Big Data Analysis for Identifying Areas with Limited Access to Essential Medicine

Project Title: Exploration of Undeveloped Areas for Late-Night Pharmacies Using Big Data

Competition: M&A (Metaverse & AI) Contest

Submission Date: March 2023

Contents

1. Project Background
2. Existing Case Analysis
3. Objectives and Expected Outcomes
4. Development Environment and Methodology
5. Key Processes and Results
6. Conclusion and Future Research Directions
7. Team Information

1. Project Background

• Legal Framework:

  On March 30, 2023, the Public Late-Night Pharmacy Act was enacted to improve citizens' access to essential medicines during non-standard hours.

  • This was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the need for late-night pharmaceutical services.

• Public Sentiment:

  • 97.2% of surveyed citizens in Incheon responded positively to late-night pharmacies.
  • Over 50% of visits to late-night pharmacies are influenced by online searches, emphasizing the importance of digital accessibility.

2. Existing Case Analysis