Amazon Pharmacy, the retail giant’s online pharmacy, plans to bring same-day prescription delivery to about 4,500 US cities and towns by the end of this year, adding about 2,000 new communities to its network. This expansion will cover customers in the company’s new serving states such as Idaho and Massachusetts announced On Wednesday.
Amazon launches Amazon Pharmacy in 2020, two years after $753 million acquisition Prescription drug delivery service PillPack. Amazon launches in 2023 RXPassA service that provides Prime members in the US with as many generic versions of the medications they need for a $5 monthly fee.
“Patients shouldn’t have to choose between speed, cost and convenience when it comes to their medications, no matter where they live,” said John Love, vice president of Amazon Pharmacy. Press release. “By combining our pharmacy expertise with our logistics network, we are removing critical barriers and helping patients start treatment faster – setting a new standard for accessible, digital-forward pharmacy care.”
In October, the e-commerce giant Prescription vending machines introduced At its One Medical Clinic. In-office kiosks, which are operated by Amazon Pharmacy, let patients pick up their prescriptions immediately after their appointment.
