Amazon announced Wednesday it will launch " Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks ," a new service designed to help close the gap between doctor visits and prescription pickups.

The kiosks, which will launch later this year at medical offices in California's greater Los Angeles area, will allow patients to fill prescriptions immediately after their appointments — saving an extra trip to the pharmacy , according to an announcement from the retail giant.

"By bringing the pharmacy directly to the point of care, we're removing a critical barrier and helping patients start their treatment when it matters most — right away," Hannah McClellan, vice president of operations at Amazon Pharmacy, said in a statement.

Beginning in December, Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks will debut at One Medical locations in Downtow

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