Dozens of digital pharmacies have appeared in recent years, jostling for consumers’ attention alongside the digital twins of national retail chains and mass merchandisers. The threat of recession may send more consumers online, looking for lower prescription prices.
Like death and taxes, rising drug prices seem inevitable for US consumers. But rising prices on other goods like gasoline and groceries mean hard choices for households with tight budgets, and medications are often abandoned for other necessities. The internet is a first stop for many consumers looking for healthcare information—and better prices. Now may be the moment digital pharmacies make their play.
3 KEY QUESTIONS THIS REPORT WILL ANSWER
What channels are consumers using to buy prescription drugs, and how have those changed in recent years?
What are the challenges and digital opportunities for online pharmacies to appeal to consumers?
Who is poised to win in the face of economic uncertainty?
WHAT’S IN THIS REPORT? We look at the US prescription drug market and how digital pharmacies are jockeying for consumers’ attention by offering low prices, transparency, and free delivery.
KEY STAT: US prescription drug spending will continue to rise through 2026, based on the growing number of people with one or more chronic conditions—which includes adults of all age groups. It’s not just seniors who need regular medications.
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