5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 22/09/23
eCommerce [🇺🇸]
Mark Cuban Takes on Big Pharma in Healthcare Disruption
Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur, is taking on the pharmaceutical giants. With a focus on innovation and affordability, Cuban is leveraging his business acumen to disrupt the traditional healthcare model. His ventures and investments aim to challenge the status quo, potentially reshaping healthcare accessibility and affordability for millions. In this battle for healthcare reform, Cuban's influence and determination may usher in a new era of more accessible and affordable treatments for all.
Read more: Men's Health
Industry Updates [🇪🇪]
Fully Autonomous Robot Pharmacy Revolutionizes Healthcare Landscape in Estonia
A groundbreaking development is on the horizon - the advent of fully autonomous robot pharmacies. These advanced healthcare solutions are set to transform the landscape of medication dispensing and accessibility in communities. With their potential to enhance efficiency and convenience, they hold the promise of significantly improving patient care and access to vital medications. This introduction of cutting-edge technology marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of healthcare services, pointing towards a brighter and more accessible future.
Read more: Euronews Next
What’s New [🇦🇺]
Owner of Bunnings and Kmart Enters Prescriptions Business, Raising Data Privacy Concerns
The integration of a controversial online doctor service alongside Bunnings, Kmart and hundreds of pharmacies in the Wesfarmers portfolio has raised concerns among medical practitioners about potential risks to patient data security. InstantScripts sprang to prominence during the pandemic, offering an alternative to the GP by generating prescriptions via an online form that was then remotely checked by a doctor.
Read more: The Guardian
eCommerce [🇪🇸]
A Guide for Safely Purchasing Medications Online in Spain
Since 2013, online purchasing of medicines has been legal in Spain, although it remains a less popular choice among Spaniards. Authorities and specialists warn that this type of purchase has its dangers, such as scams and even counterfeit medicines that can endanger our health. This guide aims to explain the types of medications that can be purchased online and the necessary precautions to ensure safe online purchases. The answers provided in this guide are sourced from the Ministry of Health in Spain.
Read more: Newtral [Article in Spanish]. Google Translate in English here.
Editor’s Choice 🌍
Patients Turn to ePharmacies, Receiving Counterfeit Weight Loss Medications in Europe
A Politico report highlights the alarming surge of counterfeit weight loss drugs in Europe, particularly Ozempic and Wegovy. With the demand for weight loss medication on the rise, fake versions of these drugs are flooding the market, putting consumers at risk. Patients are even turning to social media and online pharmacies in a desperate bid to get their hands on the drugs Regulatory agencies and law enforcement are grappling with the challenge of identifying and curbing the distribution of these dangerous counterfeit medications, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance in the pharmaceutical sector.
Read more: Politico
Manufacturers & Retailers Hiring Now:
Discover actively recruiting positions in the ePharmacy Industry below:
Global Manager, Digital Marketing, Sandoz [🇨🇿]
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Category Management Partner, Pfizer [🇮🇪]
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Channel Lead eCommerce, Sanofi [🇦🇺]
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Product Change Management Project Leader, Takeda [🇦🇹]
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Global Sales Force Optimization Lead, Viatris [🇮🇹]
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