Glasgow-based digital pharmacy startup Phlo has hired former Echo employee Alistair Murray as its chief pharmacist.
The medication ordering platform is undergoing an “expansion phase” said Adam Hunter, CCO of Phlo. “Alistair’s appointment will strengthen our work to elevate the UK digital pharmacy sector with best-in-class technologies and solutions.”
It has two main products, Phlo Digital Pharmacy a same-day medicine delivery service and Phlo Connect a platform designed for healthcare suppliers.
Following its £10m Series A in February the digital pharmacy looks to increase its presence around the country.
“As the Phlo Chief Pharmacist, I will be working closely with the team and our partner organisations to ensure the continued success of our regional expansion and new product development,” said Murray.
Chief pharmacist Murray added the health tech is focussing on its “next phase of scaling”.
Phlo took over the assets of US rival Truepill’s UK subsidiary in April, which included obtaining its prescribing tech, APIs and NHS patients.
LloydsPharmacy took over Murray’s former employer, the British online pharmacy Echo, for an unknown amount in 2019.
In addition to Glasgow, the health tech’s services are currently available in Manchester, Birmingham and London.
CEO and founder of Phlo, Nadeem Sarwar previously spoke with UKTN for its Founder in Five series.