In an effort to get medications into the hands of patients immediately following doctors’ appointments, Amazon Pharmacy on Oct. 8 announced the rollout of a pilot program to put pharmaceutical-dispensing kiosks at select One Medical offices in Los Angeles.
The in-office kiosks allow patients to immediately fill prescriptions and avoid making an additional trip to a pharmacy, the online retailer said. Eliminating that step provides patients with an instant transition between their medical visits and access to medications, Amazon Pharmacy stated.
“We know that when patients have to make an extra trip to the pharmacy after seeing their doctor, many prescriptions never get filled,” Hannah McClellan, vice president of operations at Amazon Pharmacy, said. “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.”…