Script Runner launches Canada’s first AI-powered drone delivery service, revolutionizing healthcare access for remote communities
23 Mayo 2024 - 6:00AM
Script Runner, a health technology company that
provides medication delivery software and last-mile solutions
specializing in serving rural and remote areas, is aiming to
revolutionize healthcare accessibility in Canada with its latest
launch. The country’s first long-distance AI-powered drone delivery
service will enable pharmacies and hospitals to swiftly and
effectively transport vital medications to patients.
Yesterday, in Thunder Bay, Script Runner conducted a successful
flight test in collaboration with Oak Medical Arts, delivering
critical medication to a patient living over 30 kilometers away in
a remote area in under 40 minutes. This milestone marks a
significant step forward in the company's mission to modernize
prescription medication delivery for Canadians in need.
“Our AI-powered drone delivery service opens up new
opportunities to provide fast and efficient air delivery to remote
areas and will in turn empower pharmacists and healthcare providers
to spend more time with patients,” says Adam Plummer,
Script Runner co-founder and head of operations. “Canada’s
geographical landscape makes it challenging for healthcare
providers to deliver essential medications to patients. This
innovative technology promises to bridge this gap, offering
equitable access to healthcare for Canadians, whether they reside
in urban centers or rural regions.”
As Canada's healthcare landscape evolves, emerging healthcare
solutions are helping address the approximately 6.5 million
Canadians without access to primary care. Additionally, legislation
changes in several provinces now empower pharmacists to prescribe
treatment for minor illnesses, significantly enhancing their role
in healthcare support.
During the test flight in Thunder Bay, the AI-powered drone
successfully transported insulin to an elderly woman in her late
60s, living alone and managing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and
dyslipidemia. Given her remote location and the challenging
condition of Thunder Bay’s rural roads, accessing the city pharmacy
is extremely challenging. However, through this cutting-edge
technology service, the patient's insulin prescription was refilled
by a pharmacist at Oak Medical Arts, securely packaged, loaded onto
a Script Runner drone, and dispatched autonomously to the patient’s
residence, leveraging state-of-the-art navigation and safety
features.
“Yesterday’s test delivery with this new technology successfully
transported insulin to one of our remote customers, who lives about
a 40-minute drive away from our clinic. This achievement is
particularly exciting for us, considering the challenges our
customers in the Thunder Bay area face in remote areas,”
says Robyn Despins, Oak Medical Arts executive
director. “Long distances frequently impede the
community’s access to healthcare needs, making medication adherence
a struggle. With this delivery technology, our customers can now
receive their medications quickly and conveniently, allowing us to
prioritize patient care over logistical concerns.”
This successful trial delivery marks a significant milestone in
enhancing healthcare access for Canadians. As Script Runner seeks
further expansion and partnerships within the country’s healthcare
system, its innovative last-mile technology solutions will be
crucial in leveling the field in access to care and improving the
overall quality of life of Canadians.
To access the photos and video from the test flight in
Thunder Bay, please visit:
link.
To book an interview with any of our following spokespeople or
for more information about this life-saving technology, please
contact:
Cole Douglas Cole.douglas@narrative.ca416.460.5480
Spokespeople available for interviews include:
- Adam Plummer, co-founder and head of operations of Script
Runner
- Robyn Despins, executive director of Oak Medical Arts
About Script Runner:
Script Runner is a Canadian-based health
technology company that provides modern medication delivery
software and last-mile solutions to pharmacies and hospitals to
create significant efficiencies in their workflow. Our mission is
to enhance healthcare accessibility and
provide innovative solutions that allow healthcare
professionals to focus on patient care and optimal patient
outcomes.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a6c62ce0-1787-438c-bf77-721ca1f09369