Here are four things to know:
1. The OTC Primary Health brand has four products available on Amazon, including two generic versions of Mucinex DM, a generic version of Nexium 24 Hour and a generic version of Prilosec OTC.
2. The Primary Health brand is the latest in a series of new healthcare brands created exclusively for the e-commerce giant as it pushes into the pharmaceutical industry.
3. In February, news broke that Amazon, in partnership with Perrigo, quietly launched Basic Care, an exclusive line of 60 over-the-counter healthcare products, including ibuprofen and hair regrowth treatment. There are also two other OTC medicine brands made exclusively for Amazon, including SoundHealth and Wellness Basics.
4. The e-commerce giant also sells an exclusive new brand of consumer-focused medical devices, including blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors, made by Arcadia Group.
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