Zipline and Cleveland Clinic Partner on Prescription Drone Delivery

The alliance represents Zipline’s fourth with a major U.S. health system in 2023, following agreements with Intermountain Healthcare, OhioHealth, and Michigan Medicine.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 06:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Cleveland Clinic is partnering with Zipline to launch drone delivery of prescriptions and medical supplies to patients' homes, beginning in 2025.
The service will utilize Zipline's P2 drone system, known for its fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly capabilities, initially delivering specialty medications with plans for broader expansion.
This move by a highly-regarded healthcare provider reflects the growing adoption of drone delivery in healthcare, leveraging Zipline's extensive experience as the world's largest drone delivery provider.

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One of the most highly regarded healthcare providers in the U.S. will soon deliver prescriptions via drone.

Cleveland Clinic, considered one of the top hospital systems in the world based on rankings by outlets such as U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, is partnering with drone delivery provider Zipline to fly certain medications directly to patients’ porches, patio tables, or front steps starting in 2025.