What Humana Pharmacy does

Humana Pharmacy operates the mail-order and specialty pharmacy business of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) under the CenterWell Pharmacy brand (rebranded from Humana Pharmacy), headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The platform delivers prescription medications directly to patient homes nationwide, supported by 600+ licensed pharmacists available 24/7, double-checked order verification, and 90-day supply options targeting chronic-condition maintenance therapy. The product surface includes specialty pharmacy services for complex conditions, quick refill and prescription transfer capabilities, auto-refill enrollment, and iOS/Android mobile applications for self-serve prescription management. CenterWell Pharmacy distributes through national mail-order delivery, a partner retail pharmacy pickup network, and its own e-commerce website, with documented customer-facing channels including email acquisition (15% first-order discount), content marketing via blog/articles, and cross-promotion across the broader Humana/CenterWell ecosystem (CenterWell Home Health, CenterWell Senior Primary Care).

The business model is anchored on subscription-like recurring mail-order prescription revenue from Humana Medicare beneficiaries, supplemented by specialty pharmacy fulfillment of higher-acuity medications and OTC wellness product distribution under Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits. The company holds URAC Mail Service Pharmacy, URAC Specialty Pharmacy, URAC Benefit Management, ACHC, and NABP accreditations, which collectively function as regulatory and payer-access moats. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer within the captive Humana member base, with patient acquisition driven primarily by Humana plan design steering rather than external demand generation. Revenue is not separately disclosed; figures consolidate into Humana Inc.'s Pharmacy segment reporting.

Name

Humana Pharmacy

Legal name

CenterWell Pharmacy

Website

https://humanapharmacy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Humana Pharmacy, operating as CenterWell Pharmacy, is the mail-order and specialty pharmacy subsidiary of Humana Inc., delivering prescriptions nationwide to Humana Medicare members via home delivery, specialty pharmacy, and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mail-Order Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mail-Order & Home Delivery Pharmacies (HLAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mail-Order Pharmacy & Home Delivery (HLAEAKAF)

Keywords

• Mail order pharmacy
• Specialty pharmacy services
• Prescription home delivery
• Medication management
• Medicare pharmacy benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mail Order Prescription Services: Mail order pharmacy services delivering prescription medications directly to patients' homes, with 90-day supply options potentially offering cost savings

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CenterWell Pharmacy (formerly Humana Pharmacy) is a mail-order pharmacy service delivering prescription medications directly to patients' homes. It serves primarily Humana Medicare members with 90-day supply options, 600+ licensed pharmacists available 24/7, double-checked medication orders for accuracy and safety, specialty pharmacy services for complex conditions, and online/mobile prescription management.

Product overview

CenterWell Pharmacy operates as a unified mail-order pharmacy platform offering core prescription delivery services supplemented by specialty pharmacy capabilities, digital refill tools, and mobile access. The main CenterWell Pharmacy product provides mail-order prescription delivery with 24/7 pharmacist support, while Specialty Pharmacy extends services for complex medication needs. Supporting modules include Quick Refill (allows refilling up to 5 prescriptions without login), Prescription Transfer Service (transfers from other pharmacies), Auto Refill (automated recurring refills), and a Mobile App (iOS/Android) for on-the-go prescription management. The platform emphasizes 90-day supply options, double-checked safety protocols, and home delivery as the primary service delivery mechanism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CenterWell Pharmacy Mail-Order Service Online mail-order pharmacy service that delivers prescriptions directly to patients' homes, offering 600+ licensed pharmacists available 24/7, double-checked orders for accuracy and safety, and 90-day supply options for ongoing medications.
• Specialty Pharmacy Specialty pharmacy service supporting specific medical conditions with infusion and mail-order specialty medications, including condition-specific support and dedicated specialty pharmacy team assistance.
• CenterWell Pharmacy Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android devices enabling self-serve prescription management, refills, order tracking, and pharmacist communication on the go.

Quantifiable outcome

• Medication accuracy and safety through double-check verification process

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HumanaPharmacy
• Facebookfacebook.com/humanapharmacy

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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