Apr 27, 2021|
JD Health Partners with UCB in Medicine Distribution
by Hui Zhang
Leading global biopharmaceutical company Union Chimique Belge (UCB) signed an agreement on Apr. 21 with JD Health and Keyuan Trade, a subsidiary of Shanghai Pharma, which is the second largest pharmaceutical group in China.
The agreement authorizes the two companies to become exclusive agents in China for UCB’s Cetirizine Dihydrochloride tablets for the treatment of allergic disorders, with JD Health serving the pharmaceutical end of the business, and Keyuan Trade mainly serving the company’s in-hospital market.
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The agreement marks the first time JD Health will be working as an exclusive agent for a pharmaceutical company to undertake all the company’s online pharmaceutical distribution business and its offline pharmaceutical distribution business; and represents a recognition of JD Health’s pharmaceutical distribution capabilities from the whole industry.
From left to right: Enlin Jin, vice president of JD Health and general manager of the company’s medicine business; Xin Wu, general manager of UCB China; Chenxi Chu, general manager of Keyuan Xinhai (Beijing) Medical Products Trade Company.
According to official data last released in 2019, sales of anti-allergy drugs in the Chinese market have exceeded RMB 6.5 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 5%, of which public hospitals (i.e., in-hospital channel), and pharmacies together with other retail terminals (i.e., out-of-hospital channel) each accounted for 50%. Therefore, UCB has been looking forward to finding a partner to assist its sales across all channels.
Through the cooperation, JD Health will rely on its omni-channel resources, including its online pharmaceutical business, JD Pharmacy, and its offline medicine procurement platform, JD Medicine Procurement, to facilitate UCB medicine distribution both online and offline. As of the end of 2020, JD Medicine Procurement has cooperation with more than 230,000 retail outlets across China.
In addition, leveraging JD’s technology and big data, JD Health will help the brand to target a broader consumer base and effectively match consumers with products. Thanks to JD Health’s telemedicine services and a professional team of physicians, JD Health will help the brand to provide one-stop services, including online consultation, follow-up prescriptions and delivery services.
“We will take our cooperation with UCB as a starting point to continue strengthening our service capability in the pharmaceutical distribution field and join hands with more pharmaceutical companies to enhance the accessibility of quality drugs,” said Enlin Jin, vice president of JD Health and general manager of the company’s medicine business.
Mar 15, 2024|
JD Health Enhances Eldercare Services with Key Partnerships at Beijing Conference
On March 12th, JD Health held its fourth annual Partner Conference, coinciding with the Eldercare Consumption Summit in Beijing. The event attracted over 400 attendees, including eldercare specialists and industry representatives, and focused on developing a healthcare system that is both inclusive and adaptable, catering specifically to the dynamic needs of China’s aging population.
During the summit, JD Health established partnership agreements with ten industry-leading brands, including 3M, Cofoe, Yuwell, Haier, Innuovo, ITD GmbH, LePu Medical, Mateside, Omron, and Sonova. The partnerships also marked the establishment of the “Eldercare Brand Alliance,” dedicated to propelling innovation in eldercare services and products, ultimately improving the quality of life for senior citizens through collective efforts.
Jin Enlin, CEO of JD Health, highlighted the company’s commitment to leveraging collaborative resources to scale, standardize, and strengthen recognizable brands within the burgeoning silver economy. This strategic approach is poised to deliver unparalleled care and support to the elderly.
As China’s premier online health platform, JD Health offers a diverse range of over 30,000 brands and numerous subcategories in eldercare. Its expansive offerings cover various needs, from mobility aids to in-home care solutions, emphasizing a professional and user-centric ecosystem for eldercare products and services.
In January, JD Health launched a dedicated eldercare channel to provide a wide selection of products and services specifically designed for the elderly. The channel facilitates everything from the installation of nursing beds and at-home hearing aid services to 24/7 specialized online customer support, aiming to close the gap between professional healthcare services and the elderly community.
JD Health has also effectively integrated its online and offline services to establish a comprehensive eldercare service system. This includes setting up hearing centers and offering services such as medical escorting and quick home check-ups, enhancing the overall accessibility of eldercare.
With nearly 300 million people aged 60 and above, China’s silver economy is expanding rapidly. JD Health remains dedicated to serving this demographic, continuously working to improve the quality of life for senior citizens nationwide.
Jan 31, 2024|
JD Health Launches Comprehensive Elderly Care Channel, Delivering Online Health Solutions for China’s Aging Population
JD Health has recently unveiled an elderly care channel on its app, aiming to establish a comprehensive platform catering to various healthcare needs for China’s aging population. This initiative is integral to JD Health’s goal of becoming the first portal for online health consumption.
The specialized channel is designed to offer a broad range of services, addressing eight critical aspects of elderly care. These include health monitoring equipment, daily living and nursing, assistance products for mobility and personal care, physiotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine treatments, smart technology products tailored for the elderly, nutritional supplements and foods, medications for chronic illnesses, and home-visiting nursing care. This comprehensive approach reflects JD Health’s commitment to meeting the multifaceted needs of the elderly community.
A cornerstone of this initiative is the integration of JD Health’s “Family Doctor” program within the elderly care channel. This innovative program offers 24/7 health consultations, year-round health monitoring, and personalized advice for managing health and wellness.
JD Health has gone a step further to ensure usability and accessibility for senior citizens by offering services such as doorstep installation of nursing beds and hearing aid fittings, ensuring that the challenges often faced by the elderly in using these products are comprehensively addressed.
The launch of the elderly care channel coincides with the approaching Chinese New Year, a time when tradition encourages showing respect and love to parents and the elderly.
In response to JD’s recent initiative promoting the distribution of essential goods to underprivileged areas, Xiao Le, a Gen Z user of JD’s app expressed a wish in JD’s app to provide respiratory relief products to a nursing home on the outskirts of Beijing, a place where she had volunteered previously. JD Health promptly teamed up with brands and charity organizations, donating over 1,000 pieces of nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, blood pressure monitors, blood oximeters, heating patches, “JD Family Doctor” smart speakers, and other health supplies, as well as mobile phones for the elderly at the nursing home.
According to 2022 statistics from China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, the country’s population aged 60 and above has reached 280 million, with 90% of the elderly preferring home care. This represents a significant opportunity within the silver economy, one that JD Health is strategically positioned to lead and serve.
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