Home medicine delivery services are gaining traction in the health sector in Qatar. In 2024, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) delivered nearly 60,000 doses of medicines to households.
In this service jointly run by HMC and PHCC, apart from medicines, medical reports and medical equipment are also delivered to homes.
In 2024, HMC delivered 56,436 doses of medicines to households. The service, which was launched in April 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, has continued following feedback received from patients. A fee of 30 Riyals is charged for this service
A study that evaluated the satisfaction and opinions of patients who availed home delivery services provided through PHCC health centers was published in the BMJ Medical Journal in October 2024.
According to the results 45.5% were very satisfied with the service. 58.9% said they would recommend this service to others. But only 30.9% think that the delivery charge is fair. The average score for Qatari residents was 89%, while it was 79.5% for expatriates.
Those who wish to avail HMC medicine home delivery service should call 16000 between 8 am to 2 pm daily (Sunday to Thursday).
