5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 01/12/23
5 Things in ePharmacy You Need to Know This Friday 01/12/23
Industry Updates [🇮🇹]
Dr. Max Rapidly Expands with Over 210 Pharmacies in Italy
In a strategic move, Dr. Max achieves a milestone, surpassing 210 owned pharmacies in Italy. This expansion underscores the company's commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and services. The move is driven by a customer-centric approach, ensuring wider availability of pharmaceutical care. With an eye on Italy's evolving healthcare landscape, Dr. Max positions itself as a key player, aligning with its mission to provide quality and convenient pharmacy services, meeting the growing needs of the Italian population.
Read more: Dr. Max
What’s New [🇺🇸]
Online Pharmacy PostMeds Faces Data Breach Affecting Millions
A significant data breach involving pharmacy platform PostMeds, also known as Truepill, has compromised millions of records. The breach, reported on November 18, raises concerns about the security of sensitive health data. The affected companies are actively addressing the situation, but the incident underscores the growing challenges in safeguarding digital healthcare information. As data breaches become more prevalent, the need for robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector intensifies to protect patient privacy and maintain trust in digital health services.
Read more: TechCrunch
What’s New [🇦🇪]
PureHealth Launches Cutting-Edge Digital Pharmacy in UAE
PureHealth celebrates its one-year milestone by introducing an innovative digital pharmacy in the UAE. The platform revolutionizes healthcare accessibility, providing a seamless experience for users to order medications online. With a commitment to technological advancements, PureHealth aims to enhance patient convenience and streamline pharmaceutical services. The digital pharmacy aligns with the company's dedication to transforming healthcare in the region, marking a significant step toward a more efficient and patient-centric future.
Read more: Arabian Business
eCommerce [🇯🇵]
Japan Leaps Ahead: Most Drugs Available Online Post-2025
Breaking barriers in digital health, Japan plans to allow online purchase of nearly all pharmaceuticals by 2025, outpacing its 'digitally underdeveloped' status. Relaxed regulations since 2014 permitted online sales of general medicines, and last year, specialty medicines joined the list. Now, the Ministry of Health aims to eliminate face-to-face requirements even for some pharmacist-guided medicines. Expected to enhance convenience, this move signals a major shift in Japan's pharmaceutical landscape, embracing a more accessible and tech-driven approach to healthcare.
Read more: MK Co [Article in Korean]. Google Translate in English here.
Editor’s Choice 🌍
Amazon's Evolution: From Healthcare Fear Factor to Collaboration Catalyst
Once instilling fear in the healthcare industry, Amazon's role is evolving. Recent collaborations and industry partnerships indicate a shift from disruption to cooperation. The e-commerce giant's influence on healthcare is transforming into a collaborative force, working alongside providers rather than overshadowing them. As Amazon navigates the health sector, its impact is becoming more symbiotic, fostering innovation and efficiency within the industry. The narrative is changing from apprehension to anticipation, as healthcare embraces the possibilities presented by this tech giant.
Read more: The Detroit News
Manufacturers & Retailers Hiring Now:
Discover actively recruiting positions in the ePharmacy Industry below:
Data Business Manager, Novartis [🇨🇿]
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Supply Chain Data Analyst, Bausch + Lomb [🇳🇱]
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CDM Migration Business Lead, Novartis [🇮🇪]
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Project Manager, Perrigo [🇮🇪]
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Project Manager, Stada [🇩🇪]
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