SimplyMeds: A Complete Digital Pharmacy & Consultation Platform

SimplyMeds Online needed to bridge the gap between convenient e-commerce and rigorous medical safety. The challenge was to create a platform that could handle complex patient consultations, prescription validation by registered practitioners, and secure order processing—all while strictly adhering to UK healthcare regulations and GDPR standards.

They required a unified system to manage the entire lifecycle: from a patient's initial symptom check to the final delivery of medication, ensuring every step was verified, secure, and efficient.

Key Features:

• Smart Consultation Engine: A dynamic questionnaire system that adapts to patient responses (Yes/No logic) to automatically assess treatment eligibility before purchase.
• Practitioner Portal: A dedicated secure interface for pharmacists to review patient assessments, approve treatments, and issue digital prescriptions.
• 3-in-1 Operations Hub: A centralised dashboard allowing the client to manage operations, stock, and customer data across multiple websites/storefronts.
• Secure Payment Integration: Seamless integration with Realex and Elavon gateways for secure card payments (VISA, MasterCard, Amex).
• Regulatory Compliance Tools: Built-in integration with the MHRA Quick Verify logo and GDPR-compliant data storage to ensure trust and legality.
• Mobile App Ecosystem: Direct API support and download links for the SimplyMeds mobile app, extending the service to iOS and Android users.

• Requirement Analysis: We conducted deep dives into pharmacy workflows and legal constraints to ensure the system met all professional standards.
• Custom Logic Implementation: Building the conditional logic for the consultation engine was critical to mimic the decision-making process of a real-life pharmacist.
• Security First Approach: Implemented robust encryption and secure data handling protocols to protect sensitive patient health information.
• Agile Deployment: We launched the core web platform first, followed by the mobile app and advanced reporting tools, ensuring continuous improvement.

• Frontend: Bootstrap, jQuery, HTML5, Ajax (for dynamic interactions).
• Backend: PHP, Laravel Framework (Robust MVC architecture).
• Database: MySQL (Structured, secure data management).
• Infrastructure: Cloud-based hosting with scalable resources.
• Security: SSL, Encrypted Data Storage, GDPR Compliance mechanisms.
• Payments: Realex / Elavon API Integration.

• Simplified Access: Patients can now access private healthcare and medication from home, 24/7.
• Operational Efficiency: The centralised dashboard reduced administrative overhead by automating order routing and prescription matching.
• Scalable Growth: The platform's modular design allowed SimplyMeds to easily expand their treatment categories and product lines.
• Trust & Safety: Transparent verification processes and secure handling built long-term trust with patients and regulators.

• AI-Driven Assessments: Exploring AI to provide even more accurate preliminary health checks.
• Expanded Mobile Features: Adding medication reminders and health tracking to the mobile app.
• Wider Integration: Connecting with broader health networks and electronic health record systems.

We are proud to partner with SimplyMeds Online as they continue to redefine the standard for digital pharmacy services.