Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day delivery to nearly 4,500 US cities
Source: TechCrunch
Expansion Details
Amazon Pharmacy plans to bring same‑day prescription delivery to almost 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year, adding nearly 2,000 new communities to its network. The expansion will cover customers in newly served states such as Idaho and Massachusetts, as announced in a press release on Wednesday.
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Background
- 2020: Amazon launched Amazon Pharmacy, two years after its $753 million acquisition of prescription‑medicine delivery service PillPack (TechCrunch article).
- 2023: Introduced RxPass, a service that offers Prime members in the U.S. unlimited generic medication refills for a $5 monthly fee (RxPass page).
Leadership Quote
“Patients shouldn’t have to choose between speed, cost, and convenience when it comes to their medication, regardless of where they live,” said John Love, vice president of Amazon Pharmacy, in the press release. “By combining our pharmacy expertise with our logistics network, we’re removing critical barriers and helping patients start treatment faster—setting a new standard for accessible, digital‑forward pharmacy care.”
Prescription Vending Machines
In October, Amazon debuted prescription vending machines at its One Medical clinics. The in‑office kiosks, operated by Amazon Pharmacy, allow patients to pick up their prescriptions immediately after their appointment (TechCrunch coverage).