- Amazon is worth an estimated $350 billion and is second only to Apple among the world’s most valuable companies.
- Since 2018, it has offered the sale of medicines online in the United States and is now fully replicating the business in Japan.
- This new project would start in 2023 when the government of the eastern nation authorizes the use of electronic prescriptions.
Amazon is the leading company in internet sales worldwide and the range of products it offers is so wide that it ranges from clothing to medicines. His power is increasing and during the pandemic it increased even more. Although regardless of this scenario, the company’s intention is not to remain stagnant but to expand.
Story of a successful model
It all started in 1994 with an idea of Jeff Bezos. Analyzing the potential of the internet, he decided to create a virtual store to buy books without leaving home. Over the years, the project evolved to become a global benchmark.
According to a Statista study states that Amazon is the second most valuable brand in the world. Its estimated value is 350 billion dollars and is second only to Apple.
On the other hand, it is estimated that only in the United States four out of every 10 dollars of digital sales are captured by the Bezos company. In this way you can appreciate its dominance within this area.
However, in recent years health has become a priority for the company. But within the successes it has also had some failed ideas such as Amazon Care. This exclusive telemedicine service for the United States had a very short lifespan. Surprisingly, it was announced that December 31, 2022 will be the last day it will be available.
Sale of prescription drugs online
On the other hand, the idea is not to remain static and in accordance with the Japanese media Nikkei The new business of the company is already defined. what you have planned Amazon is getting started with selling prescription drugs in Japan.
At this time the only limitation is that Electronic prescriptions are not yet regulated in the eastern nation. It is expected that during the following months the government will authorize its use so that the American empire can begin its expansion.
The strategy is quite similar to the one already in operation in the United States. It is planned that start during 2023 and will consist of being able to acquire controlled drugs through the internet to receive them directly at home the next day.
This model was started in the American Union in 2018 when the Bezos company acquired the startup PillPack and turned it into Amazon Pharmacy. Since then it has been one of the most successful projects and that is why he now plans to bring the same model to Japan.
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