Social Distancing in Pharmacy

Impact on the pharmaceutical industry

The coronavirus is having a severe impact on the retail sector. The only way to tackle future disruptions is by reducing the desire to shop in stores, and placing focus on creating a retail ecosystem that makes it easy for customers to receive and retrieve the products they want. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, retailers were focused on remodelling their stores and improving the in-store experience for customers.

Increasing demand of quick availability.

Customers want is increased speed and a simplified experience when purchasing goods. Vending machines provide retrieving and receiving the products desired, as fast and easy as possible. According to Ladd (former Amazon executive) the key takeaway from the coronavirus crisis is this – retailers, and especially grocery retailers, have been confronted with the reality that their business models are more vulnerable than they realised. Social distancing has failed to prevent the spread of the disease inside stores, warehouses and large fulfilment centres where hundreds and even thousands of workers are required.

Stress free accessibility.

“What’s the future of retail? Go to the nearest vending machine, make a selection and watch the product selected drop to the bottom of the machine ready for your immediate consumption,” Ladd argues.

Our medical vending machines provides just that. Convenience, efficiency all as a simplified process. No need to be wary of social distancing. Accessible 24/7 dependent on the location and without the need of waiting to be served by anyone else. It’s the future in treating on the go minor ailments!

Benefits of A Vending Machine

Vending machines are easy to manage

Once installed, a vending machine needs little to no maintenance. Particularly when you adopt an ‘operated’ vending model, ensuring your shelves are regularly refilled with the best-sellers.  Payment options are becoming more streamlined with solutions including contactless payment and Apple pay, making it even easier to grab a snack on the go. Vendopharm deals with the task of filling and looking after your machine. You can rest assured that it’s being taken care of by a professional team, with insight into what people in your demographic really want in your medical/non-medical vending machine.

Productivity, Satisfaction And Morale

The first and most important benefit of installing vending machines in the workplace is the effect it has on the productivity and morale of your employees. Your workers work their best when they know that you care about their wellbeing. With access to a vending machine, they’re able to re-energise and recharge which means happier and more productive workers.

Keeps staff onsite

Options for onsite medicinal and non-medicinal products means your staff can stay in the workplace. This helps you maintain your duty of care and ensures optimum productivity. If your business is located far from the shops, vending machines provide an essential service
to your workers. Keeping your staff onsite also provides you with more opportunities to engage them in lunchtime activities that can help boost morale and employee engagement. When travelling for medical supplies is reduced to zero, your staff have more time to relax, socialise and recharge.

Ailments

Over the last decade, the workplace has seen an increased focus on the employees. This is because their health can impact their productivity and presence at work. Our medical vending machines provides have taken this on board and offer a treatment of a variety of ailments and non/medical products. It’s a good idea to talk to your employees about their preference.

Engage Employees

By including your worker in the decision-making process you’re encouraging engagement with the business. Talk to them about what they’d like to see in the machine and they’ll appreciate that you value their opinion. By engaging staff members, you’re guaranteeing their satisfaction, retention and productivity.

Client Satisfaction

While most offices will have this installed for their employees, there’re also other people that’ll appreciate it. Your clients for one. If your business is one where you
see clients on your property regularly, a vending machine can help to impress.

Installing A Vending Machine

Results are encouraging

Installing a vending machine into your workplace provides benefits for your business and your people. They boost productivity and have the advantage of being easy to manage. It’s no wonder that many businesses find that vending machines are an ideal solution to support workplace satisfaction.
Most organisations want a vending machine that isn’t just convenient for their staff and consumers but is convenient for their business too. Options to treat certain ailments means your staff can stay in the workplace. This helps you maintain your duty of care and ensures optimum productivity. If your business is located far
from the shops, vending machines provide an essential service to your workers.

Medical Vending machines are an excellent way to sell medicines and related products in day to day usage, for example, aspirin, paracetamol, ibuprofen, as well as
products for relief from indigestion and heartburn. These products are generally small and well packaged, so they can be delivered through floor standing machines such as your typical snacks/drinks style vending machine.

Range of products

The vending mechanism is straightforward connected to the mains. Such possibilities provide utmost flexibility in terms of location and space. The machines stock a range of items from feminine hygiene products, pain relief medication and gels, first aid and related items e.g. plasters, antiseptic creams, cold sore treatments, cold and flu remedies and much more.

Opportunities in various sectors

The machines are ideal for locations such as hotels, university campuses, theme parks, colleges, offices, industrial sites, train stations, bus stations, football stadiums,
shopping centres and many more endless locations.