QS/1

What QS/1 does

QS/1 is a pharmacy management software provider founded in 1977 and headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand of RedSail Technologies, LLC. The company serves retail community, hospital outpatient, specialty, and long-term care pharmacies in the United States, with its core product portfolio including the legacy NRx pharmacy management system (scheduled for sunset on December 31, 2027), SystemOne, and access to sister brands PioneerRx, PrimeRx, BestRx, and PrimeCare under the RedSail umbrella. Its product surface emphasizes prescription management, clinical workflows, billing, and regulatory compliance for independent and chain pharmacies nationwide.

QS/1 is embedded within RedSail Technologies' broader pharmacy network, which the company characterizes as one of the largest in the country, serving over 6,000 independent pharmacies through its combined product portfolio. The technology stack is centered on on-premise or hosted pharmacy management systems rather than a modern cloud-native or API-first architecture, with no disclosed developer API, SDK, or documented third-party integration marketplace beyond modular add-ons for NRx. Customer support is centralized through the RedSail Hub portal, providing product guides, service pack updates, release notes, and training materials for NRx and SystemOne users.

The business model is a subscription-based software licensing model with quote-based enterprise sales rather than transparent tiered pricing. Go-to-market is executed through direct enterprise field sales and inside sales via a dedicated phone line (833.REDSAIL), complemented by digital content channels (RedSail Blog, RedSail Media) and self-service portal access. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company is privately held under RedSail Technologies, and there are no disclosed venture capital or private equity investment structures. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and currently faces a significant product transition with the NRx sunset requiring customer migration to modern sister products.

Name

QS/1

Legal name

RedSail Technologies, LLC

Website

https://qs1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Management Software

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds (524292)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmacy Information Systems (PIS) & Dispensing Workflow (HLACAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Formulary Management & Clinical Pharmacy Programs (HLAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Pharmacy management software
• Retail pharmacy systems
• Long-term care pharmacy
• Pharmacy automation solutions
• Specialty pharmacy software

Headquarters

HQ city

Spartanburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pharmacy Software Licensing: Software licensing and subscription model for pharmacy management systems. Provides robust and comprehensive software for retail community, hospital outpatient, and specialty pharmacies with ongoing support and updates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

QS/1 provides pharmacy management software for retail community, hospital outpatient, specialty, and long-term care pharmacies. Its portfolio includes the legacy NRx system (sunsetting December 31, 2027) and SystemOne, complemented by sister products PioneerRx, PrimeRx, BestRx, and PrimeCare under the RedSail Technologies umbrella. Customers access product guides, service pack updates, release notes, and training through the RedSail Hub support portal.

Product overview

QS/1 is a pharmacy software company operating as part of RedSail Technologies, providing retail community, hospital outpatient, and specialty pharmacies with comprehensive software solutions. The company offers a portfolio of pharmacy management products including the core QS/1 system, the legacy NRx platform (scheduled for sunset on December 31, 2027), and SystemOne. Under the RedSail Technologies umbrella, QS/1 customers have access to sister brands including PioneerRx (innovative clinical workflows), PrimeRx (scalable growth-focused system), BestRx (cost-effective solution), and PrimeCare (long-term care pharmacy software). RedSail Hub serves as the unified customer support platform providing access to documentation, updates, and training across all RedSail pharmacy software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QS/1 Pharmacy Software Comprehensive pharmacy management software providing retail community, hospital outpatient, and specialty pharmacies with solutions for daily operations, prescription management, clinical workflows, and patient care. Part of RedSail Technologies, offering access to one of the largest pharmacy networks in the country.
• NRx Pharmacy Software Legacy pharmacy management system that has powered community pharmacies for generations. Being sunset on December 31, 2027, with migration paths to PioneerRx, PrimeRx, or BestRx. NRx integrates with hundreds of individual modules and services to improve pharmacy functionality.
• SystemOne Pharmacy Software Pharmacy software offered alongside NRx within the RedSail Technologies portfolio. Customers receive access through RedSail Hub for product guides, service pack updates, release notes, and training materials.
• PioneerRx Pharmacy Software Innovative, advanced clinical workflow pharmacy management system designed for independent pharmacies seeking modern pharmacy management solutions. Recommended by QS/1 as a migration destination for NRx customers.
• PrimeRx Pharmacy Software Scalable and flexible pharmacy management system designed for growth, suitable for independent pharmacies expanding their operations. Recommended by QS/1 as a migration destination for NRx customers.
• BestRx Pharmacy Software Cost-effective and reliable pharmacy management software designed for independent pharmacies seeking affordable solutions. Recommended by QS/1 as a migration destination for NRx customers.
• PrimeCare Long-Term Care Pharmacy Software Long-Term Care Pharmacy Software trusted by LTC pharmacies nationwide for reliability, flexibility, and deep facility-focused functionality. Streamlines clinical workflows, simplifies billing, and delivers care across facilities.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PioneerRxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister product under RedSail Technologies portfolio. QS/1 recommends PioneerRx as an innovative, advanced clinical workflow solution for NRx customers seeking to upgrade to modern pharmacy management systems.
• PrimeRxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister product under RedSail Technologies portfolio. QS/1 recommends PrimeRx as a scalable, flexible system for growth for NRx customers seeking to upgrade.
• BestRxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister product under RedSail Technologies portfolio. QS/1 recommends BestRx as a cost-effective and reliable solution for NRx customers seeking to upgrade.
• PrimeCareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term care pharmacy software solution under RedSail Technologies. Trusted by LTC pharmacies nationwide for reliability, flexibility, and facility-focused functionality. Related product in the QS/1 ecosystem for LTC pharmacy needs.
• NationsBenefitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced March 2025 through RedSail Technologies bringing advanced member care and improved efficiencies to over 6000 independent pharmacies nationwide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ScriptPro: Provides pharmacy management software, robotic dispensing systems, and workflow automation for retail and ambulatory pharmacies. A direct peer competing head-to-head with QS/1 for independent and chain pharmacy management contracts.
• PioneerRx: Sister brand within RedSail Technologies offering independent pharmacy management software. Directly comparable product category (community pharmacy management) and overlapping customer base, making it the closest functional peer even though both sit under the same corporate umbrella.
• BestRx: Sister brand within RedSail Technologies targeting cost-conscious independent pharmacies. Directly comparable pharmacy management software with overlapping customer base within the same parent company portfolio.
• SuiteRx: Provides pharmacy management software for independent retail, long-term care, and closed-door pharmacies. Comparable independent pharmacy software vendor competing for similar SMB and mid-market pharmacy customers.
• PrimeRx: Sister brand within RedSail Technologies positioned for growing independent pharmacies. Direct functional peer in pharmacy management software with shared parent company and overlapping customer profiles.
• Computer-Rx: Provides pharmacy management software solutions for independent retail pharmacies and small chains. Direct competitor in the independent pharmacy software segment with similar product positioning and customer profiles.

Broad incumbents

• Omnicell: Provides pharmacy automation, medication management software, and adherence packaging solutions across retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy settings. Comparable as a broader healthcare technology incumbent with overlapping pharmacy management and dispensing workflow offerings.
• Cardinal Health: Provides pharmacy management and medication therapy management solutions (including OutcomesMTM) as part of its pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare services portfolio. Comparable as a large incumbent serving pharmacy customers with overlapping software and services offerings.
• McKesson Corporation (EnterpriseRx): Operates EnterpriseRx pharmacy management software alongside its wholesale distribution business, serving chain and independent pharmacies. A broad incumbent with overlapping pharmacy software capabilities as part of a much larger healthcare distribution portfolio.
• Epic (Willow): Provides Willow pharmacy management software integrated with its broader EHR platform, dominating hospital and health system pharmacy. Comparable as a broader incumbent in pharmacy information systems, particularly in the hospital outpatient segment QS/1 also serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qs1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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