Amazon Pharmacy, the retail giant’s online pharmacy, plans to bring prescription delivery to nearly 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 affect customers in newly served states such as Idaho and Massachusetts, the company announced Wednesday.
Amazon launched Amazon Pharmacy in 2020, two years after its $753 million acquisition of prescription drug delivery service PillPack. In 2023, Amazon launched RxPass, a service that offers Prime members in the US as many generic versions of drugs as they need for a $5 monthly fee.
“Patients shouldn’t have to choose between speed, price and convenience when it comes to their medications, no matter where they live,” said John Love, vice president of Amazon Pharmacy, in a 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 affordable, digitally delivered pharmacy care.”
In October, the e-commerce giant debuted prescription vending machines at its One Medical clinics. In-office kiosks operated by Amazon Pharmacy allow patients to pick up prescriptions immediately after an appointment.