Coronavirus: Order your medicines online in the UAE

COVID-19: Ministry of Health and Prevention urged people to order medicines via email

Published: April 19, 2020 20:01 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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You can get medicines for a chronic disease without having to visit your doctor. Image Credit: Stock image

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Ministry of Health and Prevention published guidelines on how patients can receive medication at home. Image Credit: Stock image

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1. Send an email to the medical facility where your doctor works, at least two days before the date of renewing your prescription. Image Credit: Stock image

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2. Attach the necessary documents. Image Credit: Stock image

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The medicines will be prepared by the pharmacy before the due date. Image Credit: Stock image

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That's all you need to do to get the medicines delivered at home. Image Credit: Stock image

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You will be provided for medicines that should last you for three months. Image Credit: Stock image

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Private hospitals have also implemented teleconsultation and telemedicine. Image Credit: Stock image

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Once you book an appointment with a doctor, he or she will then prescribe medicines for you. Image Credit: Stock image

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If needed, the pharmacist will get the necessary insurance approvals, before the patient needs to make the payment. Image Credit: Stock image

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