Amazon Pharmacy is expanding access to Ozempic in pill form, the only FDA-approved oral GLP-1 medication for type 2 diabetes, offering same-day delivery to nearly 3,000 cities and towns across the United States, with plans to reach nearly 4,500 locations by the end of the year.
The Seattle-based company announced the expansion on Wednesday, positioning it as a direct response to the access barriers that have made it difficult for many of the more than 36 million Americans living with type 2 diabetes to obtain the medication consistently. Customers with a valid Ozempic pill prescription can order through Amazon Pharmacy, view real-time availability, see transparent pricing, and receive fast delivery to their door regardless of whether they hold a Prime membership. With insurance, pricing starts at $25 per month. Cash-pay customers can access the medication starting at $149 per month, with manufacturer-sponsored savings automatically applied before checkout.
In addition to home delivery, Amazon Pharmacy said the medication will soon be available through in-office kiosks at select One Medical locations, dispensed within minutes of a medical appointment with support from licensed pharmacists on site. The company said this option is designed to eliminate the delay and inconvenience of stopping at a separate pharmacy after a doctor’s visit.
“With 24/7 access to licensed pharmacists, Same-Day and next-day delivery and caregiver support for loved ones managing chronic conditions, we are making it easy for customers to get the medication they need to stay healthy,” said Tanvi Patel, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Pharmacy.
Amazon Pharmacy has been delivering GLP-1 medications since 2021 and said it has saved customers more than $200 million through its automatic coupon programme, with GLP-1 medications representing the largest savings category on the platform. Customers can compare insurance and cash-pay pricing side by side, with eligible manufacturer coupons applied automatically at checkout. Free delivery is available on every medication, regardless of Prime membership status.
For Seattle-area residents managing type 2 diabetes, the expansion means same-day access to one of the most sought-after medications in the country without leaving home or waiting in a pharmacy queue.
