The move comes because the online drugs business has been given a serious boost during the coronavirus pandemic.
This year US technology giants have invested billions of dollars within the Indian economy.
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The Amazon Pharmacy service offers prescription, over-the-counter and traditional Ayurveda medication also as basic health devices.
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“This is especially relevant in present times because it will help customers meet their essential needs while staying safe reception ," an Amazon spokesperson said.
Amazon started its enter pharmaceutical retailing in 2017. the subsequent year it bought US-based home delivery medications startup PillPack.
At the top of last year, the corporate introduced its Amazon Pharmacy branding to PillPack's service.
In January, Amazon filed to trademark the name Amazon Pharmacy within the UK, Australia and Canada.
The move was seen as a symbol that the corporate was set to significantly expand its prescribed drugs business outside of the US.
US tech billions
Earlier this year, Amazon's chief executive Jeff Bezos pledged to form major investments in India.
Speaking at a corporation event in New Delhi in January, he said the 21st Century is "going to be the Indian century".
Amazon has set ambitious plans for expansion within the world's largest democracy, where it's invested some $6.5bn (£5bn). Like rival US retailer Walmart, it sees major growth potential within the fast-growing economy.
In May, Amazon entered India's meal delivery business with an attempt in four parts of Banglore.
Last month, Google became the newest big American player to take a position in Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries' digital business.
The Alphabet-owned program agreed to pay $4.5bn for a 7.7% stake in Jio Platforms.
Reliance's billionaire owner Mukesh Ambani said the 2 companies would develop phones for 4G and 5G networks.
Also in July, Google said it might invest about $10bn in India over subsequent five to seven year, joining an inventory of latest investors in Jio that has Facebook, Intel and Qualcomm.
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