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Enhancing your digital presence Keeping patients informed
Unlike high-street pharmacies, dispensing Social media is a great tool for keeping
doctors may not have the same level patients up to date with key health
of visibility. Social media ensures your reminders and dispensary updates.
dispensary remains top of mind for patients
when they need prescriptions.

Ways to improve your Ways to keep patients in
online presence: the loop:

Maintain a Consistent Posting Schedule – Seasonal Health Alerts – Remind patients
Regular posts keep about flu season, allergy triggers, or
your dispensary active and present in common winter illnesses.
patients’ feeds. Medication Availability Updates – Let
Use Simple, Clear Messaging – Ensure patients know if common prescriptions
patients understand how and are in stock or if any supply delays may
where to collect prescriptions with impact them.
easy-to-read updates. Clinic News & Changes – Update opening
Encourage Patient Reviews – Ask satisfied hours, holiday closures, or any changes in
patients to leave positive feedback on your prescription collection policies.
social media pages to build credibility.
Utilise Local Hashtags – Help patients
in your area find your dispensary by
using location-based hashtags (e.g.,
#LocalHealthcare, #YourTownDispensary).

Why social media matters for your dispensary

For dispensing doctors, social media A simple post or timely reminder could
isn’t about selling products—it’s about make all the difference in how patients
maintaining a strong, trusted connection perceive and interact with your dispensary.
with your patients. By making the most of So, why not take the first step today? Your
these free digital tools, you can reinforce next patient connection could be just a
your dispensary’s presence, keep patients scroll away.
engaged, and ensure they turn to you for
their healthcare needs.

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