Walgreens launches free delivery of HIV medications

DEERFIELD - Walgreens, in partnership with DoorDash and Uber, said it has begin free, same day delivery of medications for the prevention and treatment of HIV.

This service is available to eligible patients within 15 miles of thousands of participating Walgreens retail pharmacies nationwide, the company said.

"While most of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a Walgreens pharmacy, transportation remains a critical barrier to accessing health care," said Dr. Kevin Ban, chief medical officer, Walgreens. "With more than half of Walgreens stores located in socially vulnerable or underserved communities, we can help make HIV prevention and treatment options more accessible, convenient and equitable across our communities."

This initiative is the latest offering in an ongoing collaboration between Walgreens, DoorDash and Uber. In December, following the companies' response to the White House COVID-19 call to action, the companies launched free Paxlovid delivery services aimed at increasing access to COVID-19 treatment, with a focus on reaching those in socially vulnerable or medically underserved areas.