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Pearl Chemist Group, an independent pharmacy chain with 26 pharmacies in South London and Surrey, has announced a new partnership with the online delivery platform Just Eat. 

The tie up will allow Pearl Chemist customers to order over-the-counter medicines, personal care items, and other health and wellness products through the Just Eat app and website.

The collaboration is powered Luda Partners, a company that helps pharmacies connect with the online environment to improve their sales. The company, created by and for pharmacists, was founded in 2017 in Spain to assist the pharmacy sector with digitalisation and medication supply problems.

It now supports a network of more than 3,700 pharmacies spread across Spain, providing the essential infrastructure for effective online order handling. Luda Partners expertise in integrating pharmacies into digital delivery ecosystems has been instrumental in bringing the initiative with the Pearl Chemist Group to fruition.

"At Pearl Chemist Group, we are committed to serving our local communities and making healthcare more accessible," said Mayank Patel, Pearl’s superintendent pharmacist. "Partnering with Just Eat, with the technological expertise of Luda Partners, allows us to bring essential pharmacy items directly to our customers' doorsteps with the speed and convenience they need."

Expanding into the pharmacy sector allows Just Eat to strategically diversifying its service offering, while providing pharmacies with the opportunity to connect with Just Eat's 19 million strong UK customer base to offer consumers a wider range of on-demand goods.

"We are proud to facilitate this innovative partnership between Pearl Chemist Group and Just Eat," commented Luis Martín, co-founder of Luda Partners. "This collaboration highlights the power of digital solutions in enhancing patient convenience and streamlining pharmacy operations. We believe this model will serve as a benchmark for the future of pharmacy services."