1. Amazon is introducing prescription vending machines at its One Medical clinics, starting with Los Angeles locations in December.
2. These kiosks, operated by Amazon Pharmacy, allow patients to pick up their prescriptions immediately after their appointment using the Amazon app for checkout.
3. The new service aims to address prescription abandonment by making it more convenient for patients and could potentially disrupt brick-and-mortar pharmacy businesses further, as traditional pharmacies are struggling. This move is part of Amazon's ongoing expansion in the healthcare sector.