The verdict in three sentences
Every week a Senegalese pharmacy loses dozens of customers who search "pharmacie de garde" on Google at night and find no reliable information. A website showing real-time on-call status and product availability captures this high-intent local traffic and cuts inquiry calls by roughly 40 %. For 500,000 to 1,400,000 FCFA, you turn a passive brochure into a tool that fills the counter.
Three website tiers for a pharmacy
A pharmacy's needs differ from a restaurant's: the priority is on-call information, availability and prescription refills. Here are the three packages, as 2026 orders of magnitude.
| Package | Price (FCFA) | Pages / features | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brochure + hours & on-call | 500,000 | 5 pages, on-call calendar, map, contact | 8-10 days |
| + Availability search & reservation | 900,000 | + medicine search, reservation, indicative stock | 10-12 days |
| + Prescription area & notifications | 1,400,000 | + secure prescription upload, SMS alerts, refills | 12-15 days |
Monthly maintenance ranges from 25,000 to 75,000 FCFA depending on the tier (on-call updates, stock, backups).
What each feature actually returns
Not all features deliver the same ROI. The table below ranks them by observed impact in a pharmacy.
| Feature | Measurable benefit | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time on-call display | Nighttime Google traffic, -40 % calls | High |
| Product availability search | Fewer wasted trips, loyalty | High |
| Reservation / hold | Confirmed basket before arrival | Medium |
| Secure prescription upload | Advance prep, counter time saved | Medium |
| SMS refill alerts | Chronic patients return | High |
| Health tips pages (SEO) | Durable local ranking | Medium |
Compliance matters: sensitive health data, pharmacy legal notices, consent for prescription uploads and adherence to Senegal's Law 2008-12 on personal data.
Mini case study
Fatou runs a pharmacy in Guédiawaye that is on call two nights a week. Before, her phone rang 30 times a night with "are you open?". With a 900,000 FCFA website showing on-call status and an availability engine, those calls drop below 10. On call nights, the "pharmacie de garde" page ranks top on Google Maps: she estimates 12 to 18 new customers a month find her online — a payback in under six months.
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FAQ
How much does a pharmacy website cost in Senegal in 2026?
From 500,000 FCFA for a brochure with on-call display to 1,400,000 FCFA with prescription area and notifications. Monthly maintenance runs 25,000 to 75,000 FCFA.
Does the on-call status update automatically?
Yes: you enter your on-call calendar once, and the site shows in real time whether you are open. An "On call tonight" badge activates automatically based on the dates.
Can we show medicine stock?
We show indicative availability (in stock / to order) rather than an exact counter, to avoid errors. Syncing with your management software is possible on the top tier.
Is prescription upload legal and secure?
The patient uploads a photo of their prescription via an encrypted form, with explicit consent compliant with Law 2008-12. You prepare it, they collect it — no unauthorized remote sale.
How quickly is the site delivered?
Between 8 and 15 days depending on the package, with content and logo provided. The brochure-with-on-call package can be live in about ten days.
Let's talk about your project. We build your pharmacy website with real-time on-call status and product availability, ready to capture local traffic. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
