Health 2.0 Chicago Make-a-thon
If you will be attending the Health 2.0 Chicago Make-a-thon the wekeend of May 16-18 and are interested in giving the Walgreens Prescription API a test spin, we have created a custom API documentation guide for event attendees. Please take a look at our Prescription API documentation for he event and pay close attention to the "Quick Start Guide" highlighted in yellow on page 2.
Happy Hacking!
The Walgreens API Team
Evans Data Developer Relations Conference (03.24.14)
We've included the two YouTube videos from the presentation for your viewing enjoyment.
We're Hiring!
The Walgreens API Program is looking to hire a Developer Relations Manager to continue to recruit and support third party developers for our QuickPrints and Prescription API programs.
The Developer Relations Manager will also be heavily involved with the roll-out of new API program offerings and our overall developer evangelsm & marketing efforts.
The role will be based out of our downtown Chicago eCommerce office and full details of the role, as well as a link to apply for the job, can be found online on the Walgreens Careers site.
Sincerely,
Joe Rago
Sr. Product Manager
Walgreens API
Introducing ZipScript: A New Rx API Integration
Walgreens would like to announce that MEA Mobile (http://meamobile.com) has integrated our Prescription Refill API within it brand new ZipScript app for Android. With this release, MEA Mobile is our first third-party developer to integrate both our QuickPrints and Prescription APIs into their suite of mobile apps.
ZipScript allows for customers to easily complete their Walgreens pharmacy prescription refills. Hold your phone over your prescription bottle and the app will read the label. ZipScript is a fast way to refill your prescriptions at over 8,000 Walgreens locations.
According to Bruce Seymour, Managing Director for MEA Mobile, "We integrated the Walgreens prescription API because MEA Mobile understands the growing need for mobile development in the health care space. Walgreens RX API integration is a first step along an exciting path for MEA Mobile."
Download ZipScript for Android from Google Play today!
Introducing dailyRx: A New Rx API Integration
Walgreens would like to announce that dailyRx has integrated our Prescription Refill & Transfer APIs within the latest updates of its iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android apps.
The dailyRx News Network (dNN) connects healthcare decision makers, consumers and patients to a dynamic network of information, applications and services. The dailyRx mobile app allows patients to stay connected to their health on the go with the latest doctor-reviewed health news and patient education from the dailyRx News Network, access to medication refills, prescription transfer and a medications encyclopedia covering health topics that matter most to them.
According to Sean Brindley, SVP & General Manager of dailyRx, "We are pleased to partner with a world-class pharmacy such as Walgreens. Integrating the Walgreens API within the dailyRx News mobile app increases the overall utility to patients. Our mobile users can easily process their Walgreens refill requests anytime of the day. We believe Walgreens is empowering both patients and healthcare providers to improve medication adherence and reduce overall care delivery costs."
Download dailyRx from the Apple App Store or Google Play today!
