Amazon Pharmacy accepts most forms of insurance, and uninsured Prime members can receive an up to 80% discount on meds. Prime members also receive unlimited free two-day delivery, while non-Prime customers receive free five-day delivery or the option to dish out $5.99 for two-day delivery. pharmacy and drug stores market poses a serious threat to smaller entrants and traditional players alike.
This launch marks yet another healthcare space Amazon plans to disrupt—far from unexpected after the myriad health-focused moves it's made in recent years:Amazon's 2018 acquisition of the online pharmacy service laid the groundwork for Amazon Pharmacy: Since absorbing PillPack, Amazon has forged a string of partnerships with major payers like
Yes, it does. This huge market is ripe for disruption. Hard to understand why few people appeared to see amazon coming. Their move was well telegraphed.
Disruption or Monopoly?