# Regional Online Pharmacy Launches Amazon is Creating an Online Pharmacy Service in In Bangalore By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-08-18 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-pharmacy References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/14/amazon-pharmacy-bangalore-india-launch/) & [aboutamazon](https://www.aboutamazon.com/) Amazon recently created an online pharmacy service in Bangalore, India. The new online pharmacy is titled [Amazon Pharmacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prescription-drug-discount-card), and it has already started to fulfill orders for both prescription products and others. Amazon also released a statement about how the service can help maintain social distancing, "This is particularly relevant in present times as it will help customers meet their essential needs while staying safe at home." The e-commerce giant has been attempting to [expand into pharmacy services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-one-medical) for some time and has also hired a number of health experts. Additionally, Amazon also acquired an online startup company named [PillPack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-medicine) in 2018, in a $1 billion USD deal. For Amazon, expanding into pharmacy delivery provides a new revenue stream. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Online Pharmacy Services:** Creating an online pharmacy service provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing demand for convenient and contactless healthcare solutions. - **E-commerce Expansion:** Expanding into pharmacy services allows e-commerce companies to capitalize on the increased demand for online shopping and position themselves as one-stop platforms for all customer needs. - **Healthcare Technology Integration:** Integrating health experts and acquiring online startups in the healthcare industry offers businesses the chance to combine technology and expertise to provide comprehensive digital healthcare solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can leverage online pharmacy services to diversify revenue streams and enhance customer loyalty by offering convenient healthcare solutions. - **Pharmaceutical:** Pharmaceutical companies can explore partnerships with online pharmacy services to expand their reach and cater to a wider customer base through digital platforms. - **Healthcare Technology:** Healthcare technology companies can collaborate with online pharmacy services to integrate their solutions and enhance the overall digital healthcare experience for patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discounted Healthcare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prescription-drug-discount-card.md) - [In-Office Pharmacy Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-pharmacy-kiosks.md) - [Virtual eCommerce Health Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-clinic.md) - [Coupon-Friendly Digital Pharmacies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-pharmacy.md) - [Combined Retailer Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-pharmacy-delivery.md) - [Supplemental Prescription Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rxpass.md) - [South African Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-8.md) - [Apothecary Distribution Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-launched-on-amazon.md) - [Expanded On-Demand Care Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-care-services.md)