Over the past decade, Amazon has built an entire healthcare ecosystem.Getty ImagesRedefining industries is not a new concept to Amazon, as the company completely disrupted the world’s approach to retail just two decades ago. In more recent years, the company has set out to disrupt another multi-trillion dollar industry: healthcare. But this has not always proven easy, given how cumbersome and intricate the sector remains. Nevertheless, Amazon has made some innovative efforts, including its acquisition of Pi ...

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Core Insights - Amazon Pharmacy is launching new features aimed at attracting seniors covered by Medicare's drug benefit, a market currently dominated by CVS Health and Walgreens [2][4] - The new "caregiver support feature" allows customers to have someone else manage their medications, enhancing convenience for those caring for elderly family members [3][8] - Customers with Medicare Part D can access PillPack, which simplifies medication management through pre-sorted and labeled packets delivered to their homes [4][6] Market Context - The U.S. prescription market is largely controlled by CVS and Walgreens, which together hold a 40% market share, while Amazon's share is less than 1% [6] - CVS filled 435 million prescriptions in Q1, a 4.3% increase year-over-year, while Walgreens filled over 309 million prescriptions, up 3.4% [5] - Combined, CVS and Walgreens generated over $370 billion in prescription revenues last year [5] Demographic Trends - The Medicare prescription market is expanding, with over 11,000 Americans turning 65 every day, indicating a growing customer base for Amazon Pharmacy [6] - More than 50 million Americans are currently caring for an aging family member, presenting a significant opportunity for Amazon to cater to this demographic [7]