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Eli Lilly, Amazon Partner for Home Delivery of Zepbound, Medicines

Mar 13, 2024 1 min read

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Eli Lilly has established a partnership with Amazon Pharmacy to facilitate the delivery of certain prescription medications, including the weight loss treatment Zepbound, directly to patients through its LillyDirect service. Launched in January, LillyDirect allows patients to connect with an independent telehealth provider for prescriptions, if they meet eligibility criteria. Once prescribed, medications can be home-delivered using a third-party online pharmacy to fulfill the orders.

The move is part of a broader industry trend aimed at disrupting traditional drug distribution and prescription models in the U.S., amidst rising political pressure to reduce costs for consumers. With the growing demand for weight loss drugs, the partnership between Eli Lilly and Amazon Pharmacy enables a more direct and potentially expedient route for patients to receive their medications. Depending on the patient's insurance coverage and other factors, prescriptions will be delivered either by Amazon Pharmacy or Truepill.

The company has expressed satisfaction with the performance of LillyDirect but has not disclosed specific prescription numbers. Eli Lilly plans to continue expanding the platform by adding more medicines, partners, and service providers. This initiative underscores the pharmaceutical industry's shift towards more patient-centric and accessible healthcare solutions.

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