5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 12/1/24
What’s New [🌍]
apo.com Group and Convert Group Join Forces, Revolutionizing the Landscape of Retail-brand Collaboration
apo.com Group, the third-largest online pharmacy in Germany, is teaming up with Convert Group to enhance collaboration between retailers and brands. Convert Group's eRetail Audit Marketplace will transform data into actionable eCommerce insights, benefiting apo.com Group's growth. The platform will provide valuable sales and category performance insights to over 300 manufacturers collaborating across Germany, Austria, and Poland. This strategic partnership aims to offer transparency for over 1,500 brands, optimizing business performance through daily insights.
Read more: Convert Group
Country Insights [🇬🇧]
Prescription Drugs Sold Online without Robust Checks in the UK
A BBC investigation found 20 online pharmacies selling restricted drugs without checks - such as GP approval. In total, over 1,600 various prescription-only pills were sold by people who entered false information without challenge. Regulator the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) says extra checks are needed when selling some drugs online. The BBC's findings highlight the "wild west" of buying medicines on the web, says Thorrun Govind, a pharmacist, health lawyer and former chair of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Read more: BBC
What’s New [🇺🇸]
Eli Lilly Launches Digital Pharmacy with Home Delivery Service in the US
Eli Lilly and Company recently announced LillyDirect, a new digital healthcare experience for patients in the U.S. living with obesity, migraine and diabetes. LillyDirect offers disease management resources, including access to independent healthcare providers, tailored support, and direct home delivery of select Lilly medicines through third-party pharmacy dispensing services. "LillyDirect offers more choices in how and where people access healthcare, including a convenient home delivery option to fill Lilly medicines they have been prescribed." said David A. Ricks, Lilly's chair and CEO.
Read more: Lilly Investors
eCommerce [🇩🇪]
Paying for ePrescriptions: Digital Challenges in Berlin Pharmacies
Berlin's pharmaceutical landscape undergoes a digital transformation as ePrescriptions gain traction, introducing payment models for access. Apps like "Arzt-direkt" and platforms such as "Med-theke" propose fees for pharmacy services, raising concerns about the impact on patient choice. Pharmacies express worries over potential discrimination, emphasizing the need for fair competition. As Berlin embraces digital practices, questions arise about the future of payment models and their implications on pharmacy dynamics and patient preferences.
Read more: Apotheke Adhoc [Article in German]. Google Translate in English here.
Editor’s Choice 🌍
Online Pharmacies: Fueling Growth for Startups and Giants
Unveiling the transformative power of online pharmacies, the US Chamber of Commerce delves into their pivotal role in reshaping the pharmaceutical industry. From fostering innovation to facilitating collaboration, these digital platforms are driving substantial growth opportunities for both emerging startups and established giants. With streamlined processes and enhanced accessibility, online pharmacies are redefining the healthcare landscape, illustrating a future where technology plays a central role in commerce and service delivery.
Read more: US Chamber
Manufacturers & Retailers Hiring Now:
Discover actively recruiting positions in the ePharmacy Industry below:
Category Manager Media, Boehringer Ingelheim [🇩🇪]
More info: LinkedIn
Procurement Business Engagement Partner, Pfizer [🇮🇪]
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IT-Asset & License Manager, RedCare Pharmacy [🇩🇪]
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IT Project Manager, Novartis [🇨🇿]
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Metabolic Account Manager, Eli Lilly and Company [🇳🇴]
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