Users can purchase both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines using the app.
The company has introduced a prescription verification system to comply with legal requirements as well. For users without a prescription, the company offers a teleconsultation feature.
Other quick commerce firms have ventured into this space too.
Swiggy Instamart has joined forces with PharmEasy which provides medicines, healthcare products and lab testing services.
Flipkart has Flipkart Health Plus, while Tata 1mg is collaborating with BBNow from Tata BigBasket for quick delivery of pharmaceutical products.
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Traditional online pharmacies have enhanced their delivery capabilities, with Apollo 24/7 introducing fast delivery services in select cities.Zomato-owned Blinkit has launched a 10-minute ambulance service in select areas of Gurugram.
Devangshu Dutta, CEO of consulting firm Third Eyesight, had previously told ET that quick commerce for pharmaceutical products would mainly pose a logistics challenge and would require collaboration with an extensive network of stores. Analysts have stated that while quick commerce for medicines remains an untapped sector, it holds significant potential and offers healthier margins compared to food and groceries.
Last month, ET reported that Zepto is planning to file draft documents by March-April for an initial public offering (IPO). The company has completed its shift of domicile from Singapore to India in preparation for the IPO.
The company has been in talks about increasing its IPO size to $800 million–$1 billion, including secondaries, according to sources. CEO Aadit Palicha had recently met with top mutual funds to discuss the offering and projected $5.5 billion in sales for Q4 of FY26.
