Amazon is launching a brand new profit for Prime members that may allow them to obtain a number of eligible drugs for a single $5 month-to-month subscription value. The brand new perk, referred to as RxPass, is obtainable for Prime members in most US states beginning Tuesday.
Generic drugs that deal with greater than 80 widespread well being situations, reminiscent of hypertension and acid reflux disease, will likely be a part of the subscription possibility, Amazon mentioned in a launch. The $5 value additionally contains supply, which might occur on a month-to-month or quarterly foundation relying on an individual’s prescription.
“Any buyer who pays greater than $10 a month for his or her eligible drugs will see their prescription prices drop by 50% or extra, plus they save time by skipping a visit to the pharmacy,” John Love, vp of Amazon Pharmacy, mentioned in a launch.
Prime members can join RxPass by way of Amazon’s website or app underneath the Amazon Pharmacy part.
Amazon has stepped up its footprint within the well being care sector since its opening of Amazon Pharmacy in 2020, which provides two-day supply on prescriptions for Prime members. Final November, the corporate launched its Amazon Clinic to offer digital look after widespread illnesses.
