GoodRx
GoodRx is a American company that provides an online platform for comparing the prices of prescription medications. The company was founded in 2011 by Doug Hirsch, Scott Marlette, and Trevor Bezdek and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Overview[edit | edit source]
GoodRx operates a website and mobile app that gathers and compares the prices of prescription medications from more than 70,000 pharmacies in the United States. The platform allows users to find the lowest price for their medication and provides coupons that can be used at the pharmacy to lower the cost.
Business Model[edit | edit source]
GoodRx makes money through advertisements on its site and referral fees from pharmacies. The company also offers a paid membership program, GoodRx Gold, which provides additional discounts on medications and some healthcare services.
Reception[edit | edit source]
GoodRx has been praised for helping consumers save money on prescription medications, but it has also faced criticism for issues related to data privacy and the transparency of its business practices.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Pharmacy Benefit Management
- Healthcare in the United States
- Prescription Drug Pricing in the United States
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