PocDoc’s Digital Health Platform Targets Health Inequality with Cholesterol Testing

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Cambridge-based digital health platform, PocDoc, has launched in four major UK community pharmacy chains, extending its services to over 300 locations nationwide. The expansion includes partnerships with Knights Pharmacy Group, Weldricks Pharmacy Group, Greenlight Pharmacy Group, and Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacy. PocDoc aims to increase cholesterol testing by targeting areas of health inequality, both in pharmacies and within the community.

With cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of preventable deaths in the UK, increased cholesterol testing can lead to a reduction in heart attacks and strokes. Pharmacies alone have the potential to save 15,000 heart attacks and strokes over the next three years, according to the Company Chemist Association.

PocDoc’s digital platform combines proprietary lateral flow tests with AI-powered diagnostics to provide a comprehensive solution for major disease assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. The platform offers a full cardiovascular Health Check pathway, which includes a lab-grade cholesterol test with results available in under 10 minutes.

Beyond its pharmacy partnerships, PocDoc has also been awarded two major NHS contracts to expand cholesterol testing access outside of traditional GP surgery settings. The company recently completed an investment round, led by Forward Partners, MMC Ventures, and Simplyhealth, one of the UK’s leading health insurance providers.

PocDoc CEO, Steve Roest, emphasized the crucial role of community pharmacies in increasing access to cardiovascular screening, both in pharmacy locations and within the community.

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