China has witnessed a significant increase in internet penetration, with a large population having access to smartphones and high-speed internet connections. This widespread internet usage provides a solid foundation for the growth of e-pharmacy platforms and their services. Furthermore, as the Chinese population becomes more health-conscious and disposable incomes rise, there has been a corresponding increase in healthcare expenditure. Consumers are willing to spend more on healthcare products and services, including medicines purchased through e-pharmacy platforms. Moreover, China is facing the challenges associated with an ageing population and a rising burden of chronic diseases. E-pharmacy platforms provide a means to manage these healthcare needs by offering a wide range of medications, chronic disease management services, and health monitoring devices. In addition, China has a significant urban-rural healthcare divide, with rural areas facing limited access to healthcare services. E-pharmacy platforms play a crucial role in bridging this gap by providing online access to medicines and healthcare services, thereby addressing the healthcare disparities between urban and rural regions.
According to the research report "China E-Pharmacy Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the China E-Pharmacy market was valued at more than USD 9 Billion in 2022. E-pharmacy platforms in China are increasingly focusing on sustainability and green initiatives. They are promoting eco-friendly packaging, reducing single-use plastic, and implementing recycling programs to minimize their environmental impact. Furthermore, e-pharmacy platforms in China are increasingly offering online prescription services. Consumers can upload their prescriptions digitally, consult with healthcare professionals remotely, and receive e-prescriptions, making it more convenient to refill medications and access healthcare services. Moreover, some e-pharmacy platforms offer virtual consultations with licensed pharmacists. Users can seek professional advice and guidance on medication usage, potential drug interactions, and general health-related concerns. In addition, e-pharmacy platforms in China are leveraging big data analytics to gain insights into consumer behavior, medication usage patterns, and market trends. This data-driven approach helps platforms optimize their product offerings, marketing strategies, and personalized recommendations.
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China has a population affected by diabetes, making diabetes care products a crucial category in the e-pharmacy market. These products include blood glucose monitoring devices, test strips, insulin, oral medications, diabetic-friendly foods, dietary supplements, and diabetic foot care products. E-pharmacy platforms in China provide a convenient way for individuals with diabetes to access these products, monitor their blood sugar levels, and manage their condition effectively. Furthermore, naturopathy is gaining popularity in China as an alternative healthcare approach that focuses on natural therapies and remedies to support the body's healing mechanisms. Naturopathic products available through e-pharmacy platforms include herbal supplements, traditional Chinese medicine formulations, dietary and nutritional supplements, and natural skincare and personal care products. Chinese consumers are increasingly interested in naturopathy for promoting overall wellness and addressing specific health concerns.
The Drug Administration Law of the People's Republic of China serves as the primary legislation governing the pharmaceutical industry, including e-pharmacy. It sets standards for drug production, distribution, and sales, emphasizing the importance of product quality, safety, and authenticity. Furthermore, the Internet Drug Information Service Management Measures issued by the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) outline specific requirements for internet-based drug information services, including E-Pharmacy platforms. They cover aspects such as licensing, qualifications, information accuracy, data security, and advertising regulations. Moreover, the Chinese government has established regulations for cross-border e-pharmacy imports. Platforms must comply with customs procedures, import regulations, and product registration requirements to ensure the safety and quality of imported drugs and healthcare products. In addition, the Chinese government has been actively supporting the development of e-pharmacy. It has implemented policies to encourage the integration of online and offline healthcare services, promote the use of digital technology, and foster innovation in the sector.
Considered in this report
• Geography: China
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028
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Aspects covered in this report
• China E-Pharmacy market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation
By Drug Type
• Prescription drug
• Over-the-counter drug
By Product Type Channel
• Skin Care (Skin diseases & skin injuries)
• Allergy & food intolerance, Stomach, Intestines & Digestion
• Diabetes Care
• Heart care, circulation & veins, BP, cholesterol
• Orthopedic (muscles, bones, joints)
• Urology (Bladder, Kidney & Prostate)
• Animal pharmacy
• Naturopathy
• ENT (Eyes, ears, Tooth & Mouth)
• Cold flu
• vitamins & minerals
• Cosmetics
• Painkiller
• Others (gynec, Calm down, sleep & stress, sexuality, Lose weight, Diet & Lifestyle, Self-tests & everyday aids, smoking cessation)
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The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.
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This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to ready to E-Pharmacy industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. China Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. China E-Pharmacy Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Drug Type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Product Type
7. China E-Pharmacy Market Segmentations
7.1. China E-Pharmacy Market, By Drug Type
7.1.1. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Prescription drug, 2017-2028
7.1.2. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Over-the-counter drug , 2017-2028
7.2. China E-Pharmacy Market, By Product Type
7.2.1. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Skin Care, 2017-2028
7.2.2. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Allergy & food intolerance, Stomach, Intestines & Digestion, 2017-2028
7.2.3. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Diabetes Care, 2017-2028
7.2.4. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Heart care, circulation & veins, BP, cholesterol, 2017-2028
7.2.5. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Orthopaedic, 2017-2028
7.2.6. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Urology, 2017-2028
7.2.7. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Animal pharmacy, 2017-2028
7.2.8. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Naturopathy, 2017-2028
7.2.9. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By ENT (Eyes, ears, Tooth & Mouth), 2017-2028
7.2.10. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Cold flu, 2017-2028
7.2.11. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By vitamins & minerals, 2017-2028
7.2.12. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Cosmetics, 2017-2028
7.2.13. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Painkiller, 2017-2028
7.2.14. China E-Pharmacy Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
8. China E-Pharmacy Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Drug Type, 2023 to 2028
8.2. By Product Type, 2023 to 2028
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer
List of Table
Table 1: Influencing Factors for Global E-Pharmacy Market, 2022
Table 2: China E-Pharmacy Market Size and Forecast By Drug Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 3: China E-Pharmacy Market Size and Forecast By Product Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 4: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Prescription drug (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 5: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Over-the-counter drug (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 6: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Skin Care (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 7: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Allergy & food intolerance, Stomach, Intestines & Digestion (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 8: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Diabetes Care (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 9: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Heart care, circulation & veins, BP, cholesterol (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 10: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Orthopaedic (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 11: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Urology (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 12: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Animal pharmacy (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 13: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Naturopathy (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 14: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of ENT (Eyes, ears, Tooth & Mouth) (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 15: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Cold flu (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 16: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of vitamins & minerals (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 17: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Cosmetics (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 18: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Painkiller (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 19: China E-Pharmacy Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
List of Figures
Figure 1: China E-Pharmacy Market Size By Value (2017, 2022 & 2028F) (in USD Million)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Drug Type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Product Type
Figure 4: Porter's Five Forces of China E-Pharmacy Market
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