Amazon Pharmacy, the retail giant’s online pharmacy, plans to bring same-day prescription delivery to almost 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year. This expansion will add nearly 2,000 new communities to its network, covering customers in newly served states such as Idaho and Massachusetts.
Amazon launched Amazon Pharmacy in 2020, two years after its acquisition of the prescription medicine delivery service PillPack. In 2023, Amazon launched RxPass, a service that offers Prime members in the U.S. as many generic versions of medications as they need for a five-dollar monthly fee.
John Love, vice president of Amazon Pharmacy, stated that patients should not have to choose between speed, cost, and convenience for their medication, regardless of where they live. He explained that by combining pharmacy expertise with the company’s logistics network, they are removing critical barriers and helping patients start treatment faster, aiming to set a new standard for accessible, digital-forward pharmacy care.
In October, the e-commerce giant debuted prescription vending machines at its One Medical clinics. These in-office kiosks, operated by Amazon Pharmacy, allow patients to pick up their prescriptions immediately after their appointment.