On March 19, 2026, Google announced a digital health collaboration with DocMorris, a leading European online pharmacy. The partnership focuses on new AI-supported tools for people in Europe, including a digital health companion and updated pharmacy services.
Key details of the Google-DocMorris digital health partnership
Google stated that the collaboration aims to build a "true digital health companion" for millions of users. The initiative combines DocMorris' pharmaceutical expertise with technologies from Google Gemini, Google Cloud, Google Ads, and Google for Health. The announcement came from Dr. Susan Thomas, Director of Google for Health.
- The partnership focuses on an AI-first overhaul of DocMorris' digital health services.
- DocMorris plans to develop a personal digital health guide using Google AI tools, covering everything from symptom questions to e-prescription redemption.
- Conversational AI is expected to support online pharmacy shopping for DocMorris' 11 million active customers.
- DocMorris is migrating its infrastructure to Google Cloud, with data processed in EU data centers under stated security controls.
Background on Google, DocMorris, and data protection
DocMorris operates as an online pharmacy brand serving customers across Europe and reports 11 million active users. As part of the partnership, the company is moving its infrastructure to Google Cloud. Google says health data will be processed in European Union data centers and that DocMorris will retain full control over its data.
According to Google's product information, Gemini models support multiple AI tasks across text and other formats. Google Cloud provides computing and storage services with regional hosting options within the EU. Google Ads and Google for Health are existing product lines that address advertising and health technology needs.
In the announcement, DocMorris CEO Walter Hess linked the project to giving patients secure access to their health journeys. He described Google's AI infrastructure as "world-class" and the planned experience as "personalized and intuitive." Hess also said DocMorris selected Google to maintain digital sovereignty and meet high privacy requirements.
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