What is LUDA Partners?
LUDA Partners is the digital network of pharmacies that has been operating since 2017, currently boasting over 3,700 affiliated pharmacies. It’s designed to help pharmacists boost their online parapharmacy sales while also enabling them to locate, in real-time, medications that patients need but are out of stock or facing supply issues. Basically, it connects pharmacies and patients in a way that makes finding those hard-to-get meds a whole lot easier.
Main Benefits of LUDA Partners
LUDA offers a range of advantages that make it a no-brainer for pharmacies looking to expand their digital presence and improve patient service. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight its impact:
- +3,700 pharmacies affiliated and growing…
- Thousands of patients found their medication thanks to the network
- Significant average increase in online parapharmacy sales per pharmacy
- No commitment to permanence — freedom to join or leave as you please
- 100% compatible with your existing website — no headaches, no fuss
- No installation or maintenance costs — it just works
Connecting Pharmacies with the Online World
LUDA Partners bridges the gap between traditional pharmacies and the digital marketplace. Pharmacies can sell parapharmacy products online through the websites of major laboratories, national and international e-commerce platforms, and marketplaces. This means pharmacies don’t just stay local—they tap into a much wider audience, increasing their reach and sales potential.
Assistance Project: Helping Patients Find Medications
One of the standout features of LUDA is its assistance project. When a patient needs a medication that’s out of stock at their usual pharmacy, LUDA helps find the nearest pharmacy that actually has it available. This way, patients don’t waste time or energy searching around—they get the help they need quickly and efficiently. It’s a simple idea, but it makes a huge difference in patient care.
The Collaborative Model of LUDA
LUDA believes that the professional service pharmacists provide is invaluable and deserves recognition. That’s why the network compensates pharmacies each time they use the tool to locate out-of-stock products. It’s not just about selling products; it’s about offering a new kind of professional assistance service aimed at truly helping patients. This collaborative approach strengthens the pharmacy-patient relationship and rewards pharmacies for their dedication.
LUDA Partners and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3): Ensuring access to essential medications
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9): Promoting digital innovation in healthcare
- Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10): Helping patients find medications regardless of supply issues
- Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17): Fostering collaboration between pharmacies and laboratories
How Laboratories Benefit from LUDA
Laboratories can increase their online parapharmacy sales by partnering with LUDA, which focuses exclusively on online sales through the pharmacy channel—not warehouses. This means that while laboratories sell products on their websites, it’s the pharmacies that actually dispense the products and make the sale. This model supports pharmacies as the frontline of patient care and ensures that sales are made through trusted professionals rather than impersonal warehouses. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.
