LUDA Partners has joined hands with delivery platform Uber Eats to help community pharmacies across the UK and Ireland boost their sales.
As per the agreement, Uber Eats app will help pharmacies deliver over-the-counter medicines in the UK and retail health products in Ireland.
The partnership is now open for pharmacy onboarding in both the UK and Ireland, with a phased rollout planned over the coming months.
Using LUDA Partners’ technology, pharmacies can now access Uber Eats as a new sales channel without any additional operational complexity.
They can connect to Uber Eats alongside other delivery platforms, with no need to manage each platform separately.
There are no fixed costs for pharmacies, and they need to pay LUDA a 10% commission when an order is completed, with no additional fees.
LUDA acts as the connector between pharmacies and delivery platforms, allowing pharmacies to focus on patient care while expanding their digital reach.
It currently works with 500+ pharmacies across the UK and Ireland, with its quick commerce vertical growing at an average rate of 70% month-on-month.
The platform already had earlier onboarded London-based Pearl Chemist Group and Dublin-based Meaghers Pharmacy Group.
The partnership builds on LUDA Partners’ existing experience supporting pharmacies on delivery platforms and responds to growing consumer demand for quick access to pharmacy products through apps.
LUDA Partners co-founder Luis Martin said: "Uber Eats joining the LUDA network is another step in our mission to keep community pharmacies at the centre of the digital ecosystem.
"Our role is to make digital sales simple, compliant and accessible for pharmacies of all sizes, without disrupting their day-to-day operations."
Katie Hunter, General Manager for Uber Grocery & Retail in the UK said: “Customers are increasingly using Uber Eats to get their everyday necessities and it’s an important next step to welcome more local pharmacies to the platform with LUDA Partners.
"This partnership will support local businesses to grow their sales while bringing customers high quality health products, delivered in minutes.”
