PocketPills is a technology-first online pharmacy that combines an easy-to-use digital platform with end-to-end dispensing and delivery. Founded in 2018 by two pharmacists and an engineer, the company has scaled operations with pharmacy warehouses in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. PocketPills reports five-times growth in 2020 and says over 300,000 Canadians already have access to the platform. Its research and development team of 30 software engineers supports continuous product optimization, pharmacy APIs, and a pipeline of product launches. The company emphasizes strong relationships with insurers and third-party administrators to control medication costs and improve convenience. PocketPills is focused on expanding nationally, investing in pharmacy automation and technology, and enabling same-day delivery across Canada. PocketPills operates a full-service digital pharmacy platform that lets patients fill and manage medications online, deliver medications to patients, and view prescription costs before filling. Founded in 2018 and based in Surrey, British Columbia, the company leverages AI to calculate adherence and predict instances of new diseases using data such as prescription refill dates and patient consultations. PocketPills reported 325% growth over 2019, though it did not disclose specific revenue or user metrics. The company plans to improve its AI-driven health coaching, strengthen integrations with healthcare partners, introduce same-day delivery in metropolitan areas, and launch additional fulfillment centres across Canada. A spokesperson said the next fulfillment facilities will be in Nova Scotia and Québec, which would complete the company’s national expansion.

Total raised

$36M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Mar 2021