The time it takes for Amazon Pharmacy to receive your prescription and begin the processing phase can vary depending on how the prescription is sent. Once received, their pharmacists will review your prescription and health information.
Understanding Prescription Processing Times
Amazon Pharmacy's initial processing time primarily depends on whether your existing pharmacy sends the prescription or if your prescriber sends it directly.
How Prescriptions Are Received
There are two main ways for Amazon Pharmacy to get your prescription on file:
- From Another Pharmacy: If your current pharmacy sends your new prescription to Amazon Pharmacy, it typically takes up to 4 days for Amazon Pharmacy to receive it.
- Directly from Your Prescriber: For the fastest processing, have your doctor or prescriber send the prescription directly to Amazon Pharmacy. In this scenario, Amazon Pharmacy usually receives it the same day.
Once your prescription is on file, regardless of how it was sent, Amazon Pharmacy's pharmacists will then proceed with a thorough review. This review includes checking your prescription details, health information, and screening for potential drug interactions to ensure your safety and accuracy.
The table below summarizes the typical timelines for Amazon Pharmacy to receive a new prescription:
| Method of Sending Prescription | Estimated Time for Amazon Pharmacy to Receive |
|---|---|
| Sent by another pharmacy | Up to 4 days |
| Sent directly by your prescriber | Usually the same day |
For more details on Amazon Pharmacy's services, you can visit their delivery information page.
