This chapter delves into the obstacles faced by older individuals, particularly those in low-income brackets, when trying to use online platforms for acquiring medications. It also explores the possible repercussions of elderly exclusion from online benefits, discusses platform competition, and the evolving dynamics between online and offline pharmaceutical markets.
Imagine a world where your medicine cabinet is just a click away, and your medical insurance foots the bill! That’s the reality for Beijing residents as of July 1st. Will this new policy that includes online medicine purchases under insurance coverage shake up the entire pharmaceutical landscape? On the show: Heyang, Ding Heng & Josh Cotterill.