In a statement, Amazon Pharmacy vice president TJ Parker said, We designed Amazon Pharmacy to put customers first – bringing Amazon’s customer obsession to an industry that can be inconvenient and confusing. We work hard behind the scenes to handle complications seamlessly so anyone who needs a prescription can understand their options, place their order for the lowest available price, and have their medication delivered quickly.”
On the other hand, Amazon Prime vice president Jamil Ghani said, “We understand the importance of access to affordable medication, and we believe Prime members will find tremendous value with the new Amazon Prime prescription savings benefit. Our goal is for Prime to make members’ lives easier and more convenient every day, and we’re excited to extend the incredible savings, seamless shopping experience, and fast, free delivery members know and love with Prime to Amazon Pharmacy.”
Amazon Pharmacy should be a huge cause for concern for retailers CVS and Walgreens that depend on foot traffic driven by their in-store pharmacies. Who hasn’t shopped around the store while waiting for a prescription to be filled?
