10 pharmacy startups that could be M&A targets after Amazon's acquisition of PillPack
Capsule
Capsule is a New York City-based online pharmacy founded in 2015 by Eric Kinariwala, who Business Insider profiled as part of the 30 under 40 health-tech leaders to watch.
The New York City-based company offers delivery services for prescriptions throughout the city and its five boroughs. Prescriptions are meant to be delivered within two hours, and through the app, customers can chat or text with a pharmacist for advice about their medication. Every part of the pharmacy interaction is done digitally, and you can even chat with pharmacists on its app.
The company has raised $20 million in venture capital funding.
Bernstein analysts say that its local market and user experience focus are its key features.
GoodRx
GoodRx is a startup that lists drug prices and sells prescription drugs at discounted rates. It was founded in 2011 by Doug Hirsch, Scott Marlette and Trevor Bezdek. Users can also compare the prices of drugs across different pharmacies close to them.
The company generates revenue through its relationship with pharmacies and pharmacy benefit management when customers use their coupons. It is reportedly on course to generate earnings of $100 million this year.
GoodRx is rumored to be speaking with companies, including health distribution giant McKesson, about being acquired for at least $1.5 billion.
Bernstein analysts say that its price transparency and consumer engagement tools are its key features.
MedAvail
MedAvail, based in Canada, stations physical kiosks called MedCenter at different locations. Each kiosk is connected with a home pharmacy and can stock up to 500 over-the-counter drugs.
MedAvail also analyzes prescribing patterns to determine best stocking strategy and offer tele-consultation with pharmacists.
In June, it announced a collaboration with Express Scripts to bring the convenience of an ATM to pharmacy. Its pilot program will station machines in Phoenix and Tuscon, Arizona, with plans to expand to more states by the end of 2018.
Bernstein analysts think its potential to be deployed in physician practices and medical buildings is its key feature.
NimbleRx
NimbleRx is an online pharmacy similar to Capsule. It works like a "GrubHub for prescriptions."
It was founded in 2014 by Talha Sattar and has raised $60 million in total funding.
Alto Pharmacy
Alto Pharmacy is a prescription delivery service based in San Francisco. Founded in 2015, it has $23 million in total funding.
Alto delivers free to the patient's home and office, and it bought smart-pill startup company, Round Health, last year.
GoGoMeds.com
GoGoMeds.com is similar to GoodRx in that it provides price check and comparison for medications across different online and physical pharmacies. It then ships medication to the patient's doorstep. It is based in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area.
Blink Health
Blink Health, based in New York, provides prescription drug discounts to patients through a free app. It has raised $165 million to date.
Blink Health had a fallout with pharmacy benefit manager MedImpact and major pharmacies have left the Blink network. It has now set up a partnership with Blue Eagle as its new middleman.
NowRx
NowRx delivers medication to the patient's doorstep across California's Bay Area. It has also integrated its service with Amazon's Alexa and Google Home. It's currently still in the seed funding stage.
ZappRx
ZappRx is a digital health company focused on specialty medicine delivery and prescription. It makes the process simpler by removing paperwork. It is based in Boston and has $41 million in total funding.
DeliverCareRx
DeliverCareRx caters to chronically ill patients and those who receive government assistance such as Medicare and Medicaid members. They dispense and delivery drugs and provide payment management service. It is based in the Greater Chicago area and has raised $10.7 million in funding.
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