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by swami26 2920 days ago
If people took their medication properly, healthcare costs would lower dramatically - on the tune of $300 billion. Pill pack's medication packaging increases proper medication use thereby lowering health costs. This purchase gives Amazon an entry into online medical pharmacy and a solid method to lower health costs. Further,Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart show that people are likely to buy lots of non-prescription products when getting their prescription so this purchase will likely boost Amazon's general commerce business as well.

Link describing medication adherence potential health care savings. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/ConsumerHealth...

Link describing medication adherence and Pill Pack. https://www.pillpack.com/healthcare-providers