MDR Fertility Pharmacy

What MDR Fertility Pharmacy does

MDR Fertility Pharmacy, operating under legal entity MDR Pharmaceutical Care, is an independently owned U.S. specialty pharmacy founded in 1989 in Los Angeles and now headquartered in Encino, California, with a secondary dispensing location in Oakland. The company is third-generation family-owned (Co-Founders/Owners Robert Makhani and David Makhani) and exclusively focused on fertility medications, with no outside investors or parent company. It holds Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) accreditations, and is licensed by the State of California for sterile compounding, with three wholly owned subsidiary entities (Ocean Drugs, Inc., Encino Pharmacy, Westwood Pharmacy) operating as HIPAA-covered entities.

The company dispenses specialty fertility pharmaceuticals (Follistim AQ, Menopur, Ganirelix, Pregnyl, Lupron Depot, Crinone, Bonjesta) directly to patients across all 50 states via temperature-controlled next-day shipping, plus same-day delivery across most California metros. Its technology stack is centered on integrated insurance verification and prior authorization, direct insurance billing, a price quote platform with one-hour response, and the MedCoach injection training portal. MDR maintains partnerships with financing providers (Future Family, Lending Club Patient Solutions, PatientFi, ARC Fertility, CapexMD), manufacturer assistance programs (ReUnite Rx, Heart for Heroes, Heart Tomorrow, HeartFelt, Ferring Heart), Fortitude Fertility consulting, and Naturally Smart Vitamins.

MDR makes money primarily through prescription medication dispensing, billed via commercial insurance, manufacturer co-pay programs, self-pay, or financed payment plans. Its customer base spans self-pay fertility patients, insured IVF patients, veterans with service-related infertility (Heart for Heroes), oncofertility patients (ReUnite Oncofertility), elective egg freezing patients, and uninsured patients qualifying for need-based programs (ReUnite Assist). The company is positioned as 'America's #1 Independent Fertility Pharmacy' and claims to be one of the nation's largest independently owned specialty fertility pharmacies, with 51-100 employees and a national 50-state service footprint.

Name

MDR Fertility Pharmacy

Legal name

MDR Pharmaceutical Care

Website

https://mdrusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MDR Fertility Pharmacy is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. specialty pharmacy founded in 1989 that exclusively dispenses fertility medications to patients across all 50 states, offering sterile compounding, insurance billing, financing partnerships, and patient assistance programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Fertility Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Pharmacies (Sterile/Non-Sterile) (HLAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Women’s Health & Reproductive Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAN), Compounding Pharmacy & Sterile Prep Workflow Systems (HLACAKAM)

Keywords

• Fertility pharmacy services
• Specialty medication dispensing
• Injection training support
• Insurance verification pharmacy
• Compounding pharmacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medication Sales: MDR generates revenue primarily through dispensing fertility medications. Patients pay through insurance claims, self-pay, or financing arrangements. The pharmacy accepts most nationwide health plans and offers direct billing.
2. Specialty Compounding Services: Revenue from customized fertility medication compounding services for patients with specific needs.
3. Manufacturer Coupons and Rebates: MDR facilitates manufacturer savings programs including co-pay savings cards and rebate programs for medications like Bonjesta, Crinone, and Lupron Depot.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MDR Fertility Pharmacy is an independently owned specialty pharmacy that exclusively dispenses fertility medications and provides patient-support services. It offers 24/7 access to certified reproductive health pharmacists, sterile compounding, insurance verification and prior authorization, nurse-led injection training, manufacturer co-pay savings programs, and free nationwide next-day delivery of temperature-controlled fertility medications to all 50 states. Pricing tools, financing partners, and assistance programs further reduce out-of-pocket costs for IVF, egg-freezing, and oncofertility patients.

Product overview

MDR Fertility Pharmacy operates as a specialty fertility pharmacy platform offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around fertility medication dispensing and patient support. The core offering is the MDR Fertility Pharmacy Services platform, which provides 24/7 pharmacist access, insurance verification, direct billing, price quoting, and free nationwide delivery of fertility medications. This is supplemented by multiple financing integrations (Future Family, Lending Club Patient Solutions, PatientFi) that enable patients to spread medication costs over time. Financial assistance programs include the Best Price Guarantee, Heart for Heroes (military), ReUnite Assist (uninsured), ReUnite Oncofertility (cancer patients), ReUnite Reassurance (COVID-19), HeartFelt (disaster relief), and HeartTomorrow (egg freezing) programs. Additional services include MedCoach injection training, Fortitude Fertility consulting partnerships, Naturally Smart prenatal vitamins, manufacturer coupons/rebates, and specialty compounding. The company holds PCAB and ACHC accreditations and was founded in 1989 as a family-owned pharmacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heart for Heroes Program: A military assistance program providing no-cost fertility medications to injured veterans and their spouses who are medically separated from active duty due to service-related injuries.
• ReUnite Rx Programs
• HeartFelt Program
• Heart Tomorrow Program

Products and services

• MDR Fertility Pharmacy Services Full-service specialty fertility pharmacy dispensing fertility medications with 24/7 pharmacist access, insurance verification and direct billing, prior authorization support, free nationwide next-day delivery, and specialty compounding. Designed for fertility patients undergoing IVF, egg freezing, and oncofertility cycles, and for the fertility clinics that prescribe for them.
• Specialty Compounding Services Sterile compounding of customized fertility medications for patients with specific dosing or formulation needs, produced under PCAB accreditation and California state licensure.
• Best Price Guarantee Program
• MedCoach Injection Training
• Manufacturer Coupons and Rebates Hub
• Heart for Heroes Program
• ReUnite Assist Program
• ReUnite Oncofertility Program
• ReUnite Reassurance Program
• HeartFelt Program
• Heart Tomorrow Program
• Fortitude Fertility Consulting Partnership
• Naturally Smart Vitamins and Supplements
• Future Family Fertility Financing
• Lending Club Patient Solutions Financing
• PatientFi Monthly Payment Plans

Quantifiable outcome

• Price quote delivered within 1 hour
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fortitude FertilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing 1-on-1 consulting and online courses for fertility patients. MDR patients receive $50 discount on Fortitude Fertility services using code MDR24. Services include building fertility foundation, understanding treatments, optimizing fertility, and mental health support.
• ReUnite Rx (ReUnite Assist)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPatient assistance program offering uninsured patients pricing as low as $100 per 300 IU on Follistim AQ. MDR is a preferred network provider in the ReUnite Rx Managed Cash Program.
• Ferring Heart ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerManufacturer patient assistance program. MDR is a preferred network provider offering substantial reduction in out-of-pocket costs for patients with no fertility drug coverage.
• ReUnite OncofertilitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCancer fertility preservation assistance program offering discounts up to 100% on select medications including Follistim AQ, Ganirelix Acetate, and Pregnyl for patients freezing eggs prior to cancer treatment.
• Heart Tomorrow ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEgg freezing assistance program offering discounted pricing on Menopur for patients undergoing elective egg freezing cycles.
• ReUnite ReassuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCOVID-19 assistance program replacing Follistim AQ, Ganirelix Acetate, and Pregnyl at no cost for patients whose IVF cycles were canceled due to COVID-19 quarantine.
• Heart Felt ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCOVID-19 or natural disaster assistance providing Menopur replacement for cash-pay patients or up to $250 co-pay assistance for commercially insured patients whose cycles were canceled.
• Manufacturer Coupons and Rebates ProgramsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacilitates manufacturer savings programs including Bonjesta savings cards, Crinone co-pay savings, and Lupron Depot savings and rebate programs.
• Naturally Smart VitaminsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFertility vitamin and supplement provider. MDR offers fertility vitamins through their website to improve patients' chances of success during fertility treatment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Freedom Fertility Pharmacy: Largest US independent specialty fertility pharmacy, dispensing fertility medications with nationwide delivery and patient support services. Directly comparable to MDR in customer base (fertility patients), product mix (IVF medications), and business model (specialty dispensing plus patient assistance).
• SMP Pharmacy Solutions: Specialty compounding and fertility pharmacy offering customized fertility medications with nationwide shipping. Directly competes with MDR in sterile fertility compounding and patient-facing support services.
• Apthorp Pharmacy: Independent specialty pharmacy in New York with fertility medication compounding and patient support. Comparable to MDR in compounding-led fertility focus and boutique patient service model.
• Alto Pharmacy: Tech-enabled specialty and retail pharmacy with same-day delivery and patient financial assistance tools. Comparable to MDR in specialty medication delivery and patient affordability infrastructure, though broader in therapeutic scope.

Emerging players

• Ro: Digital health company with vertically integrated pharmacy operations that includes fertility-focused telehealth and medication dispensing. Comparable to MDR on fertility patient acquisition and direct-to-patient pharmacy delivery, with a digital-first model that overlaps MDR's clinic-led channel.
• Carrot Fertility: Fertility benefits platform serving employers and employees, routing patients to specialty pharmacies for medication fulfillment. Comparable to MDR as a fertility-focused ecosystem player and potential channel partner rather than a pure pharmacy competitor.

Broad incumbents

• CVS Specialty Pharmacy: Specialty pharmacy arm of CVS Health (Caremark) dispensing fertility medications as part of a broad specialty portfolio. Comparable to MDR in fertility medication dispensing and insurance billing, with substantially larger scale and payer network reach.
• Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: Specialty pharmacy division of Walgreens Boots Alliance offering fertility medications alongside broader specialty therapeutics. Comparable to MDR in fertility dispensing and insurance navigation, with national retail footprint and integrated pharmacy benefit capabilities.

Others

• Progyny: Employer-sponsored fertility benefits management company that partners with specialty pharmacies for medication fulfillment. Comparable to MDR as a fertility ecosystem enabler; serves as an indirect channel for pharmacy revenue through employer-covered patients.
• WINFertility: Fertility benefits management company connecting patients with clinics, financing, and specialty pharmacies. Comparable to MDR as a fertility ecosystem player that influences patient routing to specialty pharmacies like MDR for medication fulfillment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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