5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 16/02/24
eCommerce [🇺🇸]
Amazon Pharmacy: Battling for Recognition in Competitive Market
Amazon Pharmacy aims to carve its place in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its vast customer base, delivery infrastructure, and technology, Amazon seeks to streamline medication delivery. Facing challenges like gaining consumer trust, navigating regulatory hurdles, and competing with established players, Amazon aims to disrupt the traditional pharmacy model. With its convenience and tech-driven approach, Amazon Pharmacy strives to become a prominent player in the healthcare landscape, aiming to offer consumers greater choice and convenience in accessing medications.
Read more: Forbes
What’s New [🇳🇴]
Legal Battle Over Nasal Spray Delivery Ends in Defeat for Online Pharmacy in Norway
A legal dispute over sending nasal spray through postal services concludes with a defeat in court. The case centered on whether nasal spray constitutes a medicine, impacting its eligibility for postal delivery. “These are unusually clear statements”, says Elisabeth Haug, CEO of Farmasiet in a press release. At the same time, the court encourages the politicians to change the law. The ruling emphasizes the necessity for stringent regulations to ensure the safe distribution of pharmaceuticals. While the outcome disappoints the plaintiff, it underscores the complexities surrounding the transportation of medical products and the importance of legal clarity in navigating such issues.
Read more: TV2.no [Article in Norwegian]. Google Translate in English here.
What’s New [🇬🇧]
Online Pharmacies Face Challenges in the UK
Online pharmacies are reshaping the healthcare landscape, offering convenience and accessibility. Despite concerns about safety and regulation, they provide an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacies. With features like prescription delivery and virtual consultations, online pharmacies cater to the evolving needs of consumers. However, they are facing a challenge getting the right balance of oversight and customer service – and there’s a lot more at stake than lost sales. As they continue to grow in popularity, online pharmacies must address regulatory concerns while maintaining consumer trust to sustain their impact on the pharmaceutical industry.
Read more: Chemist and Druggist
Country Insights [🇬🇭]
Ghana's Healthcare Innovation with 24/7 ePharmacy Set to Transform Access
Ghana's Vice President, Dr. Bawumia, unveils plans for a pioneering 24-hour ePharmacy set to launch this year. This initiative aims to enhance access to pharmaceutical services across the nation, leveraging digital technology to provide round-the-clock support and medication delivery. With an emphasis on convenience and accessibility, the ePharmacy initiative represents a significant step forward in Ghana's healthcare landscape, promising to improve healthcare outcomes and meet the evolving needs of its citizens.
Read more: GhanaWeb
Editor’s Choice 🌍
The EAEP, ASOP and Copenhagen Economics Consultancy Present Research on Europeans & ePharmacies
The European Association of ePharmacies and the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacy in the EU event underscores the advantages of online access to prescription medicines. Through informative sessions and discussions, stakeholders highlight how digital platforms enhance healthcare accessibility and patient empowerment. Emphasizing safety and regulatory compliance, the event aims to foster trust in online pharmacies while promoting the convenience and efficiency they offer. As the healthcare landscape evolves, collaborations like this play a pivotal role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical services, ensuring broader access and improved patient outcomes.
Read more: The European Association of ePharmacies
Manufacturers & Retailers Hiring Now:
Discover actively recruiting positions in the ePharmacy Industry below:
Teamlead Onboarding/Technical Integration Marktplatz, RedCare Pharmacy [🇩🇪]
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Senior Digital Product and Project Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim [🇩🇪]
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Lean Digital Core Project Manager, Novartis [🇨🇿]
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Digital Health Lead Nordics, Takeda [🇳🇴]
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Business Partner, Bausch + Lomb [🇫🇷]
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