11 a.m., they will receive their prescription the same day, after 2 p.m. If the request comes after 11 a.m., they will receive their prescription the next business day. Orders placed after 11 a.m. on Friday will be delivered on Monday.
ScriptDrop was established in 2017. It is based in Columbus, Ohio, and offers delivery options in all 50 states.
*The fee may vary depending on your pharmacy location.
Patients and pharmacists can learn more about ScriptDrop by visiting https://scriptdrop.co/
About Kmart
Kmart is a leading integrated retailer offering quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer and Route 66. Kmart is part of Shop Your Way, a rewards shopping platform where members can earn points and receive benefits both in stores and online. Kmart is also home to Kmart Pharmacy, which features best-in-class patient care for its members and customers. Kmart is a proud corporate partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, visit the Kmart website at www.kmart.com.
About ScriptDrop
ScriptDrop’s team of healthcare experts has revolutionized prescription delivery by seamlessly connecting pharmacies and patients to a network of trained, professional couriers & delivery drivers through their proprietary technology. Established in 2017, ScriptDrop partners with pharmacies, health systems and couriers to ensure patients get their needed medication as safely and efficiently as possible. With delivery options across all 50 states, ScriptDrop is the first prescription delivery that provides two avenues for patients to get their prescriptions, including a pharmacy-initiated and patient-initiated solution, which covers all bases when working to reduce abandonment and improve outcomes. ScriptDrop is based in Columbus, Ohio with a mission to help one billion patients, one prescription at a time.