Introduction: Online pharmacies describe the companies that allow consumers to order medicine, prescription and/or over-the-counter, through the Internet. The impact of online pharmacies on the pharmaceutical industry will grow as the online pharmacy market expands and constitutes a larger portion of overall drug sales.
Scope: - Company profiles of major online pharmacy players in the UK and the US are provided.
- Recommendations for addressing online pharmacies are based on analysis of the present online pharmacy market in Europe and the US.
Report Highlights: The regulatory environment, including the creation of new regulations and improved enforcement, will be a key factor influencing the growth of the online pharmacy market in the short term
In the long term, an increased adoption of ePrescribing will serve as a significant driver in the expansion of the online pharmacy market
In order to address the risk of reduced profits due to parallel importing, drug manufacturers should consider restricting sales to online pharmacies that sell discounted drugs to neighboring countries
Reasons to Purchase: - Gain valuable insight into the key regulatory issues concerning online pharmacies
- Assess the future of the online pharmacy market and the implications for the pharmaceutical industry
- Understand the role that ePrescribing will have in the expansion of the online pharmacy market
