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[E-commerce of pharmaceuticals].

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  • 1Pharmaceutical Policy and Economics Unit, Israeli Center for Health Technology Assessment in Health Care, Gertner Institute for Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, Tel Hashomer.

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The internet has transformed the pharmaceutical market with new e-commerce applications for consumers and businesses. However, challenges like information reliability and regulation need addressing for safe online drug sales and business operations.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health

Context:

  • The internet has revolutionized information access, significantly impacting the pharmaceutical sector.
  • E-commerce models, including Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B), are increasingly prevalent in pharmaceuticals.

Purpose:

  • To review internet-supported applications within the pharmaceutical market.
  • To explore the benefits and challenges of online drug information dissemination and sales.
  • To examine Business to Business (B2B) applications in pharmaceutical research, marketing, and logistics.

Summary:

  • Business to Consumer (B2C) applications include providing medical information and enabling online drug sales, though reliability and security are concerns.
  • Online pharmacies enhance drug accessibility but face hurdles related to data security and regulatory oversight, leading to risks of counterfeit or substandard medications.

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  • Business to Business (B2B) applications span clinical research, marketing, sales promotion, and drug distribution, offering diverse opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and researchers.

    • Impact:

    • The internet's dynamic nature has spurred innovation in pharmaceutical applications, improving information access and market reach.
    • Effective regulation and policy development are crucial for addressing the challenges posed by internet-based pharmaceutical activities.
    • Enhanced consumer empowerment and streamlined business operations are key outcomes of internet integration in the pharmaceutical industry.