Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Blinkit Launches Pilot for Fast Medicine Delivery
Blinkit, a fast delivery app, is now trying to deliver medicines quickly in Bengaluru.
They're starting with prescription medicines like antibiotics and eye drops.
Customers can talk to doctors for free when they order.
This is similar to what Swiggy is doing.
Blinkit is also expanding its healthcare services, showing that it is a growing part of their business.
Blinkit is piloting prescription medicine delivery in Bengaluru.
The service includes antibiotics, sprays, drops, ointments, and antihistamines.
Customers can access free doctor consultations when ordering.
Blinkit's move follows Swiggy's entry into medicine delivery.
Blinkit's gross order value overtook the core food delivery business.
- Who
- Blinkit is offering the new service.
- What
- Blinkit is piloting the delivery of prescription medicines.
- When
- The pilot program is currently underway.
- Where
- The pilot program is in select parts of Bengaluru.
- Why
- To broaden its healthcare footprint and adapt to changing consumer behavior.
- Service
- Prescription medicine delivery
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Competitors
- Swiggy, PhonePe
- Parent Company
- Eternal (formerly Zomato)
- Ambulance Service
- 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram