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Podcast hosts and guests discuss the price gap between traditional and online pharmacies, exploring regulations and struggles faced by brick and mortar pharmacies in the UK and China, complexities of prescription charges in different regions, pricing policies for pharmaceuticals in China, impact of e-commerce on the pharmacy industry, and the importance of pharmacies in the community.
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- Traditional pharmacies often have higher prices due to operational costs, while online pharmacies offer medications at lower prices due to lower overhead costs.
- Concerns have been raised about brick-and-mortar pharmacies charging significantly higher prices than online platforms and recommending unnecessary medicines, leading to calls for stricter regulation.
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Price Gap Between Physical and Online Pharmacies
There is a significant price gap between traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacies and online pharmacies. Customers are often surprised to find that purchasing medication from local pharmacies can be more expensive compared to cheaper options available online.
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