Amazon is rolling out pharmacy kiosks at One Medical clinics that will dispense medications to patients right after their appointments.
The Amazon Pharmacy kiosks are set to debut in December at One Medical locations in the Los Angeles area, including Downtown and West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, and West Hollywood. More clinics around the country are to follow.
“We know that when patients have to make an extra trip to the pharmacy after seeing their doctor, many prescriptions never get filled,” said Hannah McClellan, vice president of operations for Amazon Pharmacy, in an Oct. 8 news release. “By bringing the pharmacy directly to the point of care, we’re removing a critical barrier and helping patients start their treatment when it matters most — right away.”
The kiosks will be stocked with a customized inventory of medications — not including refrigerated drugs or controlled substances — matching each location’s prescribing patterns. Customers, who don’t have to be One Medical members, will check out using their Amazon apps, and most medications will be ready in minutes, Amazon said.
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