Amazon Pharmacy offers half-yearly prescriptions starting at US$6

Amazon.com Inc is now offering six-month prescriptions starting at US$6 for medications of common health issues through its pharmacy, the company said on Tuesday.

The company said prime members would get additional savings when paying without insurance. Customers can pay as low as US$1 per month for select medications, including drugs to treat diabetes and blood pressure, and will get free two-day delivery.The e-commerce giant launched an online pharmacy in November for delivering prescription medications in the United States and stirring up competition with drug retailers such as Walgreens Boots Alliance, CVS Health and Walmart.

Shares of Walgreens and CVS were down 1.2per cent each, and those of drug distributors AmerisourceBergen Corp and McKesson Corp fell 1per cent and 1.7per cent, respectively.

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