Omnichannel [🇮🇳]
Is Omnichannel the Key to Prosper in India’s Ever Evolving ePharmacy Ecosystem?
According to a recent research, 32% of Indians regularly acquire their meds online through an ePharmacy. Nearly as many (31%) stated that although they shopped online during the pandemic, they have now switched back to physical pharmacies. Indians aren't quite ready to abandon offline purchases completely. Hence, for a better customer experience, Indian pharmacies of the future will seamlessly combine online and offline formats in an omnichannel approach.
Read More: The Economic Times - Healthworld
Financial Results [🇨🇿]
Czech ePharmacy’s Pilulka Sales Soared by Over 30% in Q2 2022
The pandemic's positive impact for eCommerce began to fade, but the Czech ePharmacy Pilulka announced that sales increased by over 30% year-over-year in the second quarter and by almost 10% year-over-year in the first half of the year to $52.9 million. The management reiterated intentions for this year's growth into Austria and Hungary and expressed a small optimism about developments in the second quarter.
Read More: Kurzycz [article in Czech]. Google Translate in English here.
Legislation [🇪🇸]
When Will the Spanish Government Pass New Laws to Address Spain's Growing Illegal ePharma Industry?
As the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) gets dozens of complaints on the illicit selling of meds through online stores every day, the illegal sales of Rx medications are growing in the Spanish market. Currently, ePharmacies are legally permitted to sell only OTCs and not drugs requiring a prescription from a doctor. Therefore, it is specifically prohibited to promote medications that need a prescription. Will the Spanish government legislate this violation of the law?
Read More: Madridiario [article in Spanish]. Google Translate in English here.
eCommerce [🇨🇿]
Patients Services Expansion: The Secret of Czech ePharmacy Dr.Max’s Success
The new location where clients may pick up online orders from the Dr.Max ePharmacy is the Czech capital of Brno. As part of the company's omnichannel strategy, Dr.Max’s dispensing boxes have been in operation at about 10 locations throughout Prague. The growth of the drugstore network reflects the success of its current ordering and medicine delivery strategy. The development of services for clients is reflected in the ongoing rise of eCommerce, states the ePharmacy’s press representative.
Read More: Zdrave Zpravy [article in Czech]. Google Translate in English here.
Editor’s Choice [🇺🇸]
Should ePharmacies Be Worried About Amazon’s Latest Acquisition in the Healthcare Industry?
Amazon recently disclosed plans to acquire One Medical for $4 billion in order to further broaden its influence in the industry. The One Medical deal is one of their most significant ones since it will also provide access to crucial patient data regarding their needs. The primary element that will allow them to execute the other components of their ePharmacy and healthcare strategy is this takeover. We have to wait to see how the ePharmacy industry will be impacted by this new acquisition.
Read More: Axios
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eShopper & Digital Shelf Lead, Sanofi [🇮🇹]
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Global Head of Digital Agility Center, Roche [🇦🇹]
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Digital Shelf Manager, Haleon [🇹🇷]
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Which alkaloid used in medicine was the first to be isolated from any plant?
Morphine
Atropine
Caffeine
Nicotine
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The answer to this week’s quiz is: Morphine. In addition to being the first alkaloid ever to be separated from any plant, morphine was also the first alkaloid to be taken from opium. Sertürner therefore became the first person to identify the primary component of a therapeutic plant or herb.