A little over a year ago, Amazon decided to venture into a new business sector in the U.S.: the sale and delivery of prescription drugs. What is its focus? To make it easier for patients to access the medications and treatments prescribed to them and to lower the prices they pay. The system aims to remove barriers so that patients can continue their treatments. Studies published in the *Annals of Internal Medicine* indicate that a significant number of patients discontinue their treatment as prescribed, often due to financial problems or difficulties in maintaining a steady supply of their prescription medications.

Among the features of the system offered by Amazon is an insurance price comparison tool, which allows patients to compare their copayments before ordering a medication, and an Amazon Prime discount card, which gives Prime members discounts of up to 80% on generic drugs and up to 40% on brand-name drugs when purchased without insurance coverage.

Amazon also offers a six-month supply option for the most common prescription drugs, such as atorvastatin, lisinopril, and metformin. 

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