Rocket Doctor’s Pharmacy Program Achieves 50-Location Milestone, Delivering Care Where Patients Are
Rocket Doctor AI (CSE: AIDR) has expanded its pharmacy-based virtual care program to 50 independent pharmacies across Canada. The program integrates physician-led, AI-powered virtual care directly into pharmacies, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The platform has facilitated over 16,500 appointments, with 75% resulting in prescriptions, of which 99% were filled at the originating pharmacy. The service includes urgent care, family medicine, and specialist services covered by provincial insurance. In Stony Plain, Alberta, one pharmacy completed 530 appointments, resulting in 424 prescriptions.
The company has also expanded to the United States, implementing virtual health kiosks in 3 housing complexes in inner-city New York, with plans to partner with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Rocket Doctor AI (CSE: AIDR) ha esteso il suo programma di cure virtuali basato in farmacia a 50 farmacie indipendenti in tutto il Canada. Il servizio integra cure virtuali guidate da medici e supportate dall'IA direttamente in farmacia, con un focus sulle aree rurali e svantaggiate.
La piattaforma ha gestito oltre 16.500 appuntamenti, con il 75% che ha portato a prescrizioni, delle quali il 99% sono state ritirate nella farmacia d'origine. Il servizio comprende cure urgenti, medicina di famiglia e visite specialistiche coperte dall'assicurazione provinciale. A Stony Plain, Alberta, una farmacia ha completato 530 appuntamenti, con 424 prescrizioni.
L'azienda si è inoltre espansa negli Stati Uniti, installando chioschi per la salute virtuale in 3 complessi abitativi nel centro di New York e pianifica collaborazioni con Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
Rocket Doctor AI (CSE: AIDR) ha ampliado su programa de atención virtual basado en farmacias a 50 farmacias independientes en todo Canadá. El programa integra atención virtual dirigida por médicos y potenciada por IA directamente en las farmacias, especialmente en zonas rurales y desatendidas.
La plataforma ha facilitado más de 16.500 citas, con un 75% que resultó en recetas, de las cuales el 99% se surtieron en la farmacia de origen. El servicio incluye atención urgente, medicina familiar y servicios de especialistas cubiertos por el seguro provincial. En Stony Plain, Alberta, una farmacia realizó 530 citas, que dieron lugar a 424 recetas.
La compañía también se ha expandido a Estados Unidos, implementando quioscos de salud virtual en 3 complejos de vivienda en el centro de la ciudad de Nueva York, con planes de asociarse con Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
Rocket Doctor AI (CSE: AIDR)는 캐나다 전역의 50개 독립 약국으로 약국 기반 가상진료 프로그램을 확대했습니다. 이 프로그램은 의사가 주도하고 AI를 활용한 가상 진료를 특히 농촌 및 의료 취약 지역의 약국에 직접 통합합니다.
플랫폼은 16,500건 이상의 진료 예약을 지원했으며, 그중 75%가 처방전 발행으로 이어졌고, 발행된 처방전의 99%는 원래 약국에서 조제되었습니다. 이 서비스는 응급진료, 가정의학 및 주정부 보험이 적용되는 전문의 진료를 포함합니다. 앨버타주 스토니플레인에서는 한 약국이 530건의 예약을 완료해 424건의 처방전을 기록했습니다.
회사는 미국으로도 확장하여 뉴욕 도심의 3개 주거 단지에 가상 건강 키오스크를 설치했으며, Federally Qualified Health Centers(FQHC)와의 협력을 계획하고 있습니다.
Rocket Doctor AI (CSE: AIDR) a étendu son programme de soins virtuels basé en pharmacie à 50 pharmacies indépendantes à travers le Canada. Le programme intègre des consultations virtuelles dirigées par des médecins et soutenues par l'IA directement dans les pharmacies, en particulier dans les zones rurales et mal desservies.
La plateforme a facilité plus de 16 500 rendez‑vous, dont 75 % ont abouti à des prescriptions, et 99 % de ces prescriptions ont été retirées à la pharmacie d'origine. Le service comprend les soins d'urgence, la médecine familiale et des services spécialisés couverts par l'assurance provinciale. À Stony Plain, en Alberta, une pharmacie a réalisé 530 rendez‑vous pour 424 prescriptions.
La société s'est également étendue aux États‑Unis, en installant des kiosques de santé virtuelle dans 3 complexes résidentiels du centre de New York, et prévoit des partenariats avec des Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
Rocket Doctor AI (CSE: AIDR) hat sein apothekenbasiertes Virtual-Care-Programm auf 50 unabhängige Apotheken in ganz Kanada ausgeweitet. Das Programm integriert ärztlich geführte, KI-gestützte virtuelle Versorgung direkt in Apotheken, insbesondere in ländlichen und unterversorgten Regionen.
Die Plattform hat über 16.500 Termine vermittelt, wobei 75% in Verschreibungen mündeten und davon 99% in der ursprünglichen Apotheke eingelöst wurden. Das Angebot umfasst Notfallversorgung, Allgemeinmedizin und Facharztleistungen, die von der Provinzversicherung gedeckt sind. In Stony Plain, Alberta, absolvierte eine Apotheke 530 Termine und stellte 424 Rezepte aus.
Das Unternehmen ist auch in die USA expandiert und hat virtuelle Gesundheitskioske in 3 Wohnanlagen im Herzen von New York installiert, mit Plänen zur Zusammenarbeit mit Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
- Successful expansion to 50 pharmacy locations across Canada
- Strong prescription fill rate of 75% with 99% retention at originating pharmacies
- Coverage by provincial insurance making services accessible
- Initial expansion into US market with 3 locations in New York
- Diverse service offering including urgent care, family medicine, and specialist services
- Limited physical virtual care stations with only 12 pharmacies having full diagnostic tools
- Geographic concentration primarily in Canada with minimal US presence
- The program integrates Rocket Doctor’s physician-led, AI-powered virtual care platform directly into community pharmacies, largely in rural and underserved parts of Canada.
- Pharmacy partners have supported 16,500+ appointments, with
75% resulting in prescriptions, nearly all filled at the originating pharmacy. - Building on its Canadian success, Rocket Doctor has extended the model to the United States, equipping community healthcare workers in inner-city New York with connected devices, and is in discussions with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to broaden access.
Toronto, ON, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Doctor AI Inc. (CSE: AIDR, OTC: AIRDF, Frankfurt: 939) (“Rocket Doctor AI”) today announced that its wholly-owned digital health platform and marketplace, Rocket Doctor Inc., has surpassed a major milestone with the expansion of its pharmacy-based virtual care and diagnostic devices program to 50 independently owned pharmacies across Canada with appointments covered by provincial insurance.
Through this innovative program, pharmacies are equipped with either virtual care stations with blue-tooth enabled diagnostic tools, and/or digital clinics, which provide a dedicated booking page and QR code that guide patients into a virtual visit using their own device. To date, 12 pharmacies are actively operating virtual care stations, with the remainder offering digital clinics, giving communities flexible pathways into care.
Both models enable patients to access Rocket Doctor’s physician-led platform directly from their local pharmacy. Using secure video and audio connections, patients can quickly connect with licensed physicians, receive assessments, and have prescriptions filled on-site. Services include urgent care, as well as comprehensive family medicine, which includes items such as women’s health, men’s health, chronic disease management, sexual health, specialist referrals, labs, imaging, and preventative / public health screenings. In Ontario, specialist services also include addictions medicine, psychiatry, and over a dozen other specialties, completely covered by provincial health insurance.
“Almost every community across Canada has a Pharmacist, and their work is being increasingly recognized as central to Canada’s healthcare system. This program empowers Pharmacists to play an even greater role in delivering frontline care, but supported by a robust interdisciplinary team-based model” said Dr. William Cherniak, CEO of Rocket Doctor Inc. “By integrating our digital health platform and marketplace into pharmacies, we’re not only giving patients faster access to clinical services but also strengthening the role of pharmacists as trusted, accessible healthcare partners.”
Across Rocket Doctor’s pharmacy network, more than 16,500 appointments have been completed, with approximately
Patients in rural communities are already seeing the benefits of the program. At a pharmacy in Stony Plain, Alberta, more than 530 appointments have been completed since launch, resulting in 424 prescriptions filled directly at the pharmacy. The program is helping to reduce unnecessary ER visits and strengthen continuity of care for residents in a community where access to family physicians remains limited.
Building on its success in Canada, Rocket Doctor has expanded the model to the United States, equipping 3 housing complexes and community healthcare workers in inner-city New York with virtual health kiosks and connected diagnostic devices that allow them to better support physicians providing care virtually while building trust with community members. Discussions are also underway with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other potential partners to bring this solution to more communities across the country.
The pharmacy initiative underscores Rocket Doctor AI’s mission to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery by leveraging technology to bring high-quality care directly to where people live and work.
About Rocket Doctor AI Inc.
Rocket Doctor AI Inc. delivers physician-built, AI-powered solutions designed to make high-quality healthcare accessible throughout the entire patient journey. A cornerstone of the company’s proprietary technology is the Global Library of Medicine (GLM), a clinically validated decision support system developed with input from hundreds of physicians worldwide.
Alongside the GLM is Rocket Doctor Inc, and its AI-powered digital health platform and marketplace. Having helped empower over 300 MDs to provide care to more than 700,000 patient visits, our proprietary technology software and systems enable doctors to independently launch and manage their own virtual or hybrid in-person practices - improving efficiency, restoring autonomy to MDs, and expanding patient access to care.
By reducing administrative burdens and ensuring greater consistency in care, our technology creates more time for meaningful physician-patient interactions. We are committed to reaching underserved, rural, and remote communities in Canada who often lack access to family doctors and supporting patients on Medicaid and Medicare in the United States. With advanced AI, large language models, and connected medical devices, Rocket Doctor AI is redefining modern healthcare - making it more scalable, equitable, and patient-centered.
To learn more about Rocket Doctor AI Inc’s products and services, contact:
www.rocketdoctor.ai or email: info@rocketdoctor.ai
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