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LOS ANGELES - Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), the $2.37 trillion market cap retail and technology giant with annual revenues exceeding $670 billion, announced it will introduce Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks at select One Medical offices across the greater Los Angeles area beginning December 2025, according to a press release statement. According to InvestingPro analysis, Amazon maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, positioning it strongly for healthcare expansion.
The kiosks will allow patients to pick up prescriptions within minutes of their medical appointments at locations including Downtown LA, West LA, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, and West Hollywood.
The service aims to address medication adherence issues, as nearly one-third of prescriptions in the U.S. are never filled. Patients can order their medications through the Amazon app and select kiosk pickup, with medications ready within minutes after their appointment.
"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," said Hannah McClellan, Vice President of Operations at Amazon Pharmacy.
Each kiosk will be stocked with medications based on the prescribing patterns of the specific One Medical office. Patients can connect with Amazon Pharmacy licensed pharmacists via secure video or phone consultation if needed.
Dr. Andrew Diamond, Chief Medical Officer at One Medical, noted that immediate access to medications "can make a meaningful difference in their care journey," particularly for conditions requiring immediate treatment.
The company plans to expand the kiosks to additional One Medical offices and other locations after the initial launch in Los Angeles. With strong cash flows and moderate debt levels, Amazon appears well-positioned to fund this expansion, as revealed by additional financial metrics available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Amazon has announced plans to invest approximately $1.16 billion in Belgium from 2025 to 2027. This investment aims to enhance infrastructure and strengthen partnerships with Belgian companies, including mail operator Bpost. Additionally, Goldman Sachs has raised its price target for Amazon to $275, citing growth prospects in the company’s cloud computing and advertising sectors. In a separate development, two Amazon delivery drones collided with a crane in Arizona, which is now under investigation by federal regulators. Meanwhile, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle company, Zoox, is expanding its testing operations to Washington D.C., marking its first venture in the Mid-Atlantic region. Furthermore, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has named Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its official cloud and cloud AI partner. This partnership will introduce "NBA Inside the Game powered by AWS," a platform designed to enhance fan experiences through interactive digital content. These developments highlight Amazon’s ongoing efforts to expand its technological and operational capabilities.
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