Meijer Expand its Contactless Pharma Services amidst the Pandemic

Meijer began using its texting-based pharmacy communication platform earlier this year in response to the pandemic and has increased among Meijer patients, with more than 600,000 new users since May

FREMONT, CA: As efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19 continue, Meijer encourages its customers to use its new contactless pharmacy tool to manage prescriptions, schedule vaccinations, and fill out required forms on their smartphones before visiting the Meijer pharmacy.

The retailer launched its new progressive web app technology earlier this year and has continued to expand it in the wake of the pandemic because it makes customer trips to the pharmacy safer and more accessible. The tool enables customers to access a personalized app-like online experience through a link in a text message sent by Meijer Pharmacists to their mobile phone. From there, customers can confirm prescription pick-up times, prepare for and schedule vaccination visits, connect their Meijer mPerks to their transaction, and check out on their mobile device.

"With all of the unprecedented changes this year, we know our customers feel there is nothing more important than maintaining their family's health," Meijer Vice President of Pharmacy Jason Beauch said. "We hope this innovative technology provides a seamless experience that makes getting vaccines and filling prescriptions as stress-free as possible."

In anticipation of the flu season, Meijer has also expanded its texting-based pharmacy services to allow patients to fill out their immunization forms and give their consent online before even stepping foot in the pharmacy. This eliminates the need for in-person paperwork and the use of high-touch pens and clipboards. Upon receiving the patient's completed digital form, Meijer pharmacists complete the transaction and reply with a text message alerting the patient that their vaccine is ready to be administered.

Patients can also schedule a day for their flu shots as far as ten days in advance. They will receive a reminder via text message notifying them that their flu shot is ready on their scheduled day. The digital pharmacy system will also automatically notify the State Registry for Immunizations and the patient's Primary Care Provider once the shot is administered.