Day: October 8, 2025

Amazon Unveils Pharmacy Kiosks to Enhance Patient Access to Medications

Amazon announced on October 8, 2025, the introduction of vending machines stocked with prescription drugs at its One Medical clinics in Los Angeles, allowing patients to collect their medications directly after appointments, reports 24brussels.

The kiosks will offer a variety of common prescriptions, including antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure medication. Amazon plans to roll out these kiosks across One Medical offices in Los Angeles starting December, with intentions to expand to additional locations in the future. The availability of specific medications will depend on the “prescribing patterns of each office location,” and controlled substances or medications requiring refrigeration will not be dispensed.

The introduction of the vending machines aims to simplify medication collection for patients, eliminating the need to visit a separate pharmacy and thereby reducing the number of unfilled prescriptions. Patients can have their prescriptions sent directly to Amazon Pharmacy, where they will be reviewed by qualified pharmacists. Using the Amazon mobile app, patients can verify their prescriptions and collect their medications within minutes.

“We know that when patients have to make an extra trip to the pharmacy after seeing their doctor, many prescriptions never get filled,” said Hannah McClellan, president of Amazon Pharmacy operations. “By bringing the pharmacy directly to the point of care, we’re removing a critical barrier and helping patients start their treatment when it matters most — right away.”

In addition to the kiosk services, users will have access to phone and video consultations with Amazon’s pharmacy team to address any questions regarding their medications, similar to services offered at traditional pharmacies. This initiative comes as physical pharmacies in the U.S. face increasing challenges from competition and declining profit margins, leading to the closure of many locations, including those of major chains like Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreens.

Amazon’s move is expected to reshape the landscape of medication distribution by directly integrating pharmacy services within healthcare facilities, thereby enhancing patient care and improving medication adherence.

Anker’s Soundcore brand is set to enhance its portable projector lineup with the Nebula P1, a compact model allowing users to separate built-in speakers for customized positioning. This new device offers similar features to the Nebula X1 Pro, launched at IFA 2025, but in a significantly lighter package, weighing only 5.3 pounds compared to the 72 pounds of its larger counterpart, reports 24brussels.

The Nebula P1 is priced at $799 on Anker’s online store, with a limited-time discount reducing it to $719 on Amazon, where deliveries are expected in mid-October 2025. Although more affordable than the Nebula X1 Pro, which has a retail price of $5,000, the P1 has limitations including a resolution of 1080P and a brightness of 650 ANSI lumens, making it suitable primarily for use in dark environments to achieve its advertised 180-inch projection.

Setup of the Nebula P1 is designed to be user-friendly, featuring autofocus and automatic keystone corrections, complemented by a built-in gimbal that allows up to 130 degrees of angle adjustment. However, viewers interested in using it for outdoor screenings should note that they will need an extension cord, as the projector does not contain an internal power source.

The detachable 10W speakers, which connect via Bluetooth, boast a robust battery life of up to 20 hours, enhancing the projector’s portable capabilities. Despite its compact size and reduced functionality compared to larger models, the Nebula P1 positions itself as a versatile option for users seeking convenience without sacrificing performance.