# Photographic Pharmacy Apps Jean Coutu Lets Patients Send Prescriptions to Their Doctor Via Photo By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharmacy-app References: [marketingmag](http://www.marketingmag.ca/media/jean-coutu-app-allows-prescription-requests-171875?rss=yes) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/jean-coutu/id351461407?mt=8) In order to improve upon existing services, Jean Coutu developed a unique [pharmacy app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benefit-management) to allow for more streamlined communication between doctors and patients. After getting a prescription from their doctor, users will be able to take a photo of it with this app and send it directly to their pharmacist. After the order is processed, it will be available for pickup as usual. This process is similar to the way that some banks now allow mobile cheque deposits via a dedicated smartphone app. In the same way, this Jean Coutu app eliminates one trip to the pharmacist. As well as being able to place [medication orders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-icare) more efficiently, people will be able to view their health record history through this convenient mobile application. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 16% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photographic Pharmacy Apps:** Healthcare providers can develop their own photographic pharmacy apps to improve patient convenience - **Streamlined Communication:** Creating streamlined communication channels between patients and healthcare providers - **Mobile Access to Health Records:** Developing mobile applications that provide access to patient health records, allowing individuals to securely and conveniently track their medical history ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pharmacy:** Pharmacy industry can adopt photographic pharmacy apps to provide more convenient services to consumers - **Healthcare:** Healthcare industry can leverage technology to create more streamlined communication channels between patients and healthcare providers - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app development industry can collaborate with healthcare providers to develop secure and convenient applications for accessing health records and managing medications ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive Pharmacy Patient Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-y-rx-app.md) - [Healthcare Management Retailer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cvs-health-app.md) - [Pharmacy Operations-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trulla-mobile-app.md) - [Text-to-Pay Prescription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emporos-patient-pay.md) - [Medication Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodrx-medicine-cabinet.md) - [Prescription Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-health-1.md) - [Low-Cost Prescription Access Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scripta-member-app.md) - [In-Office Pharmacy Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-pharmacy-kiosks.md) - [Provider-Focused Healthcare Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provider-mode.md)