Amazon Pharmacy Expands Same-Day Delivery to 4,500 US Locations

• The expansion nearly doubles Amazon Pharmacy's same-day delivery footprint, reaching approximately 4,500 locations by year-end from the current network
• Amazon partnered with WeightWatchers in October to deliver GLP-1 injectable obesity treatments for weight-loss management members
• The company integrated pharmacy services with One Medical (acquired in 2023), including prescription kiosks at primary care locations where patients pay $199 annual subscription fees

Amazon Pharmacy Expands Same-Day Delivery to 4,500 US Locations

Amazon announced Wednesday it will expand same-day prescription delivery to approximately 4,500 US cities and towns by year-end 2025, adding nearly 2,000 new communities to its existing network. The expansion will include states such as Idaho and Massachusetts.

Key Business Developments:

Amazon entered the pharmaceutical sector in 2018 through its acquisition of PillPack. The company has since built an integrated healthcare ecosystem:

• In October 2024, Amazon partnered with WeightWatchers to deliver medications, including injectable GLP-1 obesity treatments for weight-loss management
• In December 2024, the company began filling common prescriptions at electronic kiosks located in One Medical primary care facilities
• Amazon acquired One Medical in 2023, a national primary care provider operating on a $199 annual subscription model that offers primary and urgent care services

Market Implications:

This expansion intensifies Amazon's competition with traditional pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgreens, as well as retail competitors like Walmart. The move leverages Amazon's existing logistics infrastructure to disrupt the $600+ billion US pharmaceutical market. Same-day delivery capability could attract price-conscious consumers and those prioritizing convenience, particularly for routine prescription refills.

The integration of pharmacy services with One Medical's subscription-based care model creates a vertically integrated healthcare offering, potentially positioning Amazon as a comprehensive healthcare provider rather than just a delivery platform. This expansion also capitalizes on growing demand for telehealth and at-home healthcare solutions accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.