Amazon is set to introduce prescription drug vending machines, known as Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks , in One Medical offices across the greater Los Angeles area starting in December. These kiosks aim to streamline the prescription process by allowing patients to receive medications immediately after their appointments. The initiative seeks to reduce the number of unfilled prescriptions by eliminating the need for a separate pharmacy visit.
The kiosks, operated by Amazon Pharmacy, will dispense medications such as antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure treatments within minutes of a doctor visit. Each machine is tailored to the specific needs of its location, stocking hundreds of commonly prescribed medications. Hannah McClellan, Amazon Pharmacy's vice president of operations, emphasized