Healthcare push: Amazon India launches at-home diagnostics in 6 cities, adds to pharmacy and clinic services
on Sunday announced the launch of at-home diagnostics services across six major cities, marking an expansion of its healthcare offering under the Amazon Medical umbrella.
The new service, called Amazon Diagnostics, allows users to book lab tests, schedule appointments, and access digital reports through the Amazon app.
It is being launched in collaboration with Orange Health Labs, and is initially available in Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, covering over 450 PIN codes, the company said in a statement, PTI reported.
The diagnostics platform offers over 800 tests and doorstep sample collection within 60 minutes, according to Amazon.
'With this addition, Amazon has now integrated its pharmacy and clinic services under Amazon Medical,' the company stated, noting that the expansion builds on the foundation of Amazon Pharmacy and Amazon Clinic.
Amazon Pharmacy provides access to prescription medications and healthcare essentials, including free telemedicine consultations and delivery benefits for both Prime and non-Prime members. Meanwhile, Amazon Clinic allows customers to consult licensed doctors digitally for a range of primary care needs.
This integrated approach, Amazon said, is aimed at providing customers with a seamless and comprehensive digital healthcare experience from consultation to medication and diagnostics — all through a single platform.
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