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Check out E-Commerce Giant Amazon's Latest Foray Into the Pharma Sector With a Game-Changing Deal

This collaboration will enable the pharmaceutical giant's prescription drugs to be distributed through Amazon's online pharmacy platform.
PUBLISHED MAR 28, 2024
Cover Image Source: Eli Lilly and Company | Photo by Cristina Arias | Getty Images
Cover Image Source: Eli Lilly and Company | Photo by Cristina Arias | Getty Images

E-commerce platforms are quickly taking over the retail market by providing almost anything from electronics to groceries online. Now online giants are also looking to capitalize on the demand for affordable healthcare and access to medicines. With an eye on the sector, Amazon has partnered with pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly to distribute its prescription drugs. The move will also allow Eli Lilly to expand its direct-to-consumer (DTC) business.



 

Under this partnership, select medications available on Eli Lilly's LillyDirect website will now be eligible for fulfillment through Amazon's online pharmacy. This initiative aligns with the pharmaceutical company's broader goal of enhancing the accessibility and affordability of its medications for consumers.

Furthermore, the partnership represents a significant expansion of Eli Lilly's DTC operations, complementing its existing partnership with digital pharmacy Truepill.



 

The pharmaceutical market has seen a surge in the popularity of weight-loss drugs in recent years, and Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound has contributed to the company's positive performance since receiving FDA approval in November.

This strategic collaboration with Amazon comes at a pivotal moment for the company as it capitalizes on the growing demand for weight-loss medications and positions itself as a key player in this space.

On the other hand, Amazon's foray into healthcare began with the acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack in 2018, followed by the launch of Amazon Pharmacy in 2020. By leveraging its vast infrastructure and customer base, the delivery platform has quickly emerged as a disruptive force in the pharmaceutical industry.

Through discounts on medication for Amazon Prime members and convenient prescription fulfillment services, Amazon Pharmacy has been instrumental in reshaping the healthcare landscape.

 A general view outside an Amazon UK Services Ltd Warehouse at Leeds Distribution Park on December 13, 2023 in Leeds, United Kingdom.|Getty Images| Photo by Nathan Stirk
Image Source: Amazon UK Services Ltd Warehouse | Getty Images | Photo by Nathan Stirk

The partnership between Eli Lilly and Amazon Pharmacy will initially focus on medications for diabetes, migraines, and obesity. Patients who have been prescribed these medications through LillyDirect will have the option of receiving two-day free delivery from Amazon Pharmacy.

"We actually don’t think that’s a high enough bar. We’re still getting started. But this is what I think makes us an attractive partner and collaborator for all sorts of folks like Lilly, payers, and providers who are looking for a different type of pharmacy," Amazon Pharmacy Vice President John Love told CNBC, referring to the two-day medicine delivery model.

Pills | Pexels | Pixabay
Image Source: Pills | Pexels | Photo by Pixabay

This streamlined process aims to enhance convenience and accessibility for patients, eliminating the need to visit physical pharmacies for prescription refills. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical giant, headquartered in Indiana, has expressed its commitment to expanding the range of medicines available through their website and forging additional partnerships in the future.

LillyDirect's ambitious growth plans are also a driving force behind its confidence in the success of this collaboration with Amazon Pharmacy.

Cover Image Source: GettyImages | David Ryder  Stringer
 Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by David Ryder Stringer

The collaboration between the two companies represents a significant milestone in the evolution of the pharmaceutical industry. By leveraging Amazon's extensive distribution network and innovative healthcare solutions, Eli Lilly aims to revolutionize the delivery of prescription medications and improve patient outcomes.

As viral trends are driving the popularity of weight loss medicines among other pharma products, availability of Eli Lilly products on Amazon couldn't have come at a better time.

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