I own an independent pharmacy that focuses on pharmaceutical healthcare and wellness for rural and urban communities. We are hoping to focus on assisted living facilities that may have an increased exposure to infectious diseases.
My name is Jerry Shelby III and I graduated from Auburn University in 2007 with a Doctorate in Pharmacy. I own a pharmacy in Easley, Sc with my wife. I have been in business since 2016. I built the business from the ground up "literally". I have been a pharmacy manager for Walgreens and CVS for 10 years.
I went from 0 prescriptions a day in September 2016 to 130 prescriptions a day. I am looking to fund a project that I believe will help save a lot of lives in the state of South Carolina and maybe even the country.
Pharmacists are in a key position to help the community on a ground level. We see the community face to face more often than the Doctors/ Nurses/ and Hospitals. With the current Coronavirus pandemic that is occurring, pharmacists are the first line of defense in preparing, treating, and informing the community. I am approached daily by the community asking advice on the the coronavirus and products for preparedness.
Currently the nation has no guidance on what to do and where to go. The government is going to attempt to try to fix things on a federal level through tax cut and wage strategies. I would like to apply a business model strategy to the coronavirus and infectious diseases among those aged 50 and older.
Business model
Easley HealthMart Pharmacy (4000 sq foot stand alone business)
Currently 6 employees
Facebook and Instagram social media presence.
Use of Funds/Programs Implemented
Coronavirus Preparedness Kit (Mask, Hand Sanitizer, Wipes, Gloves, Safety Tips Sheet) - Majority of people are going from store to store to find different items. A kit would everything in one shipment. Also, having it come from a pharmacy has a lot more legitimacy than third party retailers.
Pharmacy App Triage Program - Telemedicine is a technological advancement that allows the doctor to come to your home. My pharmacy would develop an app that would allow the general public to contact our pharmacy and doctor for real time treatment. The patient would be able to address there needs from home in case they were quarantined.
Home Delivery Program- The patient would be able to order over the counter items available in any general pharmacy from the app. The medication/over the counter items would be delivered to their door.
Concierge Service point of contact- Patients that are 50 and older that live by themselves often rely on there children for health and wellness checks and daily maintenance activities. If an area is quarantined how will your daily life function. The patient would need some point of contact. We would offer a wide range of services to Seniors who want to "age in place" by staying in their homes. We would be equipped to handle everything you may need both inside and outside of your home. In addition to general home maintenance services and cleaning needs, we are also happy to install safety and accessibility features such as stair railings, easy-turn faucets, and more.
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