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October 24, 2025
AbdulKhaliq Akinwunmi
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When you're diagnosed with a chronic condition in Nigeria, your doctor hands you a prescription and tells you to take your medication consistently. “Every day, same time,” they say. “This will keep your blood pressure under control.” Simple enough, right?
Three months later, you're standing in your fourth pharmacy this week. The first three didn't have your medication in stock. This one has it, but the price jumped from ₦4,500 to ₦6,800 since last month. You're already two hours into Lagos traffic. Your son's school closes in 45 minutes. The medication you were supposed to take yesterday is still sitting in a pharmacy across town that you couldn't get to.
You know the medication works. You know consistency matters. You know missing doses is dangerous. But knowing doesn't eliminate the traffic. Knowing doesn't make pharmacies stock your medication. Knowing doesn't give you back the 10 hours you've spent this month just trying to refill a simple prescription.
This is why Famasi's medication care plans exist. Not because Nigerians don't care about their health, but because the traditional healthcare system makes consistency nearly impossible. A care plan in healthcare is the bridge between what your doctor prescribes and what you can actually sustain while living a full life in Nigeria.
It's a structured subscription service that manages your medication refills, reminders, and delivery so you can stay consistent with treatment without the stress of remembering, running out, or hunting for pharmacies. Think of it as the infrastructure that makes your doctor's prescription actually work in real Nigerian conditions.
What Is a Care Plan?
A medication care plan is a structured service that manages your medication refills, reminders, and delivery, so you can stay consistent with treatment without the stress of remembering, running out, or hunting for pharmacies.
Think of it like Netflix for your health. Instead of going to Silverbird every time you want to watch a movie, you subscribe once and the content comes to you automatically. A care plan works the same way—instead of going to the pharmacy every month, you subscribe once and your medication comes to you.
But unlike Netflix, a care plan doesn't just deliver entertainment. It delivers the consistent care that keeps you healthy, out of the hospital, and in control of conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma.
A care plan is not:
Health insurance (doesn't cover hospital bills), an HMO (no referrals or network restrictions), one-time delivery (it's ongoing medication management), or just a pharmacy (it's a complete support system).
A care plan IS: Automatic medication refills before you run out, doorstep delivery across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, smart reminders so you never miss a dose, 24/7 access to licensed pharmacists, predictable monthly pricing with no surprise increases. It also includes a system that makes chronic illness management actually sustainable.
What's Actually Included in a Famasi Care Plan
Automated Medication Refills: Your medications are tracked and shipped automatically 3–5 days before you run out. You never have to remember to reorder or face an empty pharmacy shelf. This eliminates the #1 reason people miss medications: running out.
Doorstep Delivery Across Nigeria: We deliver to all locations in Nigeria. Standard delivery takes 1 hour, and you can also schedule delivery for a later date. Choose home, office, or pharmacy pickup.
Smart Medication Reminders: Personalised WhatsApp or SMS reminders set to your actual schedule; morning tea, after prayers, before bed. Tracks what you've taken and nudges you for missed doses without judgment.
"I used to ration my diabetes medication when I couldn't get to the pharmacy. Now it arrives before I even think about it. My A1C has improved for the first time in three years." — Chinedu O., Abuja
24/7 Care Specialist Access: Direct line to licensed Nigerian pharmacists for questions about side effects, interactions, timing, or simplifying your routine.
Predictable Monthly Pricing: Your medication cost is locked in when you get a 3-6 month, or a year plan. No surprise price increases during your subscription period, allowing you to budget like any other essential expense.
Health Tracking & Progress Insights: Quarterly care reports, annual “Year in Health” summary, reminders for routine tests (BP checks, A1C, lipid panels, etc), and early warnings when refill patterns suggest problems.
What a Care Plan Costs (And What It Actually Saves)
Let's talk about money honestly, because “another subscription” is a real concern when you're already managing expenses.
The Real Cost Comparison
Managing Medication | WITHOUT Care Plan | WITH Famasi's Care Plan |
|---|---|---|
Medication (fluctuates) | ₦12,000-₦18,000 | ₦8,000-₦15,000 (locked) |
Transport 2-3x monthly | ₦2,000-₦3,000 | ₦0 (free delivery on monthly orders) |
Time cost (8-12 hours) | ₦16,000-₦24,000 | ₦0 |
Emergency visits (occasional) | ₦50,000-₦400,000 | Reduced/Avoided |
Total monthly burden | ₦35,000-₦55,000+ | ₦8,000-₦15,000 flat |
Sample net savings: ₦20,000-₦40,000 monthly
Plus the savings that don't show up in spreadsheets: the mental peace knowing your medications, or that of your loved ones, are handled.
Care Plan Pricing
There are no fixed prices, as the care plans depend on your preferences and condition.
How a Care Plan Actually Works
Having a medication subscription in Nigeria is simpler than you think. Here's exactly what happens:
Today: Tell Us About Your Health
Share your health history with a Care Specialist for free. You'll provide information about your current medications, conditions, and health needs. This consultation takes just a few minutes and is completely free.
Typically Within 10 Minutes: Get Your Personalised Care Plan
A Care Specialist reviews your history and curates the best care plan for you, including booking a doctor consultation where necessary and preferred. Then proceed to secure checkout; your payment information is protected, and the entire process is streamlined.
Less Than 24 Hours: Receive Your Medications Discreetly
Your curated plan arrives at your doorstep in discreet packaging, ensuring privacy and convenience. No more waiting in pharmacy queues or navigating traffic. Your medication comes to you.
Ongoing: Manage Your Plan with Ease
Easily manage your subscription, update preferences, or consult with your Care Specialist through your Famasi dashboard. Everything you need is in one place, accessible anytime, from anywhere.
Automated: Never Miss a Refill
Enjoy automated refills scheduled according to your plan, so you always have what you require, when you need it. Your medications arrive before you run out, tracked through your auto-refill calendar.
Common Questions About Care Plans in Nigeria
Isn't this just expensive home delivery?
No. Delivery is one benefit. The real value is the complete medication management system: automated refills, reminders, pharmacist support, price stability, and adherence tracking. When you factor in time saved and emergency visits avoided, the medication care plans are actually cheaper than managing medications yourself.
What if the pharmacy doesn't have my medication?
This is the problem care plans solve. We work with 1000+ pharmacies, so we know what's available and where. If there's ever a shortage, we notify you immediately and work with your doctor to find alternatives. You're never left without care.
What if I travel or my schedule changes?
Flexibility is built in. Change delivery addresses anytime, adjust delivery dates if you'll be away, pause your subscription temporarily, or switch between home address, office address, and pickup. Your medication follows you wherever you are in Nigeria.
How is this different from ordering myself?
You have to remember to order, search for your medication, and hope it's in stock every single time at favourable price. Whereas, medication care plans are subscription-based; you set it up once and it runs automatically. It's the difference between ordering an Uber every day and having a driver on retainer.
What if I can't afford the monthly fee?
Run the real numbers. Most people save money when you account for transport costs eliminated, time saved, emergency visits avoided, and price stability. We also offer monthly, quarterly, and yearly payment discounts.
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