Beacon Prescriptions

Name

Beacon Prescriptions

Legal name

Beacon Prescriptions

Website

https://beaconrx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Medication Adherence, Packaging & Fulfillment Services (Blister/Unit-Dose) (HLAFALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) & Clinical Pharmacy Services (HLAFALAH), Medication Setup & Organization (Pill Boxes/Dispill/Packaging) (HSABALAB), Medication Therapy Management (MTM) & Clinical Pharmacy Services Tools (HLACAKAH)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription compounding
• Specialty medication packaging
• Fertility medications
• Senior pharmacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Britain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Dispensing: Fill and refill prescription medications. Core pharmacy revenue stream with 10-minute-or-less prescription fulfillment guarantee. Accepts all major insurance plans.
2. Over-the-Counter Products: Sales of OTC products, vitamins, supplements, and health-related items.
3. Specialty Pharmacy Services: Compounding services (hormone replacement, pain management, pediatric, veterinary), fertility medications, and specialty packaging programs.
4. Medical Equipment & Supplies: Durable medical equipment, supplies, prosthetics, orthotics, and compression stockings at select locations. Items may be covered by insurance.
5. Senior Services & Discounts: Special senior discounts on prescriptions, OTC products, home healthcare supplies and equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beacon Prescriptions is a pharmacist-owned independent retail pharmacy chain operating 9 locations across Connecticut. It fills and refills prescriptions (10-minute-or-less guarantee), dispenses OTC products, vitamins and supplements, and provides specialty pharmacy services including custom compounding, fertility medications, special packaging for multi-medication regimens, immunizations, and durable medical equipment.

Product overview

Beacon Prescriptions operates as a pharmacist-owned independent pharmacy network with 9 locations across Connecticut, offering a unified prescription filling service enhanced by specialty modules and add-on services. The core offering centers on prescription filling and refills (10-minute guarantee), supplemented by specialized services including compounding, fertility medications, and medical equipment. Add-on convenience features include Simplify My Meds (medication synchronization), Special Packaging (Med Boxes for multi-medication management), Curb Side CheckOut, home/office delivery, and 24/7 emergency service. Senior Services and Immunizations address specific patient populations. All services are available across the pharmacy network with some specialty offerings limited to select locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prescription Filling & Refill Core pharmacy service filling and refilling prescription medications in 10 minutes or less for individual consumers at any of 9 Connecticut locations, with online and telephone refill options. Accepts all major insurance plans.
• Prescription Transfer Online prescription transfer service allowing customers to move existing prescriptions from other pharmacies to any Beacon Prescriptions location via an online form.
• Compounding Services Custom medication compounding service producing personalized medications from bulk powders in various forms (liquids, gels, creams, ointments, lip balms, nasal sprays, suppositories, lozenges, suspensions, lollipops, capsules, transdermal bases) for patients with unique dosage needs, allergies, pediatric requirements, or who need hard-to-find and discontinued medications. Includes hormone replacement, pain management, pediatric, dental, and veterinary compounding.
• Special Packaging (Med Boxes) Specialty packaging program organizing multiple medications into Med Boxes or multi-dose blister packs (up to four drugs per pack) grouped by time of administration, with clearly printed directions, lot numbers, and expiration dates. Free delivery for enrolled patients and automatic physician contact for refills.
• Immunizations Vaccination services administered by pharmacy staff to walk-in customers across Beacon Prescriptions locations.
• Fertility Medications Specialized fertility prescription service stocking hard-to-find medications such as progesterone suppositories and injections, with insurance verification, prior authorization support, and competitive pricing in central Connecticut.
• Medical Equipment & Supplies (DMEPOS) Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies including Jobst compression stockings, available at select locations with 1-2 day delivery via prescription; items may be covered by insurance.
• Senior Services Specialized pharmacy services for seniors including drug interaction checks, medication management assistance, home/workplace delivery, mail prescriptions, and senior discount programs on prescriptions, OTC products, home healthcare supplies, and equipment.
• Simplify My Meds (Medication Synchronization) Medication synchronization program that coordinates all prescription refills to a single monthly pickup or delivery date, including monthly pharmacist consultation, prescription review for savings opportunities, refill reminders, and automatic physician contact for refills.
• Curb Side CheckOut Curbside pickup service allowing customers to collect prescriptions without entering the pharmacy.
• Home/Office Delivery Prescription delivery service delivering prescriptions and supplies to patient homes or workplaces, including mail delivery for seasonal travelers.
• 24/7 Emergency Service Round-the-clock emergency pharmacy service providing urgent prescription fulfillment outside regular business hours.
• Beacon Referral Rewards Customer referral program offering rewards and bonuses for customers who refer new clients to Beacon Prescriptions locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prescription fill/refill in 10 minutes or less
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Capsule: Digital-first pharmacy offering free same-day delivery, online prescription management, and a mobile-first experience — a key competitive threat to Beacon's limited digital capabilities in overlapping urban geographies.
• TruePill (now divisions): Digital pharmacy platform offering prescription fulfillment, telehealth integration, and direct-to-consumer delivery — competes with Beacon's home/office delivery and online refill offerings through a technology-first approach.

Broad incumbents

• CVS Pharmacy: Largest U.S. retail pharmacy chain with thousands of locations; competes directly with Beacon in Connecticut for prescription dispensing and OTC sales but does not specialize in compounding or specialty packaging the way Beacon does.
• Amazon Pharmacy: Mail-order and digital pharmacy with broad formulary access, transparent pricing, and integrated Prime delivery — competes with Beacon on dispensing and mail-prescription services, particularly for cash-paying and uninsured patients.
• Walgreens: National retail pharmacy chain with broad prescription, OTC, and immunization offerings; directly competes with Beacon on dispensing and senior services but lacks Beacon's compounding and specialty packaging depth.
• Costco Pharmacy: Retail warehouse-club pharmacy with a reputation for low-cost dispensing; competes with Beacon on price-sensitive prescription and OTC business, especially for senior members of warehouse-club households in Connecticut.

Direct peers

• Genoa Healthcare: Specialty pharmacy focused on serving behavioral health, long-term care, and group-home populations with customized packaging and adherence services — closely comparable to Beacon's LTC/group-home specialty packaging business.
• Boothwyn Pharmacy / Apotheco Pharmacy Group: Specialty pharmacy group emphasizing compounding, fertility, dermatology, and customized medications — directly comparable to Beacon Compounding's specialty custom-formulation services.
• Good Neighbor Pharmacy (AmerisourceBergen): Independent pharmacy network providing branding, procurement, and operational support to community pharmacies; Beacon is a comparable independent community pharmacy competing for the same patients in Connecticut.
• PharMerica: Institutional pharmacy serving skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and senior living communities with multi-dose blister packaging and adherence programs — overlapping with Beacon's nursing home and LTC packaging services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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