Amazon launches online pharmacy in India
According to a Reuters report, Amazon has launched an online pharmacy in the southern city of Bengaluru, India. The newly launched service, Amazon Pharmacy, offers deliveries of both over the counter and prescription drugs across the city. It will also deliver basic health devices and traditional Indian herbal medicines. India has not finalised regulations for online drug sales or e-pharmacies, and many trade groups protest against e-pharmacies as online sellers continue to threaten traditional drug stores.
About author
DW Team
The GIP Digital Watch Observatory team, consisting of over 30 digital policy experts from around the world, excels in the fields of research and analysis on digital policy issues. The team is backed by the creative prowess of Creative Lab Diplo and the technical expertise of the Diplo tech team.