Dingdang (叮当快药) : China's 24/7 on-demand pharmacy delivering medicines to your door with pharmacist guidance.

Founded in 2014, Dingdang pairs a chain of self-run neighborhood drugstores with a mobile app for ordering medicine. Its parent company, Dingdang Health, is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Users order prescription and over-the-counter medicines for doorstep delivery, guided by licensed pharmacists on the phone. In core areas, delivery targets about 28 minutes around the clock, and online consultations with doctors are available.

Built for urgent, late-night or hard-to-find needs, the service runs in Chinese and delivers only to addresses inside its service cities.

Does Dingdang require a prescription for all drugs?

Prescription drugs require a valid Chinese prescription or an online consultation with a Dingdang doctor. Over-the-counter medications and health supplements can be ordered without a prescription.

Is Dingdang available in all Chinese cities?

No, Dingdang primarily covers major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Coverage is expanding but smaller cities and rural areas may not have access to the rapid delivery service.

How fast is Dingdang medication delivery?

Dingdang promotes 28-minute delivery within its service areas in major Chinese cities. It operates its own pharmacy warehouses and employs delivery riders dedicated to medication delivery for speed and reliability.