E-Pharmacy Market by Drug Type (Prescription Drugs, Over-the-Counter Drugs), Product Type (Cold and Flu, Skin Care, Dental, Vitamins, Weight Loss), Region, Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2021 to 2028

  • Publish Date: Oct, 2021
  • Report ID: 419707
  • Category: Healthcare
  • Pages: 223
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The global e-pharmacy market is expected to grow from USD 48.9 billion in 2020 to USD 153.79 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 15.4% during the forecast period 2021-2028.

An e-pharmacy is a web pharmacy that operates on the internet and offers medicines to customers via transport agencies or mail. E-pharmacy is likewise referred to as a web pharmacy, internet pharmacy, and mail order pharmacy. In recent periods, one of the modern strategies in the healthcare enterprise is telemedicine, which has provided a completely unique manner for consumers to access healthcare recommendation through IT. Many technological advances help increase price transparency, increase awareness, discover appropriate health service providers, medicine reminders, and alerts. Like telemedicine, e-pharmacy is some other technological innovation that has become a hassle solver for the transportation of contactless medication during the pandemic days, and now the demand for e-pharmacy has extensively improved in recent times

The factors driving the market are growing adoption of internet across the globe, increased number of internet-based online services, and the increasing implementation of e-prescriptions in hospitals and other healthcare services. The factors restraining the market growth are lack of awareness in developing and under-developed regions, government rules and regulations, fake websites, scams negative publicity downgrades the image of e-pharmacy. The opportunities available for the growth of the market are decreasing the time consumption of e-prescriptions and uploading the prescription online.

The study delivers the comprehensive analysis of drug type, product type, and region. The drug type segment includes prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. The over-the-counter segment held the largest market share the year 2020, owing to the reliability and convenience and lack of prescription for the consumer to purchase it. The product type segment includes cold and flu, skin care, dental, vitamins, weight loss, and others. The skincare segment held the largest market share in year 2020, owing to the increasing concerns about the beauty and appearance.

The market has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. North America held the largest market share in the year 2020, owing to the advancement in the technology such as, internet access across the country and developed information technology structure. Recently FDA (food And Drug Administrative) has provided the appropriate information about the e-pharmacy and its benefits which in turn increased the trust. Asia- Pacific is expected to hold the largest market share in the global e pharmacy market over the forecast period. Increasing the internet facilities and growing awareness about the internet in the countries like China and India driving the growth of the market.

Some of the notable players in the market are Giant Eagle, Inc., Walmart Stores, Inc., The Kroger Co., CVS Health Corporation, DocMorris, Optium Rx, Inc., Express Script Holding Company, Walgreen Co., Rowlands Pharmacy, and Banner Health. Companies are adopting strategic initiatives, such as manufacturing ability expansion, acquisitions, and mergers, to tap greater market share and increase their business productivity. Hyperlocal drugs shipping app was acquired by Netmeds in November 2016, on the same platform they added a utility named Pluss for an undisclosed amount.

Global E-pharmacy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Drug Type

  • Prescription Drugs
  • Over-the-Counter Drugs

Global E-pharmacy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type

  • Cold and Flu
  • Skin Care
  • Dental
  • Vitamins
  • Weight Loss
  • Others

Global E-pharmacy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • Sweden
    • Netherland
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Turkey
    • Switzerland
    • Belgium
    • Rest Of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Singapore
    • Malaysia
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Philippines
    • Rest Of APAC
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Peru
    • Colombia
    • Rest Of South America
  • Middle East And Africa
    •  UAE
    •  Saudi Arabia
    •  Egypt
    •  Nigeria
    •  South Africa
    • Rest Of MEA

Report Description:

  • The base year for the study has been considered 2020, historic year 2018 and 2019, the forecast period considered is from 2021 to 2028.
  • The study delivers a comprehensive analysis of global e-pharmacy market for all segments and region
  • The report offers in-depth analysis of driving factors, opportunities and restraints for gaining the key insight of the market. The report emphasizes on all the key trends that play a vital role in the enlargement of the market from 2021 to 2028.
  • Porter’s Five Forces model is used in order to recognize the competitive scenario in the market. This report incorporates the industry analysis which is focused on providing an extensive view of the market.
  • The study also includes attractiveness analysis of all segments and regions which are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate and attractiveness in terms of present and future opportunist for understanding the future growth of the market.
  • The report provides company profile of the key players operating in the market and a comparative analysis based on their business overviews, product offering, segment market share, regional presence, business strategies, innovations, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, joint venture, collaborations, partnerships, SWOT analysis, and key financial information.
  • The market estimates have been evaluated by considering the effect of different political, economic, social, technological and legal factors which are based on our extensive secondary research, primary research, and in-house databases.

1. Introduction
    1.1. Objectives of the Study
    1.2. Market Definition
    1.3. Research Scope
    1.4. Currency
    1.5. Key Target Audience
2. Research Methodology and Assumptions
3. Executive Summary
4. Premium Insights
    4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    4.2. Value Chain Analysis
    4.3. Top Investment Pockets
          4.3.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Drug Type
          4.3.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Product Type
          4.3.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
    4.4. Industry Trends
5. Market Dynamics
    5.1. Market Evaluation
    5.2. Drivers
          5.2.1. Increase in use of internet
          5.2.2. Growing use of technology in the healthcare sector
    5.3. Restrains
          5.3.1. Scams and fake websites
          5.3.2. Expired pharmaceutical products
    5.4. Opportunities
          5.4.1. Decreasing time consumption of e-prescription uploading
6. Global E-pharmacy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Drug Type
    6.1. Segment Overview
    6.2. Prescription Drugs
    6.3. Over-the-counter drugs
7. Global E-pharmacy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type
    7.1. Segment Overview
    7.2. Cold and flu
    7.3. Skin care
    7.4. Dental
    7.5. Vitamins
    7.6. Weight loss
    7.7. Others
8. Global E-pharmacy Market Analysis and Forecast, By Regional Analysis
    8.1. Segment Overview
    8.2. North America
          8.2.1. U.S.
          8.2.2. Canada
          8.2.3. Mexico
    8.3. Europe
          8.3.1. Germany
          8.3.2. France
          8.3.3. U.K.
          8.3.4. Italy
          8.3.5. Spain
    8.4. Asia-Pacific
          8.4.1. Japan
          8.4.2. China
          8.4.3. India
    8.5. South America
          8.5.1. Brazil
    8.6. Middle East and Africa
          8.6.1. UAE
          8.6.2. South Africa
9. Global E-pharmacy Market-Competitive Landscape
    9.1. Overview
    9.2. Market Share of Key Players in Global E-pharmacy Market
          9.2.1. Global Company Market Share
          9.2.2. North America Company Market Share
          9.2.3. Europe Company Market Share
          9.2.4. APAC Company Market Share
    9.3. Competitive Situations and Trends
          9.3.1. Product Launches and Developments
          9.3.2. Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
          9.3.3. Mergers & Acquisitions
          9.3.4. Expansions
10. Company Profiles
    10.1. Giant Eagle, Inc.
          10.1.1. Business Overview
          10.1.2. Company Snapshot
          10.1.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.1.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.1.5. Recent Developments
          10.1.6. SWOT Analysis
    10.2. Walmart Stores, Inc.
          10.2.1. Business Overview
          10.2.2. Company Snapshot
          10.2.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.2.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.2.5. Recent Developments
          10.2.6. SWOT Analysis
    10.3. The Kroger Co.
          10.3.1. Business Overview
          10.3.2. Company Snapshot
          10.3.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.3.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.3.5. Recent Developments
          10.3.6. SWOT Analysis
    10.4. CVS Health Corporation
          10.4.1. Business Overview
          10.4.2. Company Snapshot
          10.4.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.4.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.4.5. Recent Developments
          10.4.6. SWOT Analysis

    10.5. DocMorris
          10.5.1. Business Overview
          10.5.2. Company Snapshot
          10.5.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.5.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.5.5. Recent Developments
          10.5.6. SWOT Analysis
    10.6. Optium Rx, Inc.
          10.6.1. Business Overview
          10.6.2. Company Snapshot
          10.6.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.6.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.6.5. Recent Developments
          10.6.6. SWOT Analysis
    10.7. Express Script Holding Company
          10.7.1. Business Overview
          10.7.2. Company Snapshot
          10.7.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.7.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.7.5. Recent Developments
          10.7.6. SWOT Analysis
    10.8. Walgreen Co.
          10.8.1. Business Overview
          10.8.2. Company Snapshot
          10.8.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.8.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.8.5. Recent Developments
          10.8.6. SWOT Analysis
    10.9. Rowlands Pharmacy
          10.9.1. Business Overview
          10.9.2. Company Snapshot
          10.9.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.9.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.9.5. Recent Developments
          10.9.6. SWOT Analysis
    10.10. Banner Health
          10.10.1. Business Overview
          10.10.2. Company Snapshot
          10.10.3. Company Market Share Analysis
          10.10.4. Company Product Portfolio
          10.10.5. Recent Developments
          10.10.6. SWOT Analysis

List of Table

1. Global E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

2. Global Prescription Drugs, E-pharmacy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion) 

3. Global Over the counter drugs, E-pharmacy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

4. Global E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

5. Global Cold and flu,E-pharmacy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

6. Global Skin care, E-pharmacy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

7. Global Dental, E-pharmacy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

8. Global Vitamins, E-pharmacy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

9. Global Weight loss, E-pharmacy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

10. Global Others, E-pharmacy Market, By Region, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

11. North America E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

12. North America E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

13. U.S. E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

14. U.S. E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

15. Canada E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

16. CanadaE-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

17. Mexico E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

18. Mexico E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

19. Europe E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

20. Europe E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

21. Germany E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

22. Germany E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

23. France E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

24. France E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

25. U.K. E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

26. U.K. E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

27. Italy E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

28. Italy E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

29. Spain E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

30. Spain E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

31. Asia Pacific E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

32. Asia Pacific E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

33. Japan E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

34. Japan E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

35. China E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

36. China E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

37. India E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

38. India E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

39. South America E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

40. South America E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

41. Brazil E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

42. Brazil E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

43. Middle East and Africa E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

44. Middle East and Africa E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

45. UAE E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

46. UAE E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

47. South Africa E-pharmacy Market, By Drug Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

48. South Africa E-pharmacy Market, By Product Type, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)

List of Figures 

1. Global E-pharmacy Market Segmentation

2. Global E-pharmacy Market: Research Methodology

3. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach

4. Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach

5. Data Triangulation

6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 

7. Value Chain Analysis 

8. Global E-pharmacy Market Attractiveness Analysis ByDrug Type

9. Global E-pharmacy Market Attractiveness Analysis ByProduct Type

10. Global E-pharmacy Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

11. Global E-pharmacy Market: Dynamics

12. Global E-pharmacy Market Share by Drug Type (2021&2028)

13. Global E-pharmacy Market Share by Product Type (2021&2028)

14. Global E-pharmacy Market Share by Regions (2021&2028)

15. Global E-pharmacy Market Share by Company (2020)

Research Methodology

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Market research is valuable because of the following reasons:

  • Market research helps businesses strengthen a company’s position
  • Market research helps in minimizing the investment risks associated with the businesses in any industry vertical
  • Market research helps in identifying the potential threats and opportunities associated with the business industry
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Our research report features both the aspects; qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative part provides insights about the market driving forces, potential opportunities, customer’s demands and requirement which in turn help the companies to come up with new strategies in order to survive in the long run competition. The quantitative segment offers the most credible information related to the industry. Based on the data gathering, we use to derive the market size and estimate their future growth prospects on the basis of global, region and country.

Our market research process involves with the four specific stages.

  • Data Collection
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  • Market Deduction & Formulation
  • Data Screening & Validation

Data Collection: This stage of the market research process involves with the gathering and collecting of the market/industry related data from the sources. There are basically two types of research methods:

  • Primary Research: By conducting primary research, it involves with the two types of data gathering; exploratory and specific. Exploratory data is open-ended and helps us to define a particular problem involving surveys, and pilot study to the specific consumer group, knowing their needs and wants catering to the industry related product/service offering. Explanatory data gathering follows with the bit of unstructured way. Our analyst group leads the study by focusing on the key crowd, in this manner picking up bits of knowledge from them. In light of the points of view of the clients, this data is used to plan advertise techniques. In addition, showcase overviews causes us to comprehend the current scenario of the business. Specific data gathering on the hand, involves with the more structured and formal way. The primary research usually includes in telephonic conversations, E-mail collaborations and up close and personal meetings/interviews with the raw material suppliers, industrial wholesalers, and independent consultants/specialists. The interviews that we conduct offers important information on showcase size and industry development patterns. Our company likewise conducts interviews with the different business specialists so as to increase generally bits of knowledge of the business/showcase.
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  • Evaluating the current industry trends popular in the market.

Data Synthesis: This stage includes the evaluation and assessment of all the data acquired from the primary and secondary research. It likewise includes in evaluating the information for any disparity watched while information gathering identified with the market. The data & information is gathered with consideration to the heterogeneity of sources. Scientific and statistical methods are implemented for synthesizing dissimilar information sets and provide the relevant data which is fundamental for formulating strategies. Our organization has broad involvement with information amalgamation where the information goes through different stages:

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    • Top-down analysis generally refers to using broad factors as a basis for decision making. The top-down approach helps in identifying the overall market scenario along with the external and internal factors effecting the market growth.
    • The bottom-up approach takes a completely different approach. Generally, the bottom-up approach focuses its analysis on micro attributes and specific characteristics of the domain specific market.

Market Formulation & Deduction: The last stage includes assigning the data & information in a suitable way in order to derive market size. Analyst reviews and domain based opinions based on holistic approach of market estimation combined with industry investigation additionally features a crucial role in this stage.

This stage includes with the finalization of the market size and numbers that we have gathered from primary and secondary research. With the data & information addition, we ensure that there is no gap in the market information. Market trend analysis is finished by our analysts by utilizing data extrapolation procedures, which give the most ideal figures to the market.

Data Validation: Validation is the most crucial step in the process. Validation & re-validation through scientifically designed technique and process that helps us finalize data-points to be used for final calculations. This stage also involves with the data triangulation process. Data triangulation generally implicates the cross validation and matching the data which has been collected from primary and secondary research methods.

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