What You Should Know:
– Photon Health, a digital health startup focused on reimagining the prescription experience raises $9M in Series A funding round led by Notation and Flare Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investors and a group of notable angel investors.
– Photon has developed a platform that simplifies the prescription process for both patients and providers.
Patient Friendly Pharmacy Experdience
By digitizing prescriptions and providing patients with greater control over their medication management, Photon aims to address the pain points associated with traditional pharmacy experiences. The company has built a robust network of prescribers, including Sesame, Weight Watchers, and Modern Pediatrics, who utilize Photon to send over 70,000 prescriptions to patients each month. The platform empowers patients to easily select a pharmacy, track their medication’s status, and resolve issues without the need for phone calls.
Photon’s mission is to restore patient agency in the prescription process. By providing transparency and choice, the company aims to improve the overall healthcare experience and drive down costs.
Key features of the Photon platform include:
- Digital prescription delivery via text message
- Patient-friendly online portal for managing prescriptions
- Integration with a wide network of pharmacies
- Real-time medication availability and pricing information
- Seamless pharmacy transfers
