"Amazon is rolling out kiosks that let patients get their prescriptions while they are still at the doctor's office. Starting in December 2025, the tech behemoth will be stepping up its efforts to become a bigger presence in the pharmaceutical market by launching in-office pharmaceutical kiosks stocked with medicine. The kiosks will initially be launched at certain One Medical locations (which Amazon acquired in 2023 for $3.9 billion), including in Downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, and West Hollywood."
"The company claims that the kiosks will help combat pharmacy deserts across the U.S., and help patients who don't or can't fill their prescriptions for chronic health conditions. This is the latest move into pharmaceuticals by Amazon, which on top of One Medical also acquired medical startup PillPack for $750 million in 2019. Amazon does not disclose the official number of prescriptions it fills yearly, its pharmaceutical and healthcare financials, or specific revenues for Amazon Pharmacy."
"Good news for those who want to get their prescriptions via One Medical: Patients do not need to be a member or pay a fee if they are not enrolled in Amazon Prime. As for prescription choices, kiosks will be stocked with medication based on prescribing patterns of consumers living in that specific location. Amazon's pharmaceutical kiosk expansion comes as other longtime pharmacies are facing their own troubles and sizing down."
Amazon will install in-office pharmaceutical kiosks at select One Medical clinics beginning December 2025 so patients can obtain prescriptions during visits. The kiosks will debut in several Los Angeles-area locations and will be stocked with medications chosen based on local prescribing patterns. Amazon acquired One Medical in 2023 and previously bought PillPack in 2019. Amazon Pharmacy discloses limited financials, though CEO Andy Jassy said Pharmacy grew 50% year-over-year. The company says kiosks will help address pharmacy deserts and aid patients who cannot fill chronic-condition prescriptions. Patients do not need One Medical membership or Amazon Prime to use the kiosks.
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