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Internet Pharmacies are an Often-Overlooked Part of the Medicines Supply Chain

Quality Matters

Of the roughly 35,000 online pharmacies worldwide, 95% operate illegally across the globe – in violation of local laws and relevant pharmacy practice standards – and approximately 20 new illegal online pharmacy websites go live globally every day, according to statistics from the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP).

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Insurance issues (the bane of most patients showing up to the pharmacy) is another, with prices being a constant headache for patients and coverage understanding by prescribers along with requests for prior authorizations and claim denials. Suddenly a 15-minute wait becomes a 2-day endeavor of back and forths and miscommunication.

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The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt

Digital Pharmacist

In numerous studies, retail pharmacies are continuously selected by patients because of their proximity to home and acceptance of their insurance. Patients now look to their pharmacies for their health needs outside of just prescription refills such as vaccinations and Point of Care Testing.

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Optimising spend, maximising growth

Express Pharma

This collaboration was vital; it fostered communication among stakeholders, allowing them to swiftly address production hurdles and supply chain uncertainties that arose from both international raw material shortages and unpredictable COVID outbreaks.

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What Are Your Clients Looking For? An Explanation of Pharmacy Search Behaviours

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.” Pharmacies that offer reliable health information, either through blogs, FAQs, or dedicated advice pages, can attract these searches and position themselves as trusted sources of health advice. Common queries include “flu jab near me,” “COVID-19 vaccine booking,” or “travel vaccines at pharmacies.”

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The New Pharmacy Model

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Additionally, pharmacies offer advanced services such as New Medicine Service (NMS), hypertension management, Pharmacy First consultations, flu vaccinations, and access to emergency contraception like the Morning After Pill. Additionally, technology infusion ensures a seamless and efficient service delivery.