Leanna Byrne

For millions of people, getting hold of basic drugs isn't always straightforward, with gaps in supply, pricing and trust across the system.

So as her business began to grow, she started testing new ways to connect those pharmacies, including one idea that didn't go to plan.

Was there anything about that project, I guess, that you took on that you look back on and say, there are certain reasons why this didn't work?

Was it to do with the bricks and mortar?

Was it just the wrong timing to have consumers moved on?

They're working differently, perhaps after the pandemic?

And I'm sure you had to let people go as well.

That's not easy.

Talk to me about, you know, in Nigeria at the moment and the pharmacy industry there.

What are the challenges that you're trying to overcome right now?

And is there any opportunities that you feel that your business isn't necessarily taking advantage of?

When it comes to pharmaceuticals, one of the big themes these days is how a lot of countries want to be self-reliant.

They don't want to import, but Nigeria imports a lot, doesn't it?

Is that something your company would be actively involved in?

Oh, absolutely.

Oh, right.

Okay.

Any plans in that space?

Would you be putting any of your money into development and that side of the business?

Is there any particular types of drugs that would work with best?