Watch CBS News

Users Can Now Get Their Prescriptions Filled By Amazon

(CBS DETROIT) – Amazon is getting into the pharmacy business.

The e-commerce giant is kicked off an online pharmacy Tuesday allowing consumers to purchase inhalers, insulin and prescription drugs.

Shoppers will have to set up a profile on its site and have doctors send prescriptions to Amazon.

The company says it won't ship medications that can be abused.

MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Missed Gov. Whitmer's Press Conference? Here's Her Update On The State's Response To COVID-19

MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Here Is Everything Included in COVID-19 Restrictions in Michigan

MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Whitmer Says She Has Authority To Order New Stay-Home Order In Michigan

© 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.