/ Technology

Drugstore shoppers are looking for bargains—and buying

Shopper traffic to the bargain pages at online pharmacy Drugstore.com is up 75% compared to a year ago, the company says. More importantly, orders from shoppers visiting bargain pages—coupons, sale and clearance items—have increased 90% from a year ago.

Posted 05/13/2009Katie DeatschPost a comment

/ Marketing

Drugstore.com shows its competitors` pricing in Price Checker feature

Drugstore.com has long published its prices for branded and generic medications online. Now it is giving its competitors play on its own site: The online pharmacy has added its competitors’ prices to its Price Checker feature.

Posted 09/28/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

Online rogue pharmacies have large reach but small sales

E-mail pitches from overseas pharmacies may crowd some in-boxes, but the number of U.S. takers remains relatively small. Such pharmacies target pricey prescription drugs that health insurance may not cover.

Posted 03/14/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Technology

Walgreen launches pharmacy site targeting U.S. Hispanics

A new Spanish-language online pharmacy from Walgreen offers prescription refills and a store locator, with more to come based on user feedback. Walgreen says it undertook the initiative at the urging of store managers in Hispanic areas.

Posted 08/19/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Technology

AMA calls on physicians to meet new guidelines for online prescriptions

The American Medical Association wants physicians who conduct business over the Internet to keep closer ties with patients, such as performing a physical exam before prescribing medications online.

Posted 06/23/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

/ Technology

Half of web-based pharmacies lack licensed pharmacist, says new study

Only 50% of web-based pharmacy sites dispense prescriptions through a licensed pharmacist, reports PharmacyChecker.com.

Posted 04/08/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

PillBot.com acquires online pharmacy HealthMeds.com

Prescription drug shopping comparison site has acquired the international online pharmacy HealthMeds.com.

Posted 07/12/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment