Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Charistan offers telepharmacy service for convenient prescription refills and medication management. From the comfort of your home, this services can be rendered.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

The projected Charistan e-pharmacy is a digital pharmacy that focuses on pharmaceutical treatment, electronic medical records, electronic consultation, and medicine delivery as its primary services. According to a Pharmatimes interview with Pharm. Nurudeen Aimanekhi Elijah Mohammed, the registrar of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), the ratio of pharmacists to patients is 1:15,000, as to 1:50,000 according to World Health Organization (WHO) based on the estimated population of 150 million. The e-pharmacy is designed to be an easy-to-use platform that takes advantage of the widespread availability of mobile networks and high-speed internet to facilitate virtual consultations, medication purchases, appointment scheduling, and health record management. This facilitates virtual connections between patients and healthcare providers.It also aims to enlighten it subscribers to drug information and ways to curb infectious diseases via infographics.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

1) To offer access to licensed pharmacist and other healthcare providers to underserved area or region that have little access without having to visit a medical institution, which saves time and lessens the inconvenience of commuting. 2)To offer access to quality and affordable medicines, nutraceuticals and devices by sourcing directly from manufacturers, and distributors. 3)With the advent of technology and social media, increase awareness of antimicrobial resistances, educate on the importance of immunizations and vaccines a medication informations and enlighten the populace on different medical conditions. 4) To provide electronic medical records

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

1) Remote consultation with pharmacist and other healthcare providers 2) Faster prescription refill 3)Access to affordable and quality medications 4)Electronic medical records provide remote pharmacist or healthcare provider to access a patient medical history including allergies, past medication interaction etc

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

1) Licensed community pharmacy store (medication supply) 2) Chronic diseased patients 3)Patients with certain health concerns such as fertility, UTI, menopause, HPV etc

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-06-15

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

4

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

3

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Pharmacist Ogwu Winifred- A full time community pharmacist with about 5years experience in retail pharmacy practice. Pharmacist Mercy ifunaya, a full time pharmacist in Alpha Pharmacy with great counselling skills and e-commerce expertise. Pharmacist Jennifer Ukamaka, a pharmacist who has product management skill, business development, and strategy skill and also a regulatory officer for New Heights Pharmaceutical.

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/enoch-ikechukwu-849421254?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

f) Healthcare (healthcare equipment and services)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

In the fight against poverty, we contribute by improving access to healthcare and reducing financial burdens for low-income individuals and communities

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

The start up doesn't have a direct impact on zero hunger but support the health of agricultural workers and the well-being of rural communities.

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

The start up aim to contribute to good health and wealth being in two ways: 1) Public enlightenment about infectious diseases and ways to prevent them 2) With the user friendly platform, access to quality and affordable medicines will be achieved by partnership with the manufacturer and major distributors of the requested products.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

As telepharmacy startup brand, one key way to make awareness about the existence of accessibility to quality medication is through education. Education here is focused on patient education, medical knowledge and to as well increase awareness of antimicrobial resistance, immunization and vaccine importance.

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

One of our key services is e-consultation and this can be done at the comfort hence eliminating childcare arrangement during pharmacy visit. It also gives room for flexibility especially women who need a balance between person and professional commitment.

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Indirectly telepharmacy doesn't have a direct impact on clean water and sanitation. We can contribute more comprehensively to the promotion of health and cleanliness of the environment by collaborating with public health and sanitation initiatives.

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

To minimize environmental footprint and operate cost-effectively in terms of power consumption, we can partner with companies using renewable power sources.

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

1) Charistan Telepharmacy can help persons with chronic diseases take better care of their health, which can enhance their capacity to work and fully engage in the economy. This will give an Increased economic production and productivity. 2) It gives room for innovation and job creation because tele pharmacy focuses on software development, communication infrastructure and technology. It also gives pharmacist opportunities to explore this model of care. 3) It expands access to pharmaceutical services, potentially leading to better health outcomes and a healthier workforce. This can translate to lower healthcare costs overall, benefiting the economy.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

The procedure of delivering medications is streamlined via telepharmacy. Refills and consultations may be handled remotely by pharmacists, freeing up staff time at physical pharmacies for more complicated patient care. By serving more patients, pharmacies are able to operate more efficiently, which may boost sales and provide new employment possibilities.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

6

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

It will be difficult as a startup to stigmatize or increase inequality. We are aimed that both mother, children, the disabled have equal access to quality medicines and health care.

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Charistan Telepharmacy can help persons with chronic diseases take better care of their health, which can enhance their capacity to work and fully engage in the economy. This will give an Increased economic production and productivity.

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

4

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Our telepharmacy platforms will provide patients with information on sustainable medication disposal practices and responsible use of medications.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

By eliminating trips to the pharmacy, telepharmacy reduces reliance on personal vehicles. This means fewer emissions from gas and traffic congestion.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

1 - Strongly Disagree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

The start up doesn't have a direct impact.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

People in remote locations often face challenges getting to pharmacies. Telepharmacy bridges this gap by providing consultations and medication delivery directly to their homes. This reduces travel needs, lowers carbon footprint, and promotes healthier lives for rural populations.

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

our success relies on collaboration between pharmacists, doctors, and regulatory bodies. This fosters communication and cooperation, strengthening healthcare institutions and promoting trust.

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

By fostering strong partnerships across various sectors such as telepharmacy service provider, government agencies and community organization, can become a powerful tool for achieving a multitude of SDGs, ultimately leading to a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

6

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

4

05.08 Justification

I will say this startup is a new version of other existing products but rather a modification of already existing brands. There are a couple of brands that render telepharmacy services but not all have been aimed to get there target audiences health record digitalized. As a way to reach more audiences, we will partner with NGO,private organizations and sponsor the data collection aspect. Often times, the manual data collected during free medical outreaches and no follow up is been document to ensure the patient whose vital signs have been checked is either improving or otherwise.

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

MEDICATION SUPPLY SERVICES- DRUGSTOC, REMEDIAL HEALTH, NEW HEIGHT. For

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

By patronizing and making referreals