Fierce Health Payers February 4, 2020
Traditional drug store chains are feeling the pressure from new digital players such as Amazon and e-pharmacy startups like Capsule and NowRx.
As competition from digital rivals continues to grow, CVS and Walgreens are embracing retail healthcare and expanding their healthcare offerings by adding value-based care and outpatient services, according to a new report from Coresight Research.
Drugstores are going beyond being mere places to fill prescriptions and pick up convenience items, responding to consumer demand for healthcare solutions.
Here are three things the drug chains are doing to compete with digital rivals:
In-store health services
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