A new online subscription-based pharmacy has launched in Australia, claiming to be the first 'PhAAS' (Pharmacy-as-a-service).
Sydneydrugs.com is operated by a company called Cloud Pharmacy Services Pty Ltd, with Sunit Ruparelia named as the sole director and shareholder.
Cloud Pharmacy Services is also listed by the Pharmacy Council of NSW as the registered owner of Sai Pharmacy in the Sydney suburb of Westmead.
"We are a subscription pharmacy as a service, dedicated to bringing our members markup-free prescriptions and pharmacy products," the website states.
There are three types of membership: Basic, Gold and VIP plans, each offering a range of different options.
The Basic plan costs $99 per year and gives access to all PBS and private prescriptions, script reminders and pet medications.
Gold at $199 per year adds compounded prescriptions, SMS conversations with a pharmacist and priority support.
The $449 annual VIP Plan also includes one free delivery per month, medication reviews and inbound phone calls, and there's also an Enterprise Plan targeting insurance companies or businesses wanting to offer pharmacy services as an employee benefit.
Prospective members must submit pictures of their ID and Medicare card to verify their identity.
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