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Case Study on The Rise Of E-Pharmacies in India
Subject area: Biological & Medical Sciences · Area of research: Pharmacy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717730
Abstract
The Indian healthcare ecosystem has undergone rapid digital transformation over the last decade, leading to the emergence of e-pharmacies as a significant segment within the pharmaceutical supply chain. This study examines the rise of e-pharmacies in India, focusing on growth drivers, market trends, regulatory frameworks, challenges, and future prospects. The paper also includes a case study analysis of major players such as Tata 1mg, PharmEasy, and Netmeds. Findings suggest that technological adoption, pandemic-driven demand, and improved logistics have accelerated the growth of e-pharmacies, although regulatory and ethical concerns remain critical barriers.
Keywords
Ecosystem, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Inventory Management, Digital India, Fake Medicines
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How to cite this paper
@article{1717730,
author = {Tarunesh Bajpai, Khushi Vimal, Priyanshi Tiwari, Ashuvendra Pratap Singh, Dr. Shalini Singh},
title = {Case Study on The Rise Of E-Pharmacies in India},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {1205-1209},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1717730.pdf},
abstract = {The Indian healthcare ecosystem has undergone rapid digital transformation over the last decade, leading to the emergence of e-pharmacies as a significant segment within the pharmaceutical supply chain. This study examines the rise of e-pharmacies in India, focusing on growth drivers, market trends, regulatory frameworks, challenges, and future prospects. The paper also includes a case study analysis of major players such as Tata 1mg, PharmEasy, and Netmeds. Findings suggest that technological adoption, pandemic-driven demand, and improved logistics have accelerated the growth of e-pharmacies, although regulatory and ethical concerns remain critical barriers.},
keywords = {Ecosystem, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Inventory Management, Digital India, Fake Medicines},
month = {May},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717730}
}