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Dr. B: Expanding the business model from COVID vaccines to antiviral medications

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Dr. B was founded in 2021 to connect providers with leftover COVID vaccines to the patients seeking to receive them. Medications can then be filled by a pharmacy of the patient’s choice. at the height of the COVID crisis to save lives by getting vaccines to people who needed them. The platform.

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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

The pharmacy component could be pretty straightforward with a few options, including going into a distributor role (such as Cardinal Health), creating an online pharmacy with a mail order service, or even using the new WholeFoods locations to open up physical locations. Each has pros and cons of services.

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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

Vaccines, which typically require years of development, were birthed in a mere 12 months, proving that necessity is the mother of invention, and possibly a rather impatient mother at that.

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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 Ripple Effect of Your Community Pharmacy Closing Down

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Community pharmacies are the backbone of local healthcare, providing essential services and support that go far beyond dispensing medication. They serve as accessible hubs for health advice, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and more. Invest in Branding A strong, recognisable brand can set your pharmacy apart from competitors.