5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 14/07/23
eCommerce [🇺🇸]
Amazon Introduces Discounted Healthcare Deals for Prime Day in the USA
In a bid to attract more customers, Amazon has announced discounted healthcare offerings as part of its upcoming Prime Day deals. This move allows Prime members to access reduced prices on a range of healthcare products, including medications, wellness devices, and health services. By incorporating healthcare into its annual shopping event, Amazon aims to provide added value to its members while expanding its presence in the healthcare market.
Read more: Tech Crunch
What’s New [🇨🇭]
DocMorris Demands Equal Digital Access to E-Prescriptions in Switzerland
DocMorris AG, a leading online pharmacy, is advocating for fully digital and non-discriminatory access to e-prescriptions. In a recent announcement, the company emphasized the importance of providing patients with seamless and convenient access to their prescribed medications. DocMorris argues that embracing digital solutions for e-prescriptions would enhance patient experience, eliminate barriers, and promote equitable healthcare access. The demand aligns with the ongoing push for digitalization in the healthcare industry, aiming to streamline prescription processes for improved patient care.
Read more: DocMorris AG
eCommerce [🇰🇪]
Kenyan Digital Pharmacy Startup Raises $20M and Acquires Ugandan Pharmacies
Kenyan digital pharmacy platform, MyDawa, has successfully raised $20 million in funding to fuel its mission of transforming healthcare in the country. MyDawa offers a wide range of affordable, high-quality medications and health products through its digital platform, ensuring accessibility for all. The recent investment will enable MyDawa to expand its operations, enhance technological capabilities, and further empower individuals to take control of their healthcare needs in Kenya. Additionally, MYDAWA shared that it had acquired a chain of pharmacy stores in Uganda called Guardian Health.
Read more: TechNext24
Industry Updates [🇯🇵]
Cooperation between Nikkei and Amazon For a Healthcare Ecosystem Data in Japan
Nikkei and Amazon are cooperating in Japan, aiming to create a medical business ecosystem centered on data. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of cutting-edge drugs and medical technologies by pooling resources, expertise, and research capabilities. By leveraging their collective strengths, these industry leaders seek to address emerging healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes. The collaborative effort signals a shift towards collaboration and synergy within Japan's pharmaceutical landscape, driving advancements in the field.
Read more: Nikkei [Article in Japanese] . Google Translate in English here.
Editor’s Choice 🌍
RedCare Pharmacy Total Group Sales Increased by 46.5% Year-over-Year
Newly branded Redcare Pharmacy released the preliminary and unaudited sales numbers for the second quarter. Redcare Pharmacy’s total Group sales increased by 46.5% year-over-year to EUR 421 million (Q2 2022: EUR 287 million). Redcare Pharmacy’s CCO and deputy CEO, Stephan Weber comments: “We are extremely happy with the continued success of our customer propositions across the seven markets we are currently active in. Our relentless focus on executing our strategy towards the one-stop pharmacy of the future has produced consistent growth for many years. This quarter we also surpassed the milestone of 10 million active customers.”
Read more: RedCare Pharmacy
Manufacturers & Retailers Hiring Now:
Discover actively recruiting positions in the ePharmacy Industry below:
E-Shop & Amazon Manager, Biocodex [🇫🇷]
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Category Manager, Novartis [🇮🇪]
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Controller, RedCare Pharmacy [🇳🇱]
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Procurement Manager Italy, Novartis [🇨🇿]
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Omnichannel Engagement Manager, Takeda [🇳🇱]
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