Walmart has already introduced the nationwide, same-day pharmacy delivery in six states: Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Walmart plans to make the service available to customers in 49 states by 2025.

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

Walmart is jumping into same-day prescription drug delivery in direct competition with its rival Amazon and struggling drugstores. Why it matters: It's the latest battleground in a rapidly changing pharmacy retail industry.

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

Walmart has begun a pilot program that delivers to people's doors prescription drugs and other items they order and pay for online.

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.

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.