Amazon Pharmacy news and trends

Pharmacy AI Set to Grow as Companies Look to Streamline
artificial intelligence // May 07, 2024

The robots are coming — to a pharmacy near you. As the world looks to streamline healthcare, the pharmacy automation market is poised to be just what the doctor ordered, with a new report projecting the industry to dispense a hefty $12.7 billion by 2028. The...

Drones Take Pharmacy Delivery to More Skies as Health Systems Embrace Trend
Delivery // April 04, 2024

The intersection of technology and medicine has ushered in a transformative era in healthcare delivery in recent years — one where autonomous drones take to the skies to bridge the gap between patients and medical supplies. This frontier has spurred an increasing number of healthcare...

AI Reshapes Online Pharmacy With Speed, Accuracy, Convenience
Artificial Intelligence // March 29, 2024

Artificial intelligence is changing the online pharmacy world by simplifying tasks like managing prescriptions, keeping track of inventory and talking to customers. Amazon Pharmacy is using AI to help expand its same-day delivery service, starting in New York City and Los Angeles. Using “generative artificial intelligence and machine learning,”...

Smart Digital Platforms Bridge Gap Between Patients, Prescriptions and Medication Access
Prescriptions // March 27, 2024

In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations.  One of the most significant advancements lie in the integration of digital tools and solutions aimed at streamlining medication access and delivery. This shift holds promise,...

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Pharmacy AI Set to Grow as Companies Look to Streamline

May 07, 2024
The robots are coming — to a pharmacy near you. As the world looks to streamline healthcare, the pharmacy automation market is poised to be just what the doctor ordered, with a new report projecting the industry to dispense a hefty $12.7 billion by 2028. The report highlights the demand for pharmacy automation technologies, driven by […]

Smart Digital Platforms Bridge Gap Between Patients, Prescriptions and Medication Access

March 27, 2024
In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations.  One of the most significant advancements lie in the integration of...

Amazon and Walmart Take to the Skies, Aiming to Capture Shoppers

October 20, 2023
What if you could have items delivered by drones? That’s the latest battleground between Amazon and Walmart as both retail giants take to the skies to establish dominance in the...

Amazon’s Insulin Coupons Fuel Retail Ambitions for Patient-Centric, Accessible Care

August 16, 2023
Technological advancements and evolving consumer expectations are fueling a significant transformation in the healthcare space, with several retailers at the forefront of shaping new paradigms that prioritize convenience, affordability and...

Quick Reads
Amazon Expands Prescription Offering to Medicare Members

June 18, 2024
Amazon said it has expanded its prescription drug program to include Medicare beneficiaries. Beginning Tuesday (June 18), more than 50 million enrollees in the government health insurance program are eligible for Amazon’s RxPass, a Prime member benefit that allows for affordable access to common medications, free delivery each month and the ability to connect with […]

Amazon Pharmacy Expands Same-Day Delivery to New York, Los Angeles

March 26, 2024
Amazon Pharmacy expanded its same-day delivery of prescription medication to New York City and the greater Los Angeles area. These cities join five others in which this service is already available:...

Eli Lilly Picks Amazon Pharmacy to Dispense Diabetes and Obesity Meds

March 13, 2024
Drugmaker Eli Lilly has teamed with Amazon to deliver medications to patients’ homes. The partnership, announced Wednesday (March 13), will see Amazon Pharmacy serve as a third-party dispensing partner for LillyDirect, the company’s new healthcare platform...

Amazon Cutting Jobs in Healthcare Units One Medical, Amazon Pharmacy

February 06, 2024
Amazon will reportedly cut jobs across its healthcare units One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy. The company will cut “a few hundred” jobs in these businesses, Reuters reported Tuesday (Feb. 6), citing a letter to employees from Neil...