How popular isAmazon Pharmacy?
In September 2026, people searched for Amazon Pharmacy by name about 201,000 times in United States, a 21.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.4% of all United States pharmacies in the U searches, placing Amazon Pharmacy fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pharmacies in the US, Amazon Pharmacy appeared in two of the three answers and was the fifth most recommended of the five.
Amazon Pharmacy is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
CVS PharmacyShare of searches 52.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WalgreensShare of searches 40.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Walmart PharmacyShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CostcoShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Amazon PharmacyShare of searches 0.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top pharmacies in the US in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Amazon Pharmacy was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Amazon Pharmacy is the fifth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Costco1st
CVS Pharmacy2nd
Walmart Pharmacy3rd
Walgreens4th
Amazon Pharmacy5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CVS Pharmacy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Walgreens3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Costco3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Walmart Pharmacy2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Amazon Pharmacy2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about pharmacies in the US
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I use for prescriptions in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacy chains in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest pharmacy for prescriptions without insurance in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which pharmacies in the US compete with Amazon Pharmacy?
Share of searches by month for CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy, Amazon Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CVS Pharmacy | Walgreens | Walmart Pharmacy | Costco | Amazon Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.4% | 40.3% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.8% | 45.1% | 5% | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.1% | 45.2% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.6% | 45% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.66% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.3% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Mar 2026 | 53% | 40.8% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.5% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.43% |
| May 2026 | 52.3% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.5% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.5% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.1% | 40.1% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.3% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.3% | 26.5M | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 40.2% | 20.4M | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.4% | 2.7M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 823K | -17.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.4% | 201K | 0% | 0 points |
52.3%
Held 1st. 26.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
40.2%
Held 2nd. 20.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.4%
Held 3rd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Costco1.6%
Held 4th. 823K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.4%
Held 5th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Amazon Pharmacy changed in United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Amazon Pharmacy in United States rose from 165K to 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Amazon Pharmacy’s share of searches among pharmacies in the US in United States held steady, from 0.33% to 0.4%.
How did search popularity change for United States pharmacies in the US in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Amazon Pharmacy in United States rose 21.8% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 201K in September 2026.
How are Amazon Pharmacy’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Amazon Pharmacy’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- amazon pharmacy
Who owns Amazon Pharmacy?
Amazon Pharmacy is owned by Amazon. Brandwave also tracks Amazon,
Ring and
Veeqo, owned by the same company, in United States.
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Where does Amazon Pharmacy compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacies in the US | 5th of 5 | 0.4% | Shown above |
| Prescription delivery services | 4th of 8 | 2% | Show ranking |

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