DoctorNow Hits 1.11 Million Telemedicine Consultations in Q3

Non-face-to-face medical treatment platform DoctorNow achieved over 1.11 million medical consultations by the third quarter of 2025, recording overwhelming growth. This figure surpasses last year's annual total of 760,000 cases and represents an approximately twofold increase compared to 570,000 cases in the same period last year. Particularly in October, it recorded over 182,000 cases per month, showing an average monthly growth rate of 12%. This growth was primarily driven by the expansion of affiliated medical institutions and pharmacies, along with high participation rates. DoctorNow has secured approximately 5,500 affiliated hospitals and pharmacies, and in essential mild medical fields such as colds, obstetrics/gynecology, and pediatrics, it plays a complementary role to in-person consultations with a high proportion exceeding 70%. Notably, even non-affiliated pharmacies, numbering 18,970 and accounting for about 80% of all pharmacies nationwide, are dispensing prescription medications through DoctorNow, significantly expanding the supply network. The 'Preferred Pharmacy' system for user convenience is also receiving a great response. Approximately 18,100 pharmacies, representing 70% of pharmacies nationwide, have been designated as preferred pharmacies, and about 104,000 users utilize this to conveniently receive medications from their desired pharmacy. This system ensures free pharmacy selection regardless of affiliation. In September, DoctorNow successfully attracted new investment, securing funds for continuous growth. This investment, made three years after the Series B round in 2022, saw follow-on participation from existing investors such as Hashed Ventures and Mirae Asset Capital, and the joining of new investors including Daily Partners. CEO Jung Jin-woong, under the banner of 'DoctorNow when you're sick,' promised service enhancement and expanded medical benefits, stating that the secured investment funds will be primarily invested in business growth and infrastructure strengthening. Vice President Lim Kyung-ho added that after the reorganization of the management system, the securing of financial soundness and efforts for planned business expansion were key factors that led to high trust from existing investors.