RxPass will cost $5 a month for an unlimted supply of ALL commonly used drugs in its generic and off-brand formulary.
Amazon Pharmacy has launched a game-changing prescription drug service RxPass that promises Prime members doorstep delivery of generic and off-brand medications for 80 common ailments, all for a flat fee of $5 a month.
“Prime members already get fast, free delivery on prescription medications, and RxPass is one more way to save with Amazon Pharmacy,” Amazon Pharmacy Vice President John Love says in a media release.
“Any customer who pays more than $10 a month for their eligible medications will see their prescription costs drop by 50% or more, plus they save time by skipping a trip to the pharmacy. We are excited to offer our customers surprisingly simple, low pricing on the eligible medications they need each month,” Love says.
To enroll in RxPass, Amazon Prime members -- who already pay $15 a month, or $139 a year for membership - can go to Amazon.com or the online mega-retailer's mobile app to create or update their Amazon Pharmacy profile. Customers will be led through a sign-up process that verifies eligibility and prescriptions.
Customers with questions during enrollment or after a prescription arrives can speak 24/7 with an Amazon pharmacists to coordinate with physicians and help with refills.
The service is available for Prime customers regardless of their health insurance status. Amazon says anyone taking two or more medications each month or managing ongoing chronic conditions such as acid reflux, high blood pressure, or anxiety will likely save money and time using RxPass.
Amazon Pharmacy already has in place a prescription savings benefit for Prime members, at no additional fee, for discounts of up to 80% for generic and 40% for off brand medications through more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide, the company says.
Amazon Pharmacy and PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy accept most health insurance plans, and offer low, transparent pricing for customers who use insurance to pay for their prescription medications. Customers may use their HSA or FSA accounts when not paying with RxPass, the company says.
“Prime members already get fast, free delivery on prescription medications, and RxPass is one more way to save with Amazon Pharmacy.”
John Love, VP, Amazon Pharmacy
John Commins is a content specialist and online news editor for HealthLeaders, a Simplify Compliance brand.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
To enroll in RxPass, Prime members can go to Amazon.com or the online mega-retailer's mobile app to create or update their Amazon Pharmacy profile.
Customers will be guided through a sign-up process that verifies eligibility and prescription information. The service is available for Prime customers regardless of their health insurance status.
Amazon says anyone taking two or more medications each month or managing ongoing chronic conditions such as acid reflux, or high blood pressure will likely save money and time using RxPass.
Amazon Pharmacy already has a prescription savings benefit for Prime members for discounts of up to 80% for generic and 40% for off brand medications through more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.