What You Should Know:
- GoodRx, a platform for medication savings in the U.S., today announced a new e-commerce experience for retail pharmacies, designed to improve how consumers obtain their medications through the GoodRx platform. The company is initially launching this experience with the Midwest-based retailer Hy-Vee.
- GoodRx's e-commerce capability bridges online consumer engagement with prescription fulfillment, demonstrating the company's commitment to reducing
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Overprescribing and Polypharmacy: Arine CEO Talks The Hidden Dangers of Amazon’s Same-Day Prescription Delivery
As ultra-fast prescription delivery services reshape medication access, healthcare providers face an urgent challenge: balancing patient convenience with medication safety. With 1 in 5 adults using five or more prescription drugs and medication-related problems consuming 1 in 6 healthcare dollars ($528B annually), the stakes are high.
In this interview, Yoona Kim, CEO of healthcare AI company Arine discusses how the evolution of prescription delivery services, while improving access, may
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How Clinical Pharmacist-Led Telehealth Models Are Transforming Diabetes Care
Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, is on the rise. According to the CDC, 15.8% of the U.S. population now lives with diabetes. With over 38 million people managing this complex disease, effective care is essential. Yet, access to diabetes care has become increasingly challenging, especially for underserved communities. The closure of primary care clinics by major retail pharmacy chains has further strained access to care, leaving vulnerable populations without the
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GoodRx Launches GoodRx for Pets Experience, Offering Savings and Home Delivery for Pet Medications
What You Should Know:
- GoodRx (Nasdaq: GDRX), a prescription savings platform, today announced a new and improved GoodRx for Pets experience.
- The enhanced offering provides pet owners with a more affordable and convenient way to access pet medications, combining savings with home delivery options.
GoodRx for Pets: A Comprehensive Solution
The rising cost of pet healthcare has become a significant concern for many Americans. In 2023 alone, pet owners spent
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Walgreens, Visory Health Partner to Expand Access to Affordable Prescriptions
What You Should Know:
- Visory Health, a prescription discount platform focused on improving healthcare affordability, announced today a new partnership with Walgreens.
- The collaboration expands Visory Health's network of featured pharmacies, providing consumers with even greater savings on their prescription medications.
Simplifying Prescription Savings
Visory Health's platform stands out for its commitment to simplicity and transparency. Unlike other prescription discount
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Avel eCare Acquires Hospital Pharmacy Management, Expanding Telepharmacy Services
What You Should Know:
- Avel eCare, a provider of telemedicine services, today announced the acquisition of Hospital Pharmacy Management, Inc. (HPM), a company specializing in remote medication order review and onsite pharmacy management for hospitals and health systems.
- The strategic acquisition significantly expands Avel eCare's telepharmacy capabilities and strengthens its commitment to supporting healthcare providers, particularly in addressing the growing shortage of
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Scripta Insights Raises $17M for AI-Powered Pharmacy Navigation
What You Should Know:
- Scripta Insights, an AI-powered pharmacy navigation platform, has secured $17M in Series B funding led by Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology.
- The latest investment brings Scripta's total funding to $42M and supports its mission to address the rising cost of prescription drugs in the United States.
Addressing the Prescription Drug Affordability Crisis
The cost of prescription drugs is a significant
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HLTH: Walmart Launches Nationwide Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery
What You Should Know:
- Walmart today announced Pharmacy Delivery, an innovative service that saves customers time by bringing prescriptions – along with the rest of their Walmart orders – right to their doorsteps.
- This innovative offering allows customers to seamlessly integrate prescription orders with their regular grocery and merchandise purchases, all delivered to their doorstep.
Expanding Reach and Impact
Currently live in six states (Arkansas, Missouri, New
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Alchemy Secures $31M to Expand In-House Pharmacy Programs for Underserved HIV Communities
What You Should Know:
- Alchemy, a healthcare company focused on improving access to medications for underserved populations secures $31M in seed funding.
- The investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health, with participation from Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, Banc of California, and other investors.
Expanding Access to Care for HIV Communities
Alchemy provides the infrastructure and technology needed to build and
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GoodRx Partners with ARS to Offer Discounted neffy® for Allergy Relief
What You Should Know:
- GoodRx, a prominent prescription savings platform in the U.S., has joined forces with ARS Pharmaceuticals to offer the lowest discounted cash price for neffy®, a revolutionary needle-free treatment for Type I allergic reactions.
- The partnership makes neffy available for $199 at over 70,000 pharmacies across the nation, exclusively through GoodRx.
neffy: A Needle-Free Solution for Anaphylaxis
Allergies and allergic reactions affect over 100
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