“Over the past 20 years, the $4 generic program is estimated to have saved U.S. customers billions of dollars on their prescriptions,” Walmart said in the release.
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Today, Walmart’s health and wellness offering also includes nearly 4,600 Walmart pharmacies across the country; pharmacists who offer testing and treatment in addition to prescription dispensing in the states in which they are authorized to do so; Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery in 49 states; Better Care Services that helps customers connect with third-party virtual providers for care and support; and Nutrition Hub that provides opt-in personalized nutrition insights and recommendation, per the release.
Noting the anniversary of the launch of the generic prescription program, Kevin Host, senior vice president, Pharmacy, Walmart U.S., said in the release: “The opportunity now extends beyond the price of a prescription. It’s about making it easier for customers to connect the different pieces of their health and wellness journey.”
Ralph Clare, executive vice president, Health & Wellness, Walmart U.S., said in the release: “From pharmacy and care to nutrition, healthy foods and everyday wellness, we can focus on what customers need and find practical ways to make taking care of their health easier, more convenient and more affordable.”
PYMNTS reported in April that Walmart expanded its Better Care Services platform to support customers who are taking or considering GLP-1 drugs. The retailer is combining virtual care, nutrition services, digital tools and access to its nearly 4,600 pharmacies, while also offering same-day delivery in as fast as an hour in many markets and free deliveries for Walmart+ members, the report said.
Walmart launched Better Care Services in January, describing it as a digital destination designed to help customers access health and wellness services and products. At launch, Better Care Services offered access to third-party providers for urgent care and behavioral health, Eli Lilly and Company’s direct-to-consumer offering LillyDirect, and personalized food and recipe recommendations from Walmart’s artificial intelligence-powered Nutrition Hub.
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