Four Digital Saviors Of Indian Pharma During COVID-19
New Guidelines Aid Telemedicine
Executive Summary
From digital marketing to payment systems, electronic solutions are aiding Indian pharma to ensure business continuity during the lock-down. As new guidelines spur adoption of telemedicine and digital tools connect a company to its distribution chain and healthcare professionals, experts say some changes are here to stay, while others might not stick.
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