Drug costs PillPack and Walmart declined to comment. CNBC first reported the talks Monday, and said the price being discussed was less than $1 billion. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Walmart Inc. is in early talks about a deal for closely held PillPack, an online startup that could help grow the retail giant's pharmacy offerings, according to people familiar with the situation.

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