CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERARURE

Foreign literature
Although the large assortment of available items and instant connections are the
best parts of the internet, it has drastically and irreversibly affected our lives. With just a
few clicks, you may have something from all over the world delivered to your door. As
clarified by (Shah, 2020), For a variety of consumers, online markets have proven to be
a fantastic resource. You may sell or buy almost anything in these markets! Since these
innovations have altered our shopping and living habits, they have also altered the
health community. How? Online health pharmacies and consultancies are on the rise
right now. Online pharmacies and consultancies, in particular, have made it easier for
us to locate and obtain medicine from all over the world. Even better, you won't have to
leave your house to receive a prescription thanks to these online options.

Development and Validation of a scale to measure the perceived benefits and

risks of online pharmacy stores
Online pharmacies business in India growing exponentially. According to
(Madhavaiah, 2020), Aimed to measure the perceived benefits and risks of online
pharmacy stores concerning respect to India. Based on the literature, the current
research study summarizes the state of online pharmacies in India. The research paper
also addresses the potential benefits and hazards of utilizing online pharmacies.
Additionally, a scale was created to measure the potential benefits and dangers of
online pharmacies, and the scale was validated using several statistical tools. The
research is significant since the number of internet pharmacies in India is growing.

The availability of prescription-only analgesics purchased from the internet in the

UK
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS SUBJECT
 People are increasingly using the internet to obtain medications.
 This unregulated online market poses a risk to the health of patients and the
general public.

This trend has allowed the growth of internet pharmacies that offer a
convenient and anonymous way of purchasing a range of medicines, As cited by
(Maxwell, 2020), most developed countries require a valid prescription and a risk-
benefit assessment by a competent healthcare professional before they can be
administered. Unregulated websites are by passing the necessity for a prescription,
 posing a possible risk to public health. Internet medication purchases have already
been linked to severe morbidity and mortality.
According to authors, (András Fittler 1, Róbert György Vida 1, Mátyás Káplár
2, & Lajos Botz 1, 2018), Although thousands of internet pharmacies are accessible
on the web, the actual size of the market is unknown. Currently, there is limited data
available on the use of internet pharmacies, the number, and attitude of people
obtaining medications and other health products from the internet.
Internet Pharmacy: Issues of Access, Quality, Costs, and Regulation
Since the first significant Web site was launched in the United States three years
ago, Internet pharmacy has attracted a lot of attention. As cited by (Crawford, 2020), In
a period of time, the Internet pharmacy market has changed dramatically. This study
opens with an overview of historical concerns and the evolving structure of Internet
pharmacy. The benefits and drawbacks of practicing pharmacy online are discussed.
Access, quality, and cost issues are discussed. Regulation challenges at the state and
federal levels are discussed. The use of Internet pharmacy sites for acquiring
prescription drug products is recommended to consumers.
Pharmacy Management System for The Central Pharmacy - Pokunuwita
This project illustrates the designing and implementation of a web based Pharmacy
management system for the Central Pharmacy, Pokunuwita. As cited by (Rathnayake,
2021), the main goal of is to improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency in the pharmaceutical
store by reducing issues that arise during normal operations. They are now employing a
manual approach, which is extremely difficult to manage. Some important challenges
discovered in the problem domain include managing stock with paper records based on
expiry dates and the quantity available in stock. The system aims to reduce staff workload
and boost company value in order to achieve competitive advantages in the pharmaceutical
industry. Distinct users are given different jobs by the system. They are an administrator,
a cashier, a data entry operator, and a regular user, all of whom can enter onto the
system as distinct user roles and do their jobs independently. Administrator has
complete control over the system. Administrator activities include creating users,
generating reports for managerial decisions, and managing staff attendance. In addition,
the system will display information on drug expiration dates and stock levels. It is far
easier to manage stock using software than it is to work with paper records. Customers
are the company's most valuable asset. As a result, the system will assist in reducing
customer wait times.

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Consumers Turning to the Internet Pharmacy Market: Cross-Sectional Study on the Frequency and
Attitudes of Hungarian Patients Purchasing Medications Online. Hungarian: Department of
Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pécs, Pécs , HU.
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