Amazon Pharmacy’s medication subscription service Amazon RxPass is now available for just $5 per month for current Medicare enrollees which could potentially offer some much needed savings, according to Consumer Affairs.
“There are a high number of adults who, whether due to cost, mobility, or simply not having time to collect their medications from the pharmacy, are not adhering to a medication regimen that could be life-saving,” Dr. Vin Gupta, chief medical officer of Amazon Pharmacy and a practicing pulmonologist said, via the report.
“When a patient’s medication arrives regularly at their door, at a price they can afford, we see better long-term health outcomes.”
RxPass offers members the ability to have their prescriptions delivered right to their door, at no charge, which eliminates the waiting lines at pharmacies or the worry about running out of medications, in some cases.
Additionally, the RxPass membership includes the ability for members to speak with a pharmacist 24/7 should they have any questions.
You must be a member of Amazon Prime to join, and it’s important to keep in mind that RxPass offerings may not include medications that you require, and although RxPass offers generic prescriptions that cover more than 75 common health conditions like anxiety, high blood pressure, and acid reflux, not every drug is available through them.
According to Consumer Affairs, this is what Rx Pass does and doesn’t have.
| MEDICATION | AVAILABLE WITH AMAZON Rx PASS |
| Simvastatin | No |
| Lisinopril | Yes |
| Levothyroxine | No |
| Amlodipine Besylate | No |
| Omeprazole | Yes |
| Azithromycin | No |
| Metformin | No |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | No |
| Hydrocodone | No |