Shelf Life

Shelf Life is a web-based healthcare supply chain management platform for pharmacies, drug shops, hospitals, clinics, telehealth providers, and insurers operating in African markets.

Key capabilities include:

• Digital product discovery and ordering to find and purchase pharmaceutical products online
• Pay-as-you-sell medicines for eligible pharmacies to access stock with financing options tied to sales
• Forecasting and inventory optimization using machine learning through the Field Supply platform to support planning and stock management
• Supply chain analytics and delivery management to help facilities manage sourcing and logistics for quality medication

Available on Web (with member login via Field Supply).

Target users include licensed healthcare providers and healthcare businesses across Africa, including documented activity in Nigeria and Kenya.

Notable in the African health tech context, the platform is brought to market by Field Intelligence and is designed to address common regional supply chain challenges such as stock availability, sourcing complexity, and limited access to working capital. Shelf Life reports serving 500+ pharmacies and was founded in 2017.