# Vending Machine Prescriptions Pharmatrust Uses Video Chat to Connect You with a Pharmacist By Josh Milenthal | Published 2010-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharmatrust References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/drug-vending-machines-start-trial-in-uk-allow-awkward-videophon/) & [pharmatrust](http://www.pharmatrust.com/index.html) The PharmaTrust prescription kiosk is unlike any ATM or [vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venhub) you've ever seen. The kiosk is a [convenient pharmacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-pharmacy-clinic), and one that can be placed in any location. Patients go up to the PharmaTrust kiosk, insert their prescription, scan their health card, then pick up the phone and talk personally to an [on-call pharmacist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctronic). The pharmacist determines if the medication is correct/appropriate and then the prescription is ready 5 to 10 minutes later. The PharmaTrust kiosk has advantages in that it allows patients in remote locations, or ones unable to get to a pharmacy, to receive medication in other ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote Pharmacy Access:** Innovative prescription kiosks with on-call pharmacists provide patients in remote locations with necessary medication. - **Automated Prescription Services:** Pharmaceutical vending machines that dispense prescribed medication in just minutes are disrupting traditional pharmacy practices. - **Telemedicine for Medication:** Video chat services connecting patients with pharmacists are revolutionizing the way medication is received and administered. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies can leverage innovative kiosk technology to expand their reach and offer convenient, accessible medication services. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can integrate telemedicine services into their practices, providing remote patients with reliable prescription medication options, while reducing costs and wait times. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can partner with pharmaceutical companies to offer convenient solutions for customers' health needs, broadening their offerings and expanding their consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-In-One Pharmacy Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myrxio.md) - [Remote Health Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidoc-health.md) - [Safety-Focused Medication Collection Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-collection-kiosks.md) - [Metaverse Pharmacies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag.md) - [Pharmacy-Focused AI-Powered Voice Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-voice-assistant.md) - [Innovative Healthcare Delivery Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-delivery-model.md) - [Low-Cost Telehealth Pharmacy Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redbox-rx.md) - [Virtual Pharmaceutical Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharmacy-and-health-clinics.md) - [Text-to-Pay Prescription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emporos-patient-pay.md)