5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 08/12/23
Industry Updates [🇩🇪]
Douglas Ends Partnership with Disapo for Strategic Realignment
Douglas, a beauty and cosmetics retailer, has severed ties with Disapo, a pharmaceutical wholesaler, as part of a strategic realignment. Douglas, having acquired Disapo in early 2022 under former CEO Tina Müller's vision, initially aimed to strengthen its position and explore synergies. However, since Müller's departure, Douglas is reconsidering its online pharmacy business, signaling a potential exit.
Read more: Pharmazeutische Zeitung [Article in German]. Google Translate in English here.
Industry Updates [🇯🇵]
Japanese Isay Pharmacy Group Acquires Online Chinese Health Consultation Service
Isay Pharmacy Group, through its subsidiary AXIS, has acquired the online Chinese medicine consultation service "Watari Kampo" from Watashi Kampo. Watari Kampo, operating online, offers 24/7 consultations with pharmacists providing personalized herbal medicine recommendations. The subscription-based service, costing €62 per month, aims to make Chinese herbal medicine more accessible.
Read more: Ryutsuu.biz [Article in Japanese]. Google Translate in English here.
eCommerce [🇺🇸]
Walgreens Unveils Digital Savings Tool for Medicine Prescriptions
Walgreens introduces a digital prescription savings tool, enhancing customer experience and affordability. This innovative solution allows users to access real-time cost information, locate cheaper alternatives, and benefit from discounts. The platform empowers individuals to make informed decisions, fostering a more cost-effective approach to healthcare. As the pharmaceutical landscape evolves, Walgreens' commitment to leveraging digital tools underscores the ongoing integration of technology to improve accessibility and affordability in the healthcare sector.
Read more: Chain Store Age
eCommerce [🇵🇱]
Poland's Pharmacy Parcel Lockers Face Legal Roadblocks
Legal barriers hinder the collaboration between Allegro, a leading eCommerce platform, and pharmacies in Poland to implement parcel lockers. The regulatory landscape poses challenges, preventing seamless integration and exploration of innovative solutions. Insights into intricate legal dynamics explain why pharmacies encounter obstacles in embracing parcel lockers, shedding light on the complexities within Poland's evolving landscape at the intersection of eCommerce and healthcare sectors.
Read more: Mgr.farm [Article in Polish]. Google Translate in English here.
Editor’s Choice 🌍
How to Get Medicines Cheaper through Online Pharmacies in Germany
A Hamburg Consumer Center investigation reveals a startling practice in online medicine purchases, exposing significant price variations. Comparing 20 cold products in 15 online pharmacies, the study finds a 33% average price difference. Ordering directly from a pharmacy's site often costs more than via a comparison portal. The price gaps range up to 66%, emphasizing the lack of transparency for consumers. The consumer advocate urges price-sensitive buyers to use multiple portals for a comprehensive market overview when purchasing medication online.
Read more: Berliner Morgenpost [Article in German]. Google Translate in English here.
Manufacturers & Retailers Hiring Now:
Discover actively recruiting positions in the ePharmacy Industry below:
Omnichannel Orchestration Expert, Novartis [🇩🇪]
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Global Ecommerce Platforms Product Manager, Sandoz [🇨🇿]
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Supply Chain Specialist, Johnson & Johnson [🇧🇪]
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Senior Sales Training & Capability Lead, Perrigo [🇳🇱]
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R&D Ops COE Business Support, Eli Lilly and Company [🇮🇪]
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