E-Pharma in India

Abstract

In the world of IT there has been a great impact on the usage of E-Pharmacy. The purpose of this research is to identify and empirically validate the various factors for adoption and usage of e-pharmacy for purchasing medications by consumers. The idea of electronic pharmacy and the selling of drugs online has been in vogue around the world for more than two decades.[7] Online Pharmacy or E-Pharmacy has become an easier way to get medicines, bookings of certain lab test done at home because rather than going outside for purchasing medicines, getting health check-up done, it is an easier method to get these things completed just with few clicks. Ensuring the privacy and safety of user and their demands, this industry is booming up very fast.[4] Many of these industries offer overnight delivery to avoid delay. Prescriptions are also checked for medicines ordered by verified doctors. The recent worldwide pandemic has prompted several companies to turn to the online market. The pharmaceutical industry is one such significant and crucial in India. There has been an upsurge in online pharmacies throughout the Indian subcontinent over the last 3–5 years.