Which online pharmacy did Amazon acquire in 2018?

Amazon acquired the online pharmacy PillPack in 2018.

PillPack was founded in 2013 by TJ Parker and Elliot Cohen as a pharmacy designed around convenience and medication organization. Its service sorted prescriptions into labeled, time-specific packets, helping customers manage multiple daily medicines. The company combined pharmacy operations with software and delivery rather than operating like a traditional walk-in drugstore.

Amazon announced the acquisition in June 2018. Reports valued the deal at just under $1 billion, while acquisition listings commonly cite approximately $753 million. The purchase gave Amazon a licensed pharmacy operation and a foothold in prescription fulfillment, an area requiring specialized regulation and insurance relationships.

PillPack is sometimes confused with Express Scripts, GoodRx, or Capsule. Express Scripts is a pharmacy-benefit manager, GoodRx is primarily a prescription-pricing and savings platform, and Capsule is a separate digital pharmacy company. In November 2019, PillPack’s branding changed to “PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy.”