5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 29/09/23
5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 29/09/23
What’s New [🇺🇸]
Alto Online Pharmacy Raises $120 Million in New Funding Round in the USA
Alto Pharmacy, a digital pharmacy platform, has secured $120 million in a recent funding round. The funds will be used to expand their services and further revolutionize the pharmacy industry. Alto Pharmacy focuses on simplifying prescription management and medication delivery, aiming to improve healthcare access for patients. This funding underscores the growing interest in healthcare technology startups and their potential to reshape the industry.
Read more: Axios
Industry Updates [🇩🇪]
DocMorris Introduces Retail Media Initiative in Collaboration with Criteo
DocMorris, a leading healthcare company and the largest online pharmacy in Germany, has entered a cooperation for retail media advertising with Criteo, the commerce media company. This innovative initiative allows brands to engage with customers through targeted advertising on DocMorris' platforms. By implementing our platform technology on the DocMorris and medpex sites, DocMorris takes a leading role in the online pharmacy segment in Europe. This move reflects the company's commitment to innovation in the healthcare retail sector.
Read more: DocMorris
What’s New [🇪🇬]
Egyptian Parliament Urges Strong Action Against Online Drug Trade
Egypt's parliamentary health committee is calling for decisive measures to combat the online and satellite-based sale of pharmaceuticals. They have expressed concerns over the unauthorized sale and distribution of medications, emphasizing the importance of regulating this sector to ensure patient safety and the quality of medicines. This call for action highlights the need for tighter controls in the online pharmaceutical market to protect public health.
Read more: Masrawy [Article in Arabic]. Google Translate in English here.
eCommerce [🇬🇧]
Online Pharmacy Pocketpills Uses Technology to Revolutionize Pharma Care in the UK
Surrey-based online pharmacy Pocketpills is leveraging technology to streamline the pharmacy experience. The company offers an online platform that simplifies medication management, prescription refills, and delivery services. With a focus on convenience and accessibility, Pocketpills aims to make pharmaceutical care seamless for patients. This innovative approach aligns with the evolving healthcare landscape, where tech-driven solutions play a crucial role in improving customer satisfaction and medication adherence.
Read more: BCBusiness
Editor’s Choice 🌍
ePharmacy Entrepreneur Brings Unavailable Medicines to Romania
Ciprian Militaru, an entrepreneur, is making strides in Romania's pharmaceutical industry by importing rare and unavailable medicines. Through his ePharmacy, Eumed, he sources and supplies these medicines, filling a crucial gap in the market. This initiative aims to improve access to vital drugs for patients in need and highlights the entrepreneurial spirit driving innovation in Romania's healthcare sector. Last year, the company's total revenues were €4.6 million, of which €1.3 million were represented by sales in Romania.
Read more: New Money [Article in Romanian]. Google Translate in English here.
Manufacturers & Retailers Hiring Now:
Discover actively recruiting positions in the ePharmacy Industry below:
Digital Manager, Sandoz [🇩🇪]
More info: LinkedIn
Omnichannel Marketing Manager, Pfizer [🇧🇪]
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eCommerce Supply Chain Lead, Sanofi [🇫🇷]
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eCommerce Manager, Perrigo [🇷🇴]
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Platform & Digital Governance Manager, Novartis [🇱🇻]
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