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Medicine questions agent for Medihelp

The medicine questions agent for Medihelp explains what the Medihelp plan says about the medicine.

Corner PharmacyMedicine questions agentWhatsApp
  1. Customer: Can I take ibuprofen with my amlodipine?
  2. Checked both labelsDrug interaction check
  3. Medicine questions agent: The ibuprofen label says to check with a pharmacist or doctor first if you take medicine for your heart or circulation. Please ask your pharmacist before taking them together.
  4. Customer: Okay. Is the generic cheaper?
  5. Found published pricesMedihelp
  6. Medicine questions agent: Yes, the generic is about a third of the price for the same pack size. Your pharmacist can swap it.
Sample conversation. People, brands and figures are made up.

What it can do with Medihelp

  • Explains what the Medihelp plan says about the medicine
  • Match the member to their Medihelp option from the 8 on file (MedVital, MedPrime, MedAdd and 5 more), with their membership number, from a message or a photo of their card
  • Answer general questions about Medihelp cover, and send plan-specific ones to the Medihelp service line (012 336 9000) rather than guess
  • Read a claims or benefit statement the member sends and explain each line still owed, in plain words

Questions

What does the medicine questions agent do with Medihelp?

Explains what the Medihelp plan says about the medicine.

Is the Medihelp connector live?

Yes.

Does the medicine questions agent give medical advice?

No.

Does the agent decide Medihelp claims or authorisations?

No.

Does the agent replace the pharmacist?

No.

Ollie’s agents give wellness guidance. They don’t diagnose or prescribe, and hand off to a human expert when needed.