Amazon simplifies medication management 

SEATTLE – Amazon Pharmacy has announced two enhancements that it says will make medication management simpler, more accessible and more convenient for millions of customers across the U.S. The first enhancement: Customers can now use Amazon Pharmacy’s new feature for caregivers to help manage medications for family members or loved ones who need assistance. The second: Customers with Medicare insurance can now access PillPack from Amazon Pharmacy, making it easier to manage multiple medications with pre-sorted, labeled packets delivered right to their door. With PillPack, customers receive their medications packaged into personalized, tear-away packets organized and labeled by date and time. “These updates deliver what our customers have been asking for—simpler medication management for themselves and their loved ones,” said John Love, vice president of Amazon Pharmacy. “Whether you’re a caregiver juggling multiple prescriptions for an aging parent, or a customer who could benefit from the convenience of pre-sorted packets delivered reliably each month, we’re removing barriers and making pharmacy work better for you.” Amazon Pharmacy accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D nationwide and Medicaid in select states. The company says Prime members enjoy additional savings through programs like RxPass and the Prime savings that helps Prime members save up to 80% on thousands of generic and branded prescriptions, with no additional fees (beyond Prime), when paying without insurance. The PillPack service is free for Amazon Pharmacy customers.