StatePharma to test drone medicine deliveries in early 2027

StatePharma to pilot drone medicine deliveries in early 2027

StatePharma plans to pilot drone-based medicine deliveries in the first quarter of 2027 and establish five regional medicine warehouses as part of efforts to improve pharmaceutical distribution across the Maldives.

Mohamed Hilmy

11 November 2026, 20:00

State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Corporation (StatePharma) plans to pilot the delivery of medicines to islands using drones during the first quarter of 2027, as part of efforts to strengthen pharmaceutical distribution across the Maldives.

StatePharma Chief Commercial Officer Ahmed Imad said the pilot would assess the use of drones to transport medicines between locations, with the company considering a wider rollout if the trial is successful.

The company is also planning to establish regional medicine warehouses in five areas next year to improve the distribution of medicines to islands.

StatePharma currently operates two warehouses in Hulhumalé, with its main warehouse processing at least 200 orders a day. Operations are conducted in two shifts until 10pm to accelerate the dispatch of medicines and medical supplies.

The company is also developing digital systems aimed at improving access to information on medicine availability.

StatePharma Chief Technology Officer Ahmed Ziyaau Saeed said a citizen portal is being developed to allow users to check where medicines are available, their prices and stock status. The company aims to introduce the service by the end of November.

StatePharma is also compiling information on medicines used for chronic illnesses as part of efforts to identify shortages and improve procurement planning.

The company said a test flight involving the transport of samples to laboratories using drones has already been conducted.

StatePharma to pilot drone medicine deliveries in early 2027

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