Amazon Introduces Prescription Vending Machines at One Medical Locations in Los Angeles
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 08 2025
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Source: CNBC
Amazon's Prescription Kiosks: Amazon is launching prescription drug kiosks at One Medical offices in Los Angeles, allowing patients to receive medications quickly after their doctor visits, potentially disrupting traditional pharmacy businesses.
Impact on Pharmacy Industry: The move comes as established pharmacy chains like Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreens face declining drug margins and competition from retailers like Amazon and Walmart, with Rite Aid recently closing all its stores.
Analyst Views on WMT
Wall Street analysts forecast WMT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WMT is 121.92 USD with a low forecast of 108.00 USD and a high forecast of 130.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
26 Analyst Rating
26 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 119.200
Low
108.00
Averages
121.92
High
130.00
Current: 119.200
Low
108.00
Averages
121.92
High
130.00
About WMT
Walmart Inc. is a technology-powered omnichannel retailer. The Company is engaged in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, as well as eCommerce Websites and mobile applications, located throughout the United States (U.S.), Africa, Canada, Central America, Chile, China, India and Mexico. It operates in three reportable segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam's Club U.S. The Walmart U.S. segment includes the Company's mass merchandising concept in the U.S., as well as eCommerce, which includes omni-channel initiatives and certain other business offerings such as advertising services. The Walmart International segment consists of the Company's operations outside of the U.S. through its subsidiaries, as well as eCommerce and omni-channel initiatives. The Sam's Club U.S. segment includes the warehouse membership clubs in the U.S., as well as samsclub.com and omni-channel initiatives.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
