You're in the UK, US, Canada, or anywhere outside Nigeria. Your parent, partner, or relative back home takes medication. Maybe for blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, or just daily vitamins. You send money. You call to remind them. You worry constantly.
This guide covers everything you need to know about setting up automated pharmacy delivery for your family in Nigeria, from one-time orders to full care plans with Care Specialist monitoring.
Step 1: Understand what your family member takes
Before you can set anything up, you need to know what they're on. Common medications for elderly parents:
| Condition | Common medications | Typical cost (₦/month) | |---|---|---| | Hypertension | Amlodipine, Lisinopril, Losartan | ₦3,000–10,000 | | Diabetes | Metformin, Glibenclamide, Insulin | ₦5,000–15,000 | | High cholesterol | Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin | ₦3,000–8,000 | | Asthma | Salbutamol, Seretide | ₦2,000–8,000 | | Thyroid | Levothyroxine | ₦2,000–5,000 | | Supplements | Vitamin C, Calcium + Vitamin D, Multivitamins | ₦2,000–10,000 |
If you don't know exact names or doses, ask your family member to take a photo of their current medication packaging, or their most recent prescription. A Care Specialist can organise everything from there.
Step 2: Choose your approach
One-time order — you need medication delivered once. Browse medications, select what you need, and order.
Monthly refill schedule — for chronic medications. Set up a refill schedule and the system sends a refill notice when the current supply is running low.
Full care plan — for full medication management. Includes monthly delivery, Care Specialist check-ins, adherence monitoring, and doctor coordination. Set up a care plan.
Condition-specific plan — for focused care:
- Heart Care Plan — BP meds, statins, blood thinners
- Diabetes Care Plan — Metformin, insulin, test strips
- Asthma Care Plan — inhalers, preventive medication
- Essential Vitamins Plan — supplements, multivitamins
Step 3: Set up the order
1. Select medications by name, brand, strength, or dosage form 2. Enter the delivery address of your family member in Nigeria (select "Someone else" at checkout) 3. Get offers from pharmacies near their location — compare prices from multiple pharmacies 4. Pay with your international card (Visa, Mastercard accepted) 5. Delivery — same-day, 1-hour, nationwide
> Important: For prescription medications, a valid prescription is required before processing. It must include: medication name, strength, dosage and duration, facility name, doctor's name and signature, and date.
Step 4: Set up recurring delivery
If your family member takes chronic medication, set up a monthly refill:
- Refill trigger: day 23 of a 30-day schedule (7-day buffer)
- You receive a refill notice: approve the price or let the Care Specialist handle it
- No manual reordering: the system manages timing
- Subscribe for 3, 6, or 12 months to get free delivery, locked pricing, and a 5% discount
Step 5: Care Specialist monitoring
After the first delivery, a Care Specialist is assigned. They:
- Check in with your family member on a schedule you choose (daily, weekly, or monthly)
- Monitor adherence: if medication is left over when it shouldn't be, they follow up
- Handle side effects: coordinate with the doctor on medication switches
- Keep you informed: delivery confirmations, check-in updates, flagged concerns
Common questions from diaspora families
Can I pay in pounds/dollars? Yes — international Visa and Mastercard are accepted. You pay in naira equivalent.
What if my parent's prescription expires? Your Care Specialist can help coordinate a prescription renewal with their doctor.
What if the medication is out of stock? We search 1,000+ pharmacies in our network. If it's anywhere in the network, we'll find it.
Is this a subscription I can't cancel? No — you can cancel at any time. But for best value, 3-6-12 month subscriptions include free delivery, locked pricing, and 5% discount.
What about insulin that needs refrigeration? Cold-chain delivery is available for insulin and other temperature-sensitive medications.
> Ready to set up your family's medication delivery? Speak with a Care Specialist. They'll walk you through the entire setup.
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