Buy-Rite DRUGS

What Buy-Rite DRUGS does

Buy-Rite Drugs is an independently owned community pharmacy chain founded in 1925, operating 9 retail locations across the Florida panhandle and southeast Alabama (5 in Florida and 4 in Alabama) with a staff of 40 qualified employees. The company dispenses prescription medications under Medicare, Medicaid, and most third-party insurance plans, and complements dispensing with a clinical-services portfolio that includes medication therapy management, medication synchronization, multi-dose adherence packaging, immunizations (flu, pneumococcal, shingles), durable medical equipment billed to Medicare and commercial insurers, and condition-specific wellness classes spanning diabetes, smoking cessation, weight loss, hypertension, cholesterol, and asthma. It also offers cash-pay GLP-1 weight management via Semaglutide in five dosage strengths priced from $199 to $375 per prefilled syringe, plus standard OTC retail merchandise and a cards-and-gifts assortment.

The technology stack is not proprietary: patient-facing refill, reminders, and savings functionality are delivered through the third-party Digital Pharmacist platform (web portal plus iOS/Android mobile app), and GLP-1 prescription routing is handled by the Xpedicare platform that directs patients to the appropriate store location. No in-house AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary models are disclosed in the source material. The business model combines insurance-reimbursed transaction fees on prescription dispensing and DME with one-time retail sales on OTC and gift products, unit-priced cash-pay GLP-1 dispensing, and professional-services revenue from immunizations; Medicare open enrollment is monetized indirectly through a GTM partnership with eHealth, a licensed insurance agency that runs a dedicated helpline for Buy-Rite customers.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer and hyper-local: customer acquisition relies on physical storefront presence, drive-thru and delivery at participating locations, the Digital Pharmacist mobile app, word-of-mouth, and community goodwill built over nearly a century. Buy-Rite explicitly positions against large chain pharmacies on personalized service, hometown feel, competitive pricing, and convenience, with customer testimonials repeatedly emphasizing staff professionalism and prompt service as the primary purchase driver.

Name

Buy-Rite DRUGS

Legal name

Buy-Rite Drugs

Website

https://buy-ritedrugs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Buy-Rite Drugs is an independent community pharmacy chain founded in 1925, operating 9 retail locations across the Florida panhandle and southeast Alabama, providing prescription dispensing, durable medical equipment, immunizations, multi-dose packaging, GLP-1 weight management, and Medicare enrollment assistance to local patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Small-Format Urban/Neighborhood Drugstores (CRAEAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medication Adherence, Packaging & Fulfillment Services (Blister/Unit-Dose) (HLAFALAJ), Medication Setup & Organization (Pill Boxes/Dispill/Packaging) (HSABALAB)

Keywords

• Community pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Durable medical equipment
• Immunization services
• Medication adherence packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Havana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medications: Core pharmacy revenue from prescription dispensing, accepting most third-party insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid
2. Over-the-Counter Products: Pain medication, cold/allergy medication, vitamins, supplements, oral health products, feminine hygiene, first aid, cosmetics, infant care, hair care, and general merchandise
3. Durable Medical Equipment: Medical equipment including rollators, wheelchairs, walkers, transport chairs, bath safety products, billed to Medicare and insurance
4. GLP-1 Medications: Semaglutide prescriptions at $199-$375 per prefilled syringe depending on dosage strength
5. Immunizations: Flu, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccinations administered by qualified staff
6. Cards & Gifts: Home decor, greeting cards, seasonal gifts, toys, candles, gift cards, scarves, purses and tote bags

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Buy-Rite Drugs is a multi-location community pharmacy that dispenses prescription medications, sells over-the-counter health and personal-care products, and supplies durable medical equipment such as rollators, wheelchairs, walkers, and bath safety products. It layers on clinical services including immunizations, medication therapy management, multi-dose packaging, medication synchronization, GLP-1/semaglutide weight management, and Medicare Part D enrollment assistance across 9 stores in Florida and Alabama. Retail convenience channels include drive-thru, delivery, a Digital Pharmacist-powered patient portal, and a mobile app for 24/7 refills and reminders.

Product overview

Buy-Rite Drugs is a community pharmacy chain operating 9 locations across Florida and Alabama since 1925, offering a unified pharmacy service model centered on personalized prescription dispensing and clinical care. The core offering is Pharmacy Services supplemented by clinical programs including Medication Therapy Management, Immunizations, Medication Adherence, Multi-Dose Packaging, and Medication Synchronization. The company also provides Durable Medical Equipment, Medicare Open Enrollment assistance (via eHealth partnership), and GLP-1 weight management medications including Semaglutide. Retail offerings include Over The Counter products and Cards & Gifts. Additional convenience services include Delivery, Drive-Thru, and a Digital Pharmacist-powered Mobile App. Wellness education programs cover Diabetes, Quit Smoking, Weight Loss, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, and Asthma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmacy Services Core prescription fulfillment and medication dispensing across 9 community pharmacy locations in Florida and Alabama, accepting most third-party insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Durable Medical Equipment Medical equipment and supplies including rollators, wheelchairs, walkers, transport chairs, bath safety products, and daily living aids, billable to Medicare and most insurance at participating locations.
• Immunizations Vaccination services including flu, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines administered by qualified pharmacy staff at participating locations.
• Medication Adherence Program Pharmacist-led program that helps patients take medications as prescribed, targeting the estimated 50% or more of chronic-condition medications that are not taken as directed.
• Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist consultations that review a patient's full medication regimen to ensure maximum benefit from medications and support chronic-condition management.
• Multi-Dose Packaging Packaging service that bundles prescriptions into dated, time-of-day packs (morning, afternoon, evening) to simplify medication adherence for patients on multiple medications.
• Medication Synchronization Med sync program that aligns all of a patient's prescription refills to a single pickup day each month to simplify medication management.
• GLP-1 Medications (Semaglutide) Weight management medication line offering semaglutide prefilled syringes in 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, and 2.4mg dosages, priced from $199 to $375 per syringe, with prescriptions routed to the appropriate Buy-Rite location via the Xpedicare platform.
• Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Free, no-obligation Medicare Part D plan review and enrollment assistance delivered in partnership with eHealth, including a dedicated helpline (1-877-647-2032) connecting pharmacy customers with licensed insurance agents.
• Over-the-Counter Products Retail assortment of pain medication, cold and allergy medication, vitamins and supplements, oral health products, first aid items, cosmetics, and infant care items sold at participating Buy-Rite locations.
• Cards & Gifts Retail merchandise assortment including home decor, greeting cards, seasonal gifts, toys, candles, gift cards, scarves, purses, and tote bags sold at Buy-Rite locations.
• Diabetes Wellness Classes Free educational wellness class covering diabetes management and prevention, delivered through the pharmacy.
• Quit Smoking Wellness Classes Free smoking cessation education and support program delivered through the pharmacy.
• Weight Loss Wellness Classes Free weight management education and support program delivered through the pharmacy.
• High Blood Pressure Wellness Classes Free hypertension management education program delivered through the pharmacy.
• High Cholesterol Wellness Classes Free cholesterol management education program delivered through the pharmacy.
• Asthma Wellness Classes Free asthma education and management support program delivered through the pharmacy.
• Delivery Service Same-day or scheduled prescription and OTC medication delivery to patients at participating Buy-Rite locations.
• Drive-Thru Service Drive-thru prescription pickup window available at many Buy-Rite Drug locations for added convenience.
• Mobile App Digital Pharmacist-powered mobile application for iOS and Android that enables 24/7 prescription refills, medication reminders, and savings on medications for Buy-Rite Drugs patients.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• eHealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with eHealth, a licensed health insurance agency, to provide free no-obligation Medicare coverage reviews. eHealth helps patients find Medicare insurance plans covering their doctors, prescription drugs, and that are accepted at Buy-Rite pharmacies. Provides a helpline (1-877-647-2032) for pharmacy customers to speak with licensed insurance agents.
• Digital PharmacistcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital Pharmacist provides the online patient portal and prescription refill system used by Buy-Rite Drugs. Powers the 24/7 online refill functionality accessible through the pharmacy website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CVS Pharmacy: Largest U.S. retail pharmacy chain. Direct retail competitor to Buy-Rite in dispensing, MTM, and immunizations, but operates at vastly greater scale with proprietary digital, PBM, and clinical infrastructure — a national incumbent that Buy-Rite explicitly positions against on personalized service.
• Walgreens: Second-largest U.S. retail pharmacy chain with broad service portfolio including immunizations, Med Sync-style refills, and DME. Competes with Buy-Rite on retail prescription and OTC categories across FL and AL.
• Walmart Pharmacy: Mass-merchant pharmacy operation with ~4,600 U.S. locations offering prescriptions at aggressive price points — Buy-Rite's explicit 'competitive pricing with large chains' positioning is calibrated against Walmart's discount script model.
• Rite Aid: Mid-Atlantic/tier-2 U.S. retail pharmacy chain offering prescriptions, immunizations, MTM, and DME. A comparable retail pharmacy model competing in similar secondary markets, though currently operating under restructuring following its 2023 bankruptcy.
• CenterWell Pharmacy (Humana): Insurer-owned pharmacy and clinical-care services arm of Humana, offering mail-order and retail-style pharmacy focused on Medicare Advantage seniors — directly competitive with Buy-Rite's Medicare-focused service stack (Med Sync, MTM, eHealth partnership).

Direct peers

• Health Mart: McKesson-owned franchise network of independent community pharmacies. Health Mart is the closest direct peer to Buy-Rite: both are independent-format pharmacy networks competing against national chains on hometown service, clinical programs, and rural/small-town footprints.

Emerging players

• GoodRx: Digital pharmacy marketplace and telehealth platform offering discounted prescriptions and GLP-1 access online. An emerging, partially overlapping competitor for cash-pay prescription volume — particularly relevant given Buy-Rite's cash-pay GLP-1/Semaglutide line.

Regional players

• Publix Pharmacy: In-store pharmacy within Publix Super Markets, the dominant grocery chain across Florida — directly competing with Buy-Rite's FL panhandle locations for prescription volume, immunizations, and OTC sales among community members.
• Winn-Dixie Pharmacy: In-store pharmacy within Winn-Dixie (Southeastern U.S. grocery chain, now under Aldi). Overlaps Buy-Rite's FL/AL footprint and competes directly for prescription and OTC share in the same regional markets.

Others

• McKesson: Largest U.S. pharmaceutical wholesaler and parent of Health Mart. McKesson supplies Buy-Rite's drug inventory indirectly and operates the franchise model that defines Buy-Rite's competitive set; included as an ecosystem/peer comparable rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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