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AFT launches on Amazon
Deal with Sell Global moves Kiwi battler onto US and Australian Amazon sites Feisty New Zealand outfit AFT Pharmaceuticals has launched own-branded online stores on the US and Australian Amazon …
World news wrapup: 10 June 2021
Amazon offers discount six-month scripts; pharmacist who spoiled vaccines sentenced; huge shortfall in pharmacists in UK US: Amazon has announced an offer of a six-month supply of 13 commonly used …
‘It is a very, very good offer made at the right time.’
Amazon Pharmacy has launched in the US, offering Prime customers discounts on prescription medications and unlimited, free delivery – and it could be coming to Australia soon Amazon.com announced the …
World news wrapup: 20 August 2020
Backlash as Amazon enters pharmacy in India; US pharmacist sentenced after tampering with and stealing narcotic infusions; Bahamas pharmacist questions curbside pharmacy service Bengalaru, India: Outraged at the entry of …
Amazon on the move
A Guild leader says the organisation will do “whatever it takes” to defend the current pharmacy model, as Amazon applies for another health trademark Amazon has reportedly filed an application …
‘Community pharmacies should sit up and take note.’
US e-commerce giant Amazon has this month filed a trademark for the term “Amazon Pharmacy” in Australia… should local pharmacy owners be worried? This month, Amazon filed a trade mark …
World news wrapup: 21 November 2019
Amazon Pharmacy: it’s here; pharmacists provide emergency meds to stranded shoppers; Purdue Pharma settling on opioid litigation Somerville, Massachusetts: Amazon Pharmacy has arrived, following a rebranding, reports CNN Business. The …
Could Amazon provide better health spend value?
Amazon is likely to make “huge strides” in healthcare, says one data and analytics company GlobalData, a data and insight provider with an interest in healthcare, says that Amazon’s business …
Health to partner with Amazon
The NHS is set to partner with Amazon to deliver health advice via voice-activated devices In the UK, new Health Secretary Matt Hancock has used his first speech in the …
Why should community pharmacists stay optimistic?
Despite the recent news regarding Amazon and Chemist Warehouse, community pharmacy is far from being at death’s door, says the Pharmacy Guild The decision by Chemist Warehouse to switch wholesalers …
A ‘crystal ball’ into Australia’s destiny?
The worst thing wholesalers could do is pretend Amazon is not going to have an impact and ignore the threat, says Sigma chief A few weeks ago, Amazon announced that …
Amazon enters pharmacy market
Pharmacies need to start protecting themselves from Amazon now, as its entry into Australia is “almost inevitable,” says one expert If the online giant was able to enter the Australian …