As the novel coronavirus epidemic continues to evolve in China, the country has introduced controls to prevent the spread of the epidemic and reduce the risk of contagion. Among the measures adopted is home quarantine, which has created challenges for patients with chronic diseases requiring visits to hospitals or clinics to obtain refills for their medications.
111, Inc. (NASDAQ: YI) ("111" or the "Company"), a leading integrated online and offline healthcare platform, announced today a strategic partnership with pharmaceutical innovator Winhealth Pharma Group ("Winhealth"), an innovative professional services platform, aimed at meeting the needs of patients with chronic diseases during the novel coronavirus public health crisis. The partnership with Winhealth uses 111's integrated online and offline distribution channels to meet the requirements of patients with chronic diseases, focusing on hypertension, hepatobiliary-related diseases, and burn injuries.
Patients with these three types of complaints may use 111's Internet hospital's online refill service and use 111's offline pharmacy delivery service to receive medication at home. The objective is to ensure safety and convenience in purchasing drugs during the period of heightened public health restrictions.
On January 24, 2020, on the eve of the lunar new year, 111's Internet hospital began offering free online medical consultations to patients at the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The objective was to reduce pressure on China's overburdened hospitals by making it possible for patients to avoid visiting hospitals for refills, with its risk of contagion. This service is now available throughout China. 111 is also providing free online drug refill services and end-to-end drug delivery to patients with chronic diseases.
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