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Amazon Pharmacy is launching vending machines for prescription drugs
Amazon Pharmacy is introducing prescription vending machines at its One Medical clinics, starting in Los Angeles in December 2025, with plans for broader expansion. These in-office kiosks allow patients to pick up commonly prescribed medications—such as antibiotics, inhalers, and blood pressure drugs—immediately after their appointments. Patients can have prescriptions sent directly to the kiosk, pay via the Amazon app, and typically receive their medications within minutes. The kiosks’ inventories are tailored to the prescribing habits of each clinic location, though controlled substances and refrigerated medications are excluded. The Amazon app also provides transparency on medication costs, including discounts and insurance copays, and offers access to licensed pharmacists through video or phone consultations. Amazon aims to address the issue of unfilled prescriptions caused by patients needing to make separate pharmacy trips. This initiative comes amid significant challenges faced by traditional U.S. pharmacy chains, with Rite Aid closing all stores recently, and CVS and Walgreens shuttering hundreds over the past few years. Amazon’s vending machines represent
IoThealthcare-technologyvending-machinesAmazon-Pharmacydigital-healthtelemedicinesmart-kiosksPrickly Pear Health will showcase how it’s helping women’s brain health at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Prickly Pear Health, led by CEO Iman Clark, is a health tech startup focused on improving women’s brain health, particularly for women in their 30s to 50s experiencing hormonal changes that affect cognition. Clark’s inspiration came from her background working with neurodegenerative conditions and her discovery that women disproportionately suffer from Alzheimer’s, depression, anxiety, and migraines. Recognizing a gap in addressing women’s unique biology, Prickly Pear Health offers a voice-first, AI-powered companion that allows users to record daily reflections. The AI analyzes language and context to detect cognitive changes, integrating data from health trackers like Apple Health and Garmin to provide personalized insights. The company will showcase its technology at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco from October 27 to 29. Clark emphasizes that traditional care often misses early signs of brain health issues in midlife women, who are frequently dismissed or misdiagnosed. Prickly Pear Health aims to fill this gap by helping women recognize
IoTAIhealth-technologywearable-devicesbrain-healthwomen's-healthdigital-healthOura CEO talks potential IPO and ‘nonnegotiable’ data privacy
Oura Health CEO Tom Hale addressed the company's growth and potential plans for an initial public offering (IPO) amid reports valuing the health-tracking ring maker at nearly $11 billion. While Hale did not confirm any immediate IPO plans, he acknowledged that Oura has reached significant milestones in size, growth, and scale that make going public a viable option. He emphasized that the company will announce any such plans when the timing is appropriate. Oura is on track to generate $1 billion in revenue in 2025, doubling its revenue from the previous year. Hale also discussed data privacy concerns, particularly in relation to government data-sharing initiatives. He clarified that Oura aims to empower customers to share their data only when beneficial, rejecting any notion that data is shared indiscriminately with entities like the Trump administration. He stressed that protecting user data privacy and security is "nonnegotiable," especially given the potential risks if data were misused. Additionally, Hale shared a personal note on his own
IoTwearable-technologyhealth-trackingdata-privacysmart-devicesdigital-healthconsumer-electronicsEyebot gets $20M Series A to boost to expand eye care access
Eyebot, a Boston-based startup founded in 2021, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round to expand its innovative vision care solution. The company offers a 90-second vision test via kiosks located in malls, universities, retail stores, pharmacies, schools, and airports, providing doctor-verified glasses prescriptions quickly and conveniently. By removing traditional barriers such as appointment delays, limited access, insurance complexities, and high costs, Eyebot aims to streamline vision care access. To date, the startup has conducted over 45,000 free vision tests and projects delivering more than half a million annually. Each test result is reviewed and approved by licensed eye doctors, ensuring clinical oversight and reliability, with referrals for in-person exams if abnormalities are detected. Eyebot’s model has gained traction with large U.S. partners and retailers, driving significant user engagement and revenue growth. The company leases its kiosks to optical retailers, eyewear brands, and independent practices, offering free vision
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