In this week’s Video Forum, Dr. Vin Gupta, Amazon Pharmacy’s chief medical officer, talks about the potential for e-commerce providers to help bring down the cost of prescription medications. In addition to outlining various ways in which Amazon is trying to do just that, Gupta responds to those who contend that online pharmacies can’t provide
NEW YORK — Amazon has introduced a new tool on the Amazon Pharmacy website that promises to save money and time for prescription drug users. The service gives patients with prescriptions access to discount coupons applicable to branded drugs for common ailments and conditions including asthma, diabetes, emphysema and obesity. According to Laura Jensen, head
SEATTLE — Amazon has added a new pharmacy benefit as an add-on to its Prime membership. Called RxPass, it offers access to generic medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions for a flat fee of $5 per month. “Prime members already get fast, free delivery on prescription medications, and RxPass is one more
SEATTLE — Amazon on Thursday announced a deal to acquire One Medical, a primary healthcare company, for about $3.9 billion. One Medical describes itself as a “human-centered, technology-powered national primary care organization” that aims to make health care more accessible and affordable through a combination of in-person and virtual care. “We think health care is
SEATTLE — Amazon announced earlier this month that it has entered the pharmacy business with a new offering called Amazon Pharmacy, allowing customers in the U.S. to order prescription medications for home delivery, including free delivery for Amazon Prime members. Amazon Pharmacy allows customers to complete an entire pharmacy transaction on their desktop or mobile
SEATTLE — Amazon is rolling out two new pharmacy offerings to help customers conveniently purchase their prescription medications. Amazon Pharmacy, a new store on Amazon, allows customers to complete an entire pharmacy transaction on their desktop or mobile device through the Amazon App. The company is also offering special savings to Prime members. Using a