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  • STAT+: Amazon Pharmacy expands with new $5 monthly prescription service

    11 days ago - By STAT

    Amazon is launching a new prescription service that lets patients on Amazon Prime get eligible generic medications for a $5 monthly subscription, including free delivery.
    The program, called RxPass, is the latest addition to Amazon's growing line of direct-to-consumer health care businesses. In November, the company announced the launch of Amazon Clinic, a telehealth service that lets patients message with a third-party provider to get prescriptions for common conditions. Those prescriptions, like the medications offered on RxPass, can be filled through Amazon Pharmacy. Continue to STAT+...
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  • STAT+: Pharmalittle: Amazon adds $5 monthly generic drug subscription; PhRMA ends lobbying contract with brother of White House official

    11 days ago - By STAT

    Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell thanks to the cacophonous sounds of traffic passing the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascot is stalking squirrels and waiting for a playdate. As for us, we are brewing cups of stimulation - our choice today is macadamia nut - and foraging, as usual, for items of interest. On that note, we have assembled the latest menu of tidbits for you to peruse as you start your own journey, which we hope goes swell. So time to get cracking. Have a great day and, of course, do stay in touch. We are adding to our list of pen...
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