Amazon Pharmacy: Order Prescriptions Online and Have Them Delivered

Amazon Pharmacy is a full-service, licensed online pharmacy that lets you fill prescriptions and have them delivered directly to your home. If you already use Amazon for shopping, adding prescription management to the same account is straightforward. Amazon Pharmacy is available in most U.S. states for most types of medications, with the notable exception of controlled substances.

One of the standout features of Amazon Pharmacy is its transparent pricing. When you enter a prescription, the site shows you the cash price, your insurance price if you have insurance on file, and a Prime discount if you are an Amazon Prime member. This transparency allows you to compare and choose the lowest cost option — something that is difficult to do at traditional pharmacies.

Amazon Prime members receive discounts of up to 80% on generic medications and up to 40% on brand-name drugs when paying cash (without insurance). For some common generics, this cash price can be lower than what you would pay using insurance — depending on your plan's copay structure.

Prescriptions are typically filled and shipped within one to two days, with free two-day delivery for Prime members. Standard shipping is also available at no charge, with delivery in five to seven business days.

To get started, you need an Amazon account (free), and your doctor must send your prescription electronically to Amazon Pharmacy, or you can transfer an existing prescription from another pharmacy. Amazon Pharmacy accepts most major insurance plans, though you will need to enter your insurance information during setup. The service is available at pharmacy.amazon.com.