online pharmacy

Person in their home sitting in front of a computer putting a test in a bag
By  Jessica Hagen 12:45 pm October 2, 2024
At-home diagnostics company LetsGetChecked announced it has finalized its acquisition of digital pharmacy and telehealth startup Truepill. LetsGetChecked offers at-home tests for sexual health, diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol and COVID-19, while TruePill is an online digital pharmacy. The acquisition expands LetsGetChecked pharmacy and technology offerings, allowing for a more extended period of...
Two people on a telehealth call with medication on the table
By  Jessica Hagen 10:16 am February 21, 2023
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) is partnering with diabetes and chronic disease management company Diathrive Health to provide lower-cost prescription medication and diabetes testing supplies to Diathrive's members.  Diathrive Health offers individuals and employers personalized coaching via live messaging and video chat, as well as care plans, articles and videos to help manage...
A pharmacist showing the SwipeRx mobile app
By  Adam Ang 11:22 pm February 9, 2023
Online pharmacy platform SwipeRx has received $10 million in additional Series B funding from marquee investors, including Sanofi’s Global Health Unit and Cercano Management. The round was also joined by its existing investors, SIG, Johnson & Johnson, and Patamar Capital. The company, which has a network of over 250,00 pharmacy professionals and 50,000 pharmacies, initially raised $27 million...
 Lifepack digital pharmacy website
By  Adam Ang 12:49 am August 19, 2022
Indonesian digital pharmacy Lifepack scores $7M in Series A funding Lifepack, a digital pharmacy in Indonesia, has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Golden Gate Ventures.  Launched in 2020, the mobile health platform offers quality and cheap medicines, including over-the-counter drugs, general supplements, and medication for chronic illnesses. Available on Android and iOS...
SwipeRx mobile app
By  Adam Ang 03:50 am May 24, 2022
Singapore-headquartered online pharmacy platform SwipeRx has raised $27 million in a Series B funding round led by MDI Ventures.  It also received backing from global investors, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, and Susquehanna International Group.  WHAT IT DOES Formerly mClinica Pharmacy Solutions, SwipeRx operates an online platform where...
Mobile phone view of the WellAway e-pharmacy app
By  Adam Ang 10:00 pm January 13, 2022
Specialty pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare company Hyphens Pharma has formally launched Singapore's first Health Sciences Authority-approved digital pharmacy. WHAT IT DOES Hyphens Pharma is engaged in three business segments: specialty pharma, proprietary brands, and medical hypermart and digital. It has established its presence across major Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore,...
A man waiting in a doorway as a woman delivers medications
By  Emily Olsen 12:48 pm December 21, 2021
Canadian digital pharmacy Mednow has entered into agreements to purchase Liver Care Canada and London Pharmacare. The news comes about a week after it completed its acquisition of Infusicare Canada, another specialty pharmacy.  Under the terms of the non-arm’s length party transactions, Mednow will acquire Liver Care Canada for initial cash payment of C$65,000 and two subsequent earn-out payments...
A woman using a tablet delivering medications while a man stands in his doorway in the background
By  Emily Olsen 11:32 am December 13, 2021
Canadian digital pharmacy Mednow has wrapped up its acquisition of Infusicare Canada Inc., a specialty pharmacy focused on biologic drugs, for C$1.85 million in cash. The news comes months after the company launched its own telehealth service that complements its virtual pharmacy offerings.  WHY IT MATTERS Mednow is positioning this latest acquisition as a way to boost its presence in the...
SastaSundar app
By  Adam Ang 02:22 am November 26, 2021
Flipkart to enter healthcare space via SastaSundar acquisition One of India's leading e-commerce platforms, Flipkart, has signed definitive agreements to buy a majority stake at online pharmacy startup SastaSundar. The Kolkota-based startup works with over 490 pharmacies to deliver healthcare products across the country. It also uses AI and data analytics to offer counselling services via its...
Website for the Script Delivery service of Healthengine, together with Chemist2U
By  Adam Ang 04:11 am October 6, 2021
Australian consumer health app Healthengine has partnered with digital pharmacy Chemist2U to offer prescription medicine delivery on its platform.  In a media release, Healthengine said prescription delivery provides convenience and time savings to time-poor people who prefer online purchasing. Its more than 3.6 million users can now upload their digital or paper scripts via a website or mobile...