After medication is prescribed, Prime members can have their medication delivered to them — some cases within hours.
“This simple care experience was built to meet the needs of today’s customer,” said Dr. Vin Gupta, chief medical officer for Amazon Pharmacy, in a press release. “At Amazon, we’re working to reduce the burden on patients who’d like to move forward with care, but may be tired of navigating the hurdles of our health care system, waiting in a long line at the pharmacy, or worried about a surprise bill or medication cost.”
Thursday’s announcement marks Amazon’s latest efforts to accelerate its healthcare services.