Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain is under severe stress: medicines regularly go out of stock, and many pharmacies rely on informal, fragmented distributors — creating major risks for patients. OneHealth, a leading digital-health company in Nigeria, believes its B2B marketplace PillFinda can help fix this broken system by connecting retail pharmacies, hospitals, and HMOs to reliable, quality drug suppliers online.
PillFinda provides an online platform where pharmacies can access real-time inventory, pool orders, and reduce reliance on risky middlemen. It also promises safe and compliant delivery, following Good Distribution Practices that minimize the chance of counterfeit or substandard medicines reaching patients.
This matters — Nigeria is battling a counterfeit-drug crisis that regulators and health experts say has become a “national emergency.” Weak oversight, porous distribution channels, and widespread use of open markets make it very hard for pharmacies to source safe drugs. By offering a verified digital marketplace, OneHealth is not just streamlining procurement — it is helping professionalise Nigeria’s pharmacy sector. Their model also supports HMOs and hospitals, allowing bulk procurement through PillFinda, and reducing the cost of medicines through collective buying power.
In addition, OneHealth’s broader ecosystem — including its OneWellness app — supports patients with adherence tools, telemedicine, and medication reminders. With PillFinda, OneHealth is betting that technology-driven, transparent pharmaceutical distribution can repair Nigeria’s fragile medicine supply chain. If successful, the platform could improve drug availability, reduce the spread of fake medicines, and ensure that more Nigerians have access to safe, effective treatment.
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