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 drone delivery provider Zipline to launch prescription delivery services directly to patients' homes starting in 2025.
The service will utilize Zipline's advanced Platform 2 (P2) drone system for fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly delivery of medications and eventually other medical supplies.
This initiative aims to enhance patient access to prescribed medications, expand home delivery options, and leverages Zipline's extensive experience and FAA-approved commercial drone operations.

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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.