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New order facilitating doorstep delivery of drugs confuses e-pharma firms

The notification allows licence holders to deliver drugs but these online marketplaces, which connects sellers and customers, do not hold any licence

Despite challenges, e-pharmacies sweeten the delivery pill by using tech

The platforms have seen an upsurge up to 3x their weekly average orders, with hand sanitisers and masks being the most sought-after products

Online pharmacies see record funding in 2019, investments double to $321 mn

The industry experts are expecting more activity in the segment, especially if a delayed regulatory framework takes place during the current year.

PharmEasy, 1mg, Netmeds look to power their brands, build trust in business

According to many reports, e-pharmacies have spent well over their capacities in building their brands

Online pharmacy 1mg raises $70 mn in funding round led by Corisol, Redwood

This round of funding puts the company's valuation at around $200 million, according to market sources

Stay on online sale of medicines to continue until next hearing: Delhi HC

The applications for impleadment were filed in a PIL by Zaheer Ahmed seeking a ban on "illegal" sale of drugs and medicines online

Online pharmacies hope for breather from govt after contrary court orders

Claim no drop in sales despite HC orders; analysts want a cautious approach

DGCI wakes up to e-pharmacies after HC orders, to notify rules soon

Delhi, Madras HC gave conflicting views on online pharmacies

Delhi HC stays online sale of drugs, prescription medicines by e-pharmacies

The pharmacies urged the court to remove the prohibition on online sale of drugs, saying they held licences and no medicines were sold illegally

e-Pharmacies appeal against order banning online sales of medicines

They claim around 20,000 people working in 10 online pharmacies, and 1.5 million customers would be impacted by the ban

Here's why you won't be able to buy medicines from online pharmacies

The order was passed by a bench comprising Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao while acting on a PIL filed by Delhi-based dermatologist Zaheer Ahmed

Centre establishing legal framework to regulate online sale of medicines

Under the proposed rules, individuals or companies will have to register with the central licensing authority to run an e-pharmacy

Consultative committee on e-pharmacies recommend low risk drugs sale

Recommendation to continue until e-pharmacies prove their worth