Pharmacy2U, the UK’s largest online pharmacy, has partnered with ORCHA, the leading digital health app assessment platform, to launch the Pharmacy2U App Hub. 5 million people search for health apps every single day, with the UK ranking at the 5th highest user of health apps. This exciting new collaboration is set to transform healthcare access across the nation by providing customers with safe, effective, and clinically assured digital health solutions.
The Pharmacy2U App Hub, powered by ORCHA, brings together a curated selection of trusted health apps that have undergone rigorous assessment to ensure they meet the highest standards of safety, security, and usability. The hub offers Pharmacy2U customers a reliable, easily accessible resource to improve their health and wellbeing, while also empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
‘This initiative is helping individuals across the UK avoid unsafe, unreliable health apps and instead access clinically assured, data-protected, and user-friendly technologies from Pharmacy2U.
Liz CEO ORCHA
“The Pharmacy2U app enables customers to take control of their healthcare and access all our services in one place at anytime from anywhere. We are always looking for ways to improve our offering for our patients and we recognise the benefit of using health related apps to support specific health goals within our care pathways. The Pharmacy2U Digital Health App Hub empowers people to feel safe in the knowledge these apps have met the high standards of the ORCHA assessment.”
Gary Dannatt chief of staff at P2U
This groundbreaking customer centric app hub is set to grow as new health apps are assessed by ORCHA to ensure they meet key criteria such as clinical effectiveness, data privacy and ease of use. It gives new health app developers and suppliers an unparalleled opportunity to show case their apps to a Pharmacy2U’s growing audience of currently 1.5 million people. The Pharmacy2U App Hub will allow people across the UK feel confident and put them in control of accessing trusted digital health solutions that compliment their health.
Pharmacy2U is dedicated to ensuring that patients have access to the best digital healthcare solutions. With the launch of the Pharmacy2U App Hub, customers can now explore a wide range of digital health apps that have been assessed for safety, effectiveness, and user privacy. This initiative is a crucial step in helping individuals across the UK avoid unsafe, unreliable health apps and instead access clinically assured, data-protected, and user-friendly technologies.
Every app included in the Pharmacy2U App Hub has passed the ORCHA Assessment, which guarantees that the apps are:
With this new partnership, Pharmacy2U patients can take control of their health, knowing that the digital tools they are using are both safe and effective.
Pharmacy2U is the UK’s largest online pharmacy, delivering a wide range of pharmacy services, putting people in control of their healthcare. Pharmacy2U is committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare solutions that improve patient experiences and health outcomes.
For more information about the Pharmacy2U App Hub, visit https://pharmacy2u.orchahealth.com/en-GB
This partnership marks a significant milestone in digital health and prevention, enhancing accessibility to safe, effective technologies and helping people make informed decisions about their healthcare. Together, ORCHA and Pharmacy2U are shaping the future of healthcare, one app at a time.
Background
Holly Health, a digital health and wellbeing coaching tool, has been instrumental in supporting patients within primary care networks in changing behaviours and habits sustainably. By leveraging digital tools, Holly Health aims to reduce the burden on clinical teams and healthcare costs while empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
Challenge
Chronic conditions contribute significantly to NHS pressures, with many being preventable through lifestyle changes. Holly Health sought to address this challenge by providing affordable, personalised health and wellbeing support via an intuitive and engaging app.
Solution
Holly Health is a personalised, digital health coaching app, designed to support people to develop sustainable health behaviours, aiming to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases.
Supporting their work, Holly Health partnered with ORCHA, a leading company specialising in assessing and validating digital health technologies, to ensure compliance and trust in their product. Through rigorous evaluation and validation processes, ORCHA helped Holly Health establish credibility and reliability, essential factors in the adoption of digital health solutions.
Outcome
Primary care networks utilising Holly Health’s digital coaching tool have witnessed remarkable results. Data analysis revealed a reduction in GP appointments among users, with significant improvements in health outcomes. Notably, patients with conditions like Type 2 diabetes and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease experienced fewer appointments per year, showcasing the effectiveness of the digital tool in managing chronic conditions.
Impact
Holly Health has facilitated the delivery of personalised support to over 35,000 individuals across more than 180 NHS primary care partnerships. In regions like the Scottish Ayrshire area, where the service was deployed, significant improvements in mental wellbeing and exercise levels were observed among users.
Testimonials
Alexia Pellowe, Clinical Director at NHS Ayrshire & Arran, emphasised the meaningful impact of Holly Health’s approach, stating, “It’s encouraging to see change start to happen as we make meaningful person-centred gains with patient outcomes along with demonstrating cost efficiencies.”
Steve Woodford, Non-Executive Director, NHS England, hailed Holly Health as an exemplar of innovation essential for empowering individuals to maintain well-being proactively.
Future Outlook
With a focus on prevention and early intervention, Holly Health aims to further alleviate long-term healthcare pressures through scalable digital solutions. By enabling individuals to manage their health effectively, Holly Health is poised to drive positive health outcomes and contribute to the sustainability of healthcare systems.