Amazon Buys Online Pharmacy PillPack

Pillpack, an online pharmacy, offers a unique service by sorting medications into individual packets based on the time and date they should be taken. Founded by TJ Parker, Pillpack targets the 30 million Americans who take multiple prescriptions daily. With a mail order license in all 50 states, Pillpack is poised for rapid expansion, potentially through Amazon. The company uses technology and automation in its operations, maintaining a business model similar to traditional pharmacies but with added convenience. Pillpack partners with major drug benefit managers and works with most Medicare Part D plans. Despite potential competition from CVS and Walgreens, Pillpack's focus on consumer value gives it a competitive edge.

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