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Amazon Launches Prescription Pet Medications Through Vetsource Partnership

The new service offers hundreds of FDA-approved pet medications with veterinarian approval and delivery in 2-6 days, expanding Amazon's healthcare ecosystem.

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Overview

  • Amazon's online pet pharmacy, launched in partnership with Vetsource, is now live in the U.S., offering hundreds of prescription pet medications.
  • All medications are FDA-approved and require veterinarian authorization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Pet owners can purchase prescriptions via Amazon's platform, with Vetsource managing dispensing and delivery within 2-6 days.
  • This initiative builds on Amazon's broader healthcare strategy, which includes its acquisitions of PillPack and One Medical.
  • The service intensifies competition in the growing pet care market, rivaling offerings from Chewy, Walmart, and Petco.