Amazon Japan launches same-day delivery service for medicine

 19-Apr-17, The Japan Times 

As delivery firms struggle to manage overwhelming numbers of parcels, e-commerce giant Amazon Japan is expanding its same-day Prime Now delivery service to include medicines.

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The online retailer announced it has teamed up with pharmacy chains Cocokara Fine and Matsumotokiyoshi to deliver supplies within one hour after an order is placed.

Amazon.co.jp started selling category 1 drugs, which require consultation with a pharmacist before purchase. Before placing orders, customers need to report their symptoms and medical history via a form on Amazon’s site. Items will only be delivered after approval by a pharmacist.

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