Taobao Deals App Opens Online Pharmacy for Consumers in Smaller Cities
Alibaba Group, 9/17/21
On September 16, Alibaba Health (0241.HK), the online healthcare subsidiary of Chinese internet conglomerate Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA; 9988.HK), said it had integrated its online pharmacy with the Taobao Deals app, popular among consumers living in China's smaller cities. The feature offers a wide range of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, nutritional supplements and other health-related products. It also supports a 24/7 consultation service, allowing more consumers to easily access over 2,000 licensed pharmacists registered on the platform.
With the new feature on Taobao Deals, consumers in more than 100 Chinese cities can order drugs and receive them the following day. Alibaba Health Pharmacy is also available via Taobao and Alipay, offering over 6,000 products, including 4,500 kinds of drugs spanning 28 major categories.
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