Amazon Pharmacy Expands Same-Day Prescription Delivery to More Cities

The expansion will help address industry challenges like pharmacy closures and transportation barriers.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Amazon announced that its Amazon Pharmacy service will expand same-day prescription delivery to almost 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026. The expansion will add nearly 2,000 new communities, including coverage in newly served states like Idaho and Massachusetts. Amazon said the expansion will help address industry challenges such as pharmacy closures, staffing shortages, and transportation barriers.

Why it matters

The expansion of Amazon Pharmacy's same-day prescription delivery service aims to improve access to medication for patients, especially in underserved areas where pharmacy closures and transportation issues have created barriers to obtaining prescriptions in a timely manner. This could have a significant impact on public health by ensuring more people can start treatment faster.

The details

Amazon said the expansion will bring same-day prescription delivery to almost 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, adding nearly 2,000 new communities including coverage in newly served states like Idaho and Massachusetts. The company cited industry challenges like pharmacy closures, staffing shortages, and transportation barriers as reasons for the expansion. Amazon Pharmacy also plans to continue expanding in-person kiosk access at select One Medical clinic lobbies and highlighted cost-saving programs like the $5-a-month RxPass subscription and access to the weight loss drug Wegovy.

  • The expansion will be completed by the end of 2026.

The players

Amazon Pharmacy

A service offered by Amazon that provides prescription delivery and other pharmacy services.

John Love

Vice president of Amazon Pharmacy.

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What they’re saying

“Patients shouldn't have to choose between speed, cost, and convenience when it comes to their medication, regardless of where they live. By combining our pharmacy expertise with our logistics network, we're removing critical barriers and helping patients start treatment faster — setting a new standard for accessible, digital-forward pharmacy care.”

— John Love, Vice President of Amazon Pharmacy (qz.com)

What’s next

Amazon plans to continue expanding in-person kiosk access at select One Medical clinic lobbies as part of the expansion.

The takeaway

The expansion of Amazon Pharmacy's same-day prescription delivery service aims to improve access to medication for patients, especially in underserved areas, by addressing industry challenges like pharmacy closures and transportation barriers. This could have a significant positive impact on public health by ensuring more people can start treatment faster.