US drug boom, with $5 a month offering generics at 80% off

Amazon has launched a new subscription that offers in the United States, for $ 5 per month, access to generic drugs with discounts of up to 80%, which will be delivered to your home for free or can be purchased at pharmacies; Offer is for Prime customers. Prime members who sign up for the subscription service, called RxPass, will get access to a list of nearly 50 medications that treat more than 80 common health issues, including high blood pressure and anxiety; Medications that, according to Amazon estimates, more than 150 million Americans take, occasionally or regularly. The e-commerce giant will also be offering up to 40% off reference medicines. Amazon began selling prescription drugs in November 2020, two years after acquiring the online pharmacy PillPack, after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted more people to order medications online. In November, the company launched Amazon Clinic, a telehealth service that offers virtual help for common treatments like allergies and stomach problems. Today, Amazon stock is down 0.25%. (The (Sole 24 Ore Radiocor Plus) –