Walmart announced this week that it's launching a same-day prescription delivery service. The program is currently available in six states -- Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin -- with plans to become available in 49 states by January of next year.

The new service is already available in six states, and gives the supermarket giant a leg up against struggling drugstores like CVS and Walgreens.

Walmart has begun integrating prescription medications into its delivery offerings in six states, with plans to expand to 49 states in Q1 2025.

Following on the heels of Amazon’s recent announcement about expanding its same-day pharmacy delivery, Walmart has now made a similar announcement. The

According to Walmart, customers can choose from different delivery options. Through “Same-Day Scheduled Deliveries,” customers can schedule their delivery for a specific time that best fits their schedule. “On-Demand” and “Express Delivery” will have your prescription at your door within 30 minutes.

Pharmacy Delivery by Walmart is currently offered in Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin. By the end of January 2025, the service is expected to be available in 49 states. Walmart says the service provides families, seniors and those with chronic conditions a more convenient way to get their medications.

Walmart said it is planning to offer same-day pharmacy delivery services in an effort to make filling or refilling prescriptions more convenient for its customers.