{"id":1298778,"date":"2025-08-13T08:55:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T03:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1298778"},"modified":"2025-08-13T08:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T03:26:15","slug":"zepto-starts-delivering-medicines-in-10-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/zepto-starts-delivering-medicines-in-10-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"Zepto Starts Delivering Medicines In 10 Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Zepto, known for its quick grocery delivery model, has made its first major leap beyond core operations with the launch of <strong>Zepto Pharmacy<\/strong>. The service promises to deliver essential medicines within ten minutes and is currently operational in select areas of Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-8.54.43\u202fAM-1024x605.png\" alt=\"Zepto Starts Delivering Medicines In 10 Minutes\" class=\"wp-image-1298785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-8.54.43\u202fAM-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-8.54.43\u202fAM-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-8.54.43\u202fAM-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-13-at-8.54.43\u202fAM.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Year in the Making<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha, the launch comes after a year of careful preparation. \u201cOver the past 12 months, the team has worked tirelessly to perfect the customer experience, supply chain, and compliance at a small scale,\u201d Palicha said. This approach reflects Zepto\u2019s focus on ensuring smooth operations before scaling up in a category with significant complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Addressing E-Pharmacy Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The e-pharmacy sector requires careful handling of temperature-sensitive medications, strict prescription verification, and full regulatory compliance. These challenges make rapid scaling risky. Zepto\u2019s strategy is to prioritise operational excellence and maintain high standards rather than chase immediate nationwide rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improving Access to Medicines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Palicha believes Zepto Pharmacy can make a meaningful difference for millions of Indians by providing quick access to critical medications. \u201cIf we execute well, this service can seriously improve the lives of millions of customers across the country and help make important medicines easier to access when we need them the most,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture: Fast-Commerce Evolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this move, Zepto joins other companies expanding hyperlocal delivery beyond groceries into healthcare. The launch of Zepto Pharmacy signals that <strong>fast-commerce is evolving into a vital service channel<\/strong>, bridging gaps in healthcare accessibility for urban consumers who need timely delivery of prescription drugs and over-the-counter products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zepto\u2019s step into e-pharmacy may also push competitors to innovate, potentially accelerating the integration of healthcare services into fast-commerce platforms across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drugscontrol.org\/news-detail.php?newsid=42925\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zepto, known for its quick grocery delivery model, has made its first major leap beyond core operations with the launch of Zepto Pharmacy. The service promises to deliver essential medicines within ten minutes and is currently operational in select areas of Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai. 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