Amazon Pharmacy is expanding customer access to Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill, which is the only FDA-approved oral GLP-1 medication to treat type 2 diabetes. It soon will offer same-day prescription delivery and pickup through in-office kiosk locations.
Same-day delivery service will be available in nearly 3,000 locations, with plans to expand to nearly 4,500 cities and towns by the end of 2026. Next-day, two-day and three-day prescription delivery will be offered in areas where other mail-order services take between 5 and 10 days. The medication soon be dispensed within minutes through in-office, licensed pharmacist-supported kiosks at select One Medical locations immediately after medical appointments, allowing customers to skip long pharmacy lines.
"Amazon Pharmacy continues to provide customers expanded selection and reliable, convenient access to the latest treatments like the Ozempic pill for type 2 diabetes, helping reduce the friction that comes with accessing breakthrough medications," said Tanvi Patel, vice president and general manager of Amazon Pharmacy. "With 24/7 access to licensed pharmacists, same-day and next-day delivery and caregiver support for loved ones managing chronic conditions, we are making it easy for customers to get the medication they need to stay healthy."
Customers with an Ozempic pill prescription can order through Amazon Pharmacy, see real-time availability in their area, view transparent pricing and receive fast delivery directly to their door nationwide, regardless of Prime membership. With insurance, prices start at $25 a month. For cash-pay customers, prices begin at $149 a month, with manufacturer-sponsored savings offers applied automatically before checkout.
Amazon Pharmacy has delivered GLP-1 medications since 2021. Customers can ask their health-care provider to send a prescription directly to Amazon Pharmacy, just as they would with any pharmacy, and receive fast, reliable delivery to their doorstep or through an in-office kiosk They can compare insurance and cash-pay prices side by side to choose the option that works best for them, with eligible manufacturer coupons automatically applied at checkout.
The Ozempic pill is the latest addition to Amazon's growing lineup of GLP-1 treatments. Amazon began stocking Foundavo, an oral weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly, at its kiosks in April,. It also has carried Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill, which uses the same active ingredient as Ozempic, at five kiosks in California since January. Earlier this year, Amazon started a GLP-1 management program through One Medical that uses obesity and diabetes treatment with Amazon Pharmacy fulfillment to combine in-person and virtual appointments with medication management and delivery in one program.
Amazon Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy that brings prescription medications directly to customers' doors with free two-day delivery for Prime members and same-day Delivery in eligible locations.
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