Costco has unveiled a new range of healthcare-related products, which the retail giant says is intended to make medical care more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. The move reflects a wider trend of large US retailers expanding into healthcare services, as consumers increasingly seek lower-cost alternatives to traditional providers amid rising medical costs.

Details of the specific products were not fully available, but the initiative fits Costco's pattern of leveraging its membership model and bulk-buying power to offer goods and services at reduced prices. The announcement comes as healthcare affordability remains a pressing concern for many US households, with retailers such as Costco, Walmart and Amazon increasingly moving into pharmacy, telehealth and wellness offerings to capture this demand.