ASP Cares

What ASP Cares does

ASP Cares is a privately held specialty pharmacy founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company operates more than 26 pharmacy locations concentrated in Texas with extensions into New York (Astoria), Nevada (Las Vegas), and Florida (Miami, Pasadena). Its core function is dispensing complex specialty medications across 18+ therapeutic areas — including oncology, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, hemophilia, transplant, multiple sclerosis, rheumatology, gastroenterology, cardiovascular disease, pain management, addiction management, wound care, ophthalmology, infusion therapy, and PrEP — to patients with chronic, rare, and critical conditions.

Revenue is generated through dispensing specialty medications billed to insurance providers, Medicare, and Medicaid, supplemented by workers' compensation case billing and personal injury Letter of Protection (LOP) arrangements where payment is recouped from legal settlements. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and referral-driven, relying on healthcare provider networks, physician recommendations, and patient testimonials. Differentiated wrap-around services include prior authorization assistance, Patient Assistance Program enrollment, 24-hour prescription turnaround, complimentary nationwide home delivery, and patient Welcome Kits — the high-touch combination is positioned as a small-pharmacy feel with large-pharmacy resources.

There is no proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, or API surface disclosed in the input data; operations rest on licensed pharmacist expertise, payer/prescriber/attorney coordination, and physical-plus-delivery distribution. The company shows no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, M&A activity, or leadership changes, indicating a self-funded, founder/operator-led growth profile.

Name

ASP Cares

Legal name

ASP Cares Specialty Pharmacy

Website

https://aspcares.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ASP Cares is a privately held specialty pharmacy operating 26+ locations across Texas, New York, Nevada, and Florida, dispensing complex medications across 18+ therapeutic areas to patients with chronic and critical conditions, reimbursed through insurance, workers' compensation, and personal injury arrangements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Pharmacy

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmacy & Complex Therapy Management Platforms (HLACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Copay Assistance, Patient Support & Affordability Programs (HLAEAKAI), Pharmacy Liaison & Prior Authorization/Insurance Coordination (HSABALAD), Medication Reconciliation & Transitions-of-Care Pharmacy Services (HLAFALAK)

Keywords

• Specialty pharmacy services
• Prescription medications
• Prior authorization assistance
• Medication therapy management
• Specialty medication dispensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medications: Revenue generated through dispensing specialty medications to patients, billing insurance providers, Medicare, Medicaid, and accepting various prescription coverage plans. Also includes workers' compensation and personal injury case billing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ASP Cares is a specialty pharmacy that dispenses complex and high-cost prescription medications across oncology, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, hemophilia, transplant, multiple sclerosis, rheumatology, gastroenterology, infusion therapy, ophthalmology, cardiovascular disease, pain management, addiction, wound care, and other therapeutic areas. It supports patients with prior authorization assistance, a Patient Assistance Program (PAP), workers' compensation coordination, and Letter of Protection (LOP) coordination for personal injury cases, and distributes medications via in-store pickup and complimentary nationwide home delivery from 26+ locations.

Product overview

ASP Cares is a specialty pharmacy offering a unified platform of pharmacy services with 26+ locations nationwide. The core offering is specialty pharmacy services managing complex medication therapies, supported by add-on services including Prior Authorization Assistance, Patient Assistance Program (PAP), Workers' Compensation services, and Letter of Protection (LOP) for personal injury cases. The company specializes across 18+ therapeutic areas including Oncology, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Hemophilia, Transplant, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular Disease, Pain Management, Addiction Management, Wound Care, Ophthalmology, and Infusion Therapy. Services include complimentary nationwide medication delivery, insurance coordination, and 24-hour prescription turnaround capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Pharmacy Services Comprehensive specialty pharmacy services managing complex medication therapies across multiple therapeutic areas including Oncology, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Hemophilia, Transplant, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular Disease, Pain Management, Addiction Management, Wound Care, Ophthalmology, and Infusion Therapy, with medication access coordination, insurance benefits management, and complimentary nationwide delivery.
• Prior Authorization Assistance Comprehensive prior authorization support to ensure patients get timely access to specialty medications, reducing the administrative burden on physician practices.
• Patient Assistance Program (PAP) Financial assistance program for low-income, under-insured, or uninsured individuals meeting eligibility guidelines, helping reduce the financial burden of complex specialty medications.
• Letter of Protection (LOP) Personal Injury Services Specialized pharmacy services for personal injury patients (e.g., car accidents) offering no out-of-pocket expense prescriptions, with coordination with attorneys and providers under Letter of Protection arrangements.
• Workers' Compensation Pharmacy Services Express pharmacy care for injured workers including rapid turnaround times, medications at no cost, fast local pickup or doorstep delivery, and dedicated account representatives, with billing under workers' compensation insurance.
• Ophthalmology Pharmacy Specialty pharmacy services for ophthalmology patients with a large inventory of ophthalmic medications including injectables and preservative-free sterile eye drops.
• Infusion Therapy IV and infusion therapy services including antivirals, antibiotics, anticoagulation therapy, antiemetic agents, chemotherapy medications, hydration infusion, and inotropic therapy.
• HIV/AIDS Pharmacy Services Comprehensive HIV medication management with access to antiretroviral therapies, coordination with foundations and HIV/AIDS service organizations, and confidential medication delivery.
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) HIV prevention services providing PrEP medications with education, provider connections, insurance processing, and complimentary medication delivery.
• Oncology Pharmacy Cancer treatment support with a large inventory of oral oncology medications, side effect management, and coordination with oncology care teams.
• Hemophilia Pharmacy Specialized services for hemophilia and bleeding disorders with access to clotting factors, infusion therapies, and support for medication administration.
• Hepatitis Pharmacy Hepatitis treatment services with access to direct-acting antivirals, oral medications, injectables, and complimentary delivery.
• Gastroenterology Pharmacy Specialty services for Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and IBS with medications to treat symptoms and reduce inflammation.
• Transplant Pharmacy Organ transplant medication management including immunosuppressants, drug interaction monitoring, medication access coordination, and insurance benefits management.
• Multiple Sclerosis Pharmacy MS treatment support with oral medications and injectables, symptom management for visual disturbances, muscle weakness, and coordination/balance issues.
• Rheumatology Pharmacy Specialty medications for arthritis and rheumatic diseases including biologics and advanced treatments to control severe disease, manage pain, swelling, and inflammation.
• Urology Pharmacy Innovative specialty medications for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, including oral medications and injectable therapies.
• Cardiovascular Disease Pharmacy Complex cardiovascular medications including specialty drugs for pulmonary hypertension, anticoagulation, and advanced heart failure therapies.
• Addiction Management Pharmacy Medications for addiction recovery including medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol dependence, with medications like Suboxone, Vivitrol, and buprenorphine products.
• Wound Care Pharmacy Specialty wound care treatments including advanced dressings, debridement agents, and medications for wound healing and infection management.
• Pain Management Pharmacy Advanced pain management medications including specialty opioids, nerve pain treatments, and complex pain therapies with rapid access to medications.
• RSV Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus management with specialty medications to prevent serious RSV disease in high-risk patients including infants.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Physicians and Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASP Cares partners with physicians and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care, providing prior authorization assistance and medication management support to streamline the prescription process and reduce administrative burden on practices.
• Insurance ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASP Cares works with insurance providers to coordinate benefits, handle prior authorization approvals, and ensure medication coverage for patients.
• HIV/AIDS Service OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASP Cares works with various HIV/AIDS service organizations and foundations across the country to ensure patients have access to available resources, medications, and support services.
• Pharmaceutical ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationASP Cares maintains inventory and partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers to stock specialty medications across all their therapeutic areas including HIV, oncology, hepatitis, hemophilia, transplant, and other complex conditions.
• Attorneys and Law FirmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASP Cares works with attorneys handling personal injury cases, providing prescription medications under Letter of Protection arrangements with seamless, collaborative coordination.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CVS Specialty: CVS Specialty is a PBM/retail-owned specialty pharmacy dispensing complex medications across most therapeutic categories. It competes with ASP Cares on the same conditions but at vastly greater scale and with vertical payer integration.
• Humana Pharmacy (CenterWell): CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy (Humana) is a payer-affiliated specialty pharmacy serving complex conditions with home delivery and care management, providing another reference point for ASP Cares' positioning.
• Accredo (Express Scripts): Accredo is the largest PBM-owned specialty pharmacy in the US, dispensing across nearly all of ASP Cares' therapeutic areas. It is a broad incumbent that sets the competitive benchmark on formulary access, scale, and payer integration.
• Optum Specialty Pharmacy: Optum Specialty Pharmacy (UnitedHealth Group) is a major PBM-affiliated specialty pharmacy offering nationwide delivery and clinical support for conditions overlapping with ASP Cares' portfolio.
• Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: Walgreens Specialty operates specialty pharmacy services across complex therapies including oncology, HIV, and hepatitis, with nationwide delivery and clinical care programs, broadly comparable to ASP Cares' services.

Direct peers

• BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy: BioPlus (part of CareMed) is a specialty pharmacy focused on complex therapies with national distribution and care management programs, operating with a similar direct-to-physician and direct-to-patient model to ASP Cares.
• Avella Specialty Pharmacy: Avella is an independent specialty pharmacy dispensing complex medications across oncology, fertility, and other disease states with prior authorization and adherence support, directly comparable to ASP Cares' service model and therapeutic mix.
• US Bioservices (AmerisourceBergen / Cencora): US Bioservices is a specialty pharmacy provider focused on chronic and complex therapies, offering patient access, adherence, and home delivery services that directly mirror ASP Cares' specialty pharmacy value proposition.
• Diplomat Pharmacy: Diplomat was a leading independent specialty pharmacy serving chronic and complex conditions including oncology, HIV, and hepatitis, with patient adherence and PA support, comparable to ASP Cares' specialty pharmacy model.
• PantherRx Rare: PantherRx Rare is a specialty pharmacy specializing in rare and complex conditions including oncology, hemophilia, and immunology, with high-touch patient services and nationwide delivery, closely comparable to ASP Cares' specialty mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspcares

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Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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