# Telepresence Pharmacy Kiosks HealthSpot Stations Make Dispensing Prescriptions More Accessible By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispensing-prescriptions References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/telepresence-pharmacies-dispense-prescription-drugs-remote-locations/) & [healthspot.net](http://www.healthspot.net/solutions/healthspot-station/) A telepresence walk-in kiosk makes dispensing prescriptions in remote locations more convenient. This is possible due to a collaboration between HealthSpot and MedAvail. The HealthSpot Station ensures people's pharmaceutical needs are met through audio visual technology. The distance-bridging private kiosks offerspatients immediate access to a medical diagnosis from board-certified professional doctors through [video conferencing and interactive digital tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctronic). The HealthSpot Stations will be dispensing prescriptions where there was no previous access to a retail pharmacy. MedAvail MedCenters will also be made available in the same area. After visiting a station, [e-prescriptions can be filled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emporos-patient-pay) at a MedCenter, which is responsible for the actual prescription drugs. Over-the-counter medications will also be available for customers at the MedCenter. In addition to improving access to healthcare, this also makes dispensing prescriptions more affordable for Americans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Telepresence Walk-in Kiosks:** Opportunity for healthcare providers to offer remote diagnosis and prescription dispensing through audio visual technology. - **Distance-bridging Private Kiosks:** Potential for improving access to healthcare in remote locations by providing immediate access to board-certified doctors through video conferencing and digital tools. - **Collaboration Between Healthspot and Medavail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for partnerships between telemedicine companies and retail pharmacies to improve access and affordability of prescription medication. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Potential for telemedicine companies to expand services through telepresence walk-in kiosks, providing remote diagnosis and prescription dispensing. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Opportunity for retail pharmacies to collaborate with telemedicine companies to offer telepresence pharmacy kiosks, improving access and affordability of prescription medication. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation potential for audio visual technology companies to provide solutions for telepresence walk-in kiosks, enabling remote healthcare services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Healthcare Delivery Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-delivery-model.md) - [Remote Health Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidoc-health.md) - [Web-Based Telehealth Prescriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-lilly.md) - [Low-Cost Telehealth Pharmacy Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redbox-rx.md) - [All-In-One Pharmacy Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myrxio.md) - [Safety-Focused Medication Collection Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-collection-kiosks.md) - [Prescription Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-health-1.md) - [Accessible Pharmacy Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-pharmacy-services.md) - [Standalone Remote Health Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h3-cube.md)