Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the emergence of AI in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) retail market, highlighting its potential to revitalize struggling pharmacies and enhance customer engagement through innovative health management solutions [2][5][10]. Group 1: AI Technology in Health Management - The AI TCM diagnostic device, known as "医葫芦" (Yihulu), allows users to receive detailed health reports based on facial scans and finger input, generating insights into various health indicators [2][3]. - Over 100,000 units of AI TCM devices have been sold across more than 20 companies, with cumulative usage exceeding 10 million individuals [2][4]. - The primary consumer demographic for these devices consists of individuals in their 30s and 40s, who are open to new technologies and willing to invest in health solutions [4][10]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Pharmacy Challenges - The retail pharmacy industry is facing significant challenges, with a decline in growth and an increasing number of store closures, leading to predictions of a potential reduction in total pharmacy numbers to around 500,000 by 2025 [10][11]. - The introduction of AI technology is seen as a critical factor for pharmacies to attract new customers and improve revenue, with some pharmacies reporting a 10% average monthly income increase after adopting AI devices [7][10]. - The AI TCM devices are viewed as a lifeline for pharmacies struggling in a competitive and declining market, prompting some to sign exclusive agreements with AI suppliers [8][10]. Group 3: Future Prospects and Industry Transformation - The integration of AI in health management is expected to drive a transformation in the pharmaceutical industry, moving towards a model focused on preventive care and health management rather than just medication sales [11][15]. - The market for AI health management solutions is projected to reach tens of billions in scale, with significant growth potential as the industry adapts to new consumer demands and regulatory environments [11][15]. - The article emphasizes the need for pharmacies to enhance their service quality and provide comprehensive health management solutions to retain customers and compete effectively in the evolving market landscape [21][22].

整个过程充满科技感：经过简单的面部扫描，再将手指放入仪器，一两分钟后，一份详尽的健康报告就出炉了。报告里不仅有经络、气血、虚实等中医概 念，还有具体的脏腑状态分析，总计七八十项指标，并附有针对性的调理建议。 "有些内容还真能对上。"一位体验者告诉虎嗅，报告中提到的口苦、肢体麻木等问题，确实是她近期的直观感受。"我也没跟它说什么，不知道怎么会得出 这个结论。" 这只是冰山一角。据行业不完全统计，全国已有20多家知名公司售出了10万多台AI中医一体机（含系统），累计超千万人使用过此类工具。 在医药零售市场的寒冬里，AI正试图点燃一把火。 全职妈妈小夏最近发现，家门口的药店一反常态地聚集了很多人。走近才发现，人群正围着一台新奇的AI中医四诊仪排队体验。"很多人测完之后，都是拎 着一兜子推荐的药品或保健品回去的。" "有些人每天都来测，恨不得马上让所有指标恢复正常。"深圳市初芯堂智慧中医智能科技有限公司创始人易根林告诉虎嗅，这种AI中医四诊仪可以大幅提升 用户黏性。 以他们开发的"医葫芦"AI为例，不仅可以检测出当下的健康状况，还可以数据形式记录各项身体检测信息。用户经过调理后，再次测量，对比两次检测结 果，就可以直 ...