# Pharmacy Delivery Partnerships Walgreens Wades into the Sharing Economy Application TaskRabbit By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-09-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walgreens References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/01/06/walgreens-taskrabbit/) In a curious convergence of big business and the sharing economy, American pharmacy chain [Walgreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walgreens-same-day-delivery) recently partnered with [TaskRabbit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyricsinspired-ooh-campaign), a platform that outsources everyday errands. The unique partnership will see the [delivery of over-the-counter drugs from Walgreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walgreens-pharmstart) in the 19 cities in which TaskRabbit is currently operating. In this case, the customer would pay the TaskRabbit runner's fees as well as 20% for using the application. Interested individuals can download the TaskRabbit app at Walgreens' website and can then schedule deliveries in-app. This highly useful and convenient collaboration is a great example of established brands using existing sharing companies to add value to their own customer experience. A useful and forward-thinking solution to serving customers when they need it most, the Walgreens and TaskRabbit partnership is sure to inspire others just like it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pharmacy Delivery Partnerships:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring partnerships with sharing economy platforms to enhance delivery services and customer experience in the pharmacy industry. - **Sharing Economy Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with established brands to leverage their customer base and enhance the offerings of sharing economy platforms. - **In-app Service Scheduling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing user-friendly applications that allow customers to schedule deliveries and services within a single platform. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmacy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring partnerships with sharing economy platforms to enhance delivery services and customer experience in the pharmacy industry. - **Sharing Economy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with established brands to leverage their customer base and enhance the offerings of sharing economy platforms. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing user-friendly applications that allow customers to schedule deliveries and services within a single platform. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pharmaceutical Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scriptdrop.md) - [24-Hour Pharmacy Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walgreens-same-day-delivery.md) - [Prescription Delivery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-health-1.md) - [Combined Retailer Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-pharmacy-delivery.md) - [Speedy Medication Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-icare.md) - [Accessible Online Retail Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-and-walgreens.md) - [Expanded COVID Treatment Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-paxlovid-delivery-service.md) - [Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grubhub-and-instacart.md) - [Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grocery-network.md)