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Amazon Pharmacy: distraction or disruption?

Kenneth C Hohmeier¹, Justin Gatwood, Bradley Boucher

¹University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, 301 S Perimeter Park Dr, Ste 220, Nashville, TN 37064.

The American Journal of Managed Care

|August 30, 2021

Summary

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Amazon Pharmacy launched in 2020, entering the retail pharmacy space. This commentary analyzes Amazon

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Area of Science:

Healthcare industry analysis
E-commerce and retail strategy

Background:

Amazon, a major e-commerce player, has long been rumored to enter the pharmacy sector.
Significant anticipation surrounded Amazon's potential disruption of the traditional pharmacy market.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate if Amazon Pharmacy represents a genuine market disruption.
To assess the potential for Amazon Pharmacy to significantly alter the existing pharmacy industry landscape.

Main Methods:

Historical analysis of Amazon's growth from a bookseller to a retail giant.
Description of the Amazon Pharmacy business model.
Discussion of potential impacts and disruptive capabilities within the pharmacy sector.

Main Results:

Amazon officially launched Amazon Pharmacy in November 2020.
The commentary provides a foundational understanding of Amazon's strategic entry into pharmaceuticals.

Conclusions:

The true disruptive potential of Amazon Pharmacy remains an open question requiring further investigation.
Understanding Amazon's business model is key to assessing its impact on the pharmacy industry.