Now insulin and inhalers are sold on Amazon. The company opened an online pharmacy Tuesday, giving Amazon shoppers the chance to buy their medication and order refills on their phones and it delivered to their doorsteps in a couple of days, just like stationery or toilet paper.
Amazon has eyed the health care industry for some time. The move drives Amazon into a new business, and shaking up the pharmacy industry as it is selling everything from books to toys and grocery.
Amazon said it will offer commonly prescribed medications starting Tuesday, including creams, pills, as well as medications that need to stay cold, like insulin. Shoppers have to set up a profile on Amazon's website and have to send doctor’s prescriptions to the Seattle-based e-commerce giant.
Most insurance is accepted, Amazon said. But Prime members who don't have insurance can also buy generic or brand name drugs from Amazon for a discount.
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