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MedPlus Launches Integrated Health Centres in India

Each centre will provide the benefit of more than three doctors including a general practitioner, gynaecologist and pediatrician and hence wider options for consumers

MedPlus Health Services Private Limited, India's fastest growing chain of full-service pharmacies, recently launched integrated health centres in India. These centres are the first of its kind, as they combine a family clinic, diagnostic lab and pharmacy all under one roof, based on a unique operating model. The company will, in the initial phase of development, set up 10 centres in Hyderabad and will soon launch the same in Bangalore, Chennai and Pune. MedPlus presently operates in four key states and has a marked presence with 300 pharmacy outlets.

To ensure availability of medical consultation services at a convenient location within the neighborhood, MedPlus has created a network of 50 practicing physicians who will provide consultation services at the integrated health centre. Each centre will provide the benefit of more than three doctors, including a general practitioner, gynaecologist and pediatrician and hence wider options for consumers.

The diagnostic labs and collection centre at the integrated health centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and will incorporate the latest diagnostic techniques enabling the centre to cater to the biochemistry, clinical pathology, tissue culture and microbiology requirements of clinicians. Their ultra complex clinical reference lab is equipped with the latest instruments to test for over 95 per cent of all lab tests ordered by clinicians. This lab houses pathologists, scientists and experienced technicians who ensure that each sample is optimally processed and results are accurately and timely reported.

In addition, the company also provides the additional service of collecting samples from the customer's doorstep. MedPlus pharmacies are designed to ensure convenient availability of high quality medicines at affordable prices. The company provides branded pharmaceuticals from the most reputable manufacturers, maintains temperature-controlled stores to ensure the quality of medicines remain intact and leverages its purchasing power with distributors to negotiate for lower prices of medicines for consumers. To make the medicines even more affordable to customers and to ensure repeat purchases, the company offers the LoyaltyPlus Membership Programme and other incentives.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Madhukar Gangadi, CEO, MedPlus, said, "With rising urban population and growing demand for quality healthcare in India, it is essential that pharma retail goes beyond the conventional ways of merely dispensing medicines, to offer more inclusive services coupled with ambience and convenience to customers. We are committed to providing quality, affordability and convenience in healthcare to our customers. Strengthening our pledge to offer convenience is the Integrated Health Centre, offering lab services, medical consultation and pharmacy under one roof."

EH News Bureau