Solaris Worldwide

What Solaris Worldwide does

Solaris Worldwide operates Big Mountain Drugs, a Canadian online pharmacy platform founded in 2009 that connects primarily US-based consumers with affordable prescription medications through a network of licensed pharmacies and international fulfillment centers across Canada, Mauritius, India, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The core product is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce catalog (bigmountaindrugs.com) offering both brand-name and generic prescription drugs across at least 14 therapeutic categories including asthma, cardiovascular, thyroid, antidepressants, erectile dysfunction, and pet medications. Prescriptions are validated against customer-supplied scripts and dispensed primarily by Candrug Pharmacy (ID#18985) in Surrey, British Columbia, which is licensed by the College of Pharmacists of BC; the platform also arranges dispensing through affiliated dispensaries approved by regulators in each source jurisdiction.

The underlying technology is a transactional e-commerce storefront with prescription upload workflow, third-party customer review integration (Shopper Approved), and 256-bit SSL encryption via GeoTrust with PCI DSS compliance assessed by SecurityMetrics. International shipping is constrained by local regulatory rules — the company will not ship a product to a country where no approved version exists — and delivery windows range from two to three weeks for Canadian orders to three to five weeks for overseas fulfillment. Customer service is delivered via a toll-free US line (1-877-223-9977) staffed 5:30am-8:00pm weekdays and 7:00am-3:30pm weekends PST, supplemented by branded social accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Revenue is generated on a pay-as-you-go per-order basis with prices listed in US dollars, shipping charged at $10 per order, and up to a three-month medication supply allowed per prescription. The company layers a 5% rewards credit loyalty program on top of the transactional model to encourage repeat purchases. Trust and legitimacy are positioned as core conversion levers via CIPA and IPABC trade association memberships, displayed security badges, and a published privacy framework referencing Canadian Standards Association model code and GDPR intent. The business is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, investors, or headcount; no habit-forming or narcotic pharmaceuticals are handled.

Name

Solaris Worldwide

Legal name

Big Mountain Drugs

Website

https://bigmountaindrugs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solaris Worldwide operates Big Mountain Drugs, a Canadian online pharmacy founded in 2009 that dispenses brand and generic prescription medications to primarily US consumers via a seven-country fulfillment network anchored by Candrug Pharmacy in British Columbia, using a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model with a 5% rewards loyalty program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Telepharmacy & Prescription Fulfillment Marketplaces (HLALALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prescription-Based Digital Clinics (Condition-Specific Rx Programs) (HLALAAAD), Pharmacy Fulfillment & Mail-Order Enablement for Telehealth (dispensing, shipping, tracking) (HLALAIAE)

Keywords

• Online pharmacy services
• Prescription medications
• Generic drugs
• International pharmacy
• Pet medications

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medication Sales: Direct sale of brand-name and generic prescription medications to consumers. The company sources medications from international pharmacies and dispensaries, charging fixed prices per medication/dosage. All prices are listed in US dollars. No habit-forming or narcotic pharmaceuticals are handled.
2. Rewards Program: Five percent reward credit program where customers earn credits on orders that can be applied to future purchases, driving customer loyalty and repeat business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solaris Worldwide, through its Big Mountain Drugs brand, operates a direct-to-consumer online pharmacy that sources and dispenses brand-name and generic prescription medications. Prescriptions are filled primarily by affiliated Canadian pharmacy Candrug Pharmacy (ID#18985) in Surrey, BC, with additional fulfillment from licensed pharmacies in Mauritius, India, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Customers submit valid prescriptions, order through the website or phone line, and receive medications by mail with prices quoted in US dollars.

Product overview

Big Mountain Drugs operates an online pharmacy marketplace that dispenses both brand-name and generic prescription medications sourced from licensed pharmacies and international fulfillment centers across multiple jurisdictions (Canada, UK, India, Turkey, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand). The platform connects customers with affordable medications through a network of affiliated dispensaries, offering products across therapeutic categories including cardiovascular medications (antiplatelets, anticoagulants), respiratory drugs (asthma inhalers), thyroid treatments, antidepressants, and gastrointestinal medications. The company provides a rewards program offering 5% credit on orders and also stocks pet medications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Prescription Pharmacy Platform (Big Mountain Drugs) A direct-to-consumer online pharmacy platform that connects customers with licensed pharmacies and international fulfillment centers in Canada, Mauritius, India, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, and the United Kingdom to dispense prescription medications. Customers submit valid prescriptions and receive home delivery in US dollars.
• Brand-Name Prescription Medications Genuine brand-name pharmaceutical products sourced from licensed manufacturers and pharmacies across multiple countries including Canada, Turkey, the UK, India, and Australia, covering therapeutic categories such as asthma, cardiovascular, thyroid, depression, and gastrointestinal conditions.
• Generic Prescription Medications Generic equivalents of brand medications offered at lower prices, sourced from licensed international manufacturers including Apotex, Cipla, Sun Pharma, and others.
• Pet Prescription Medications

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders shipped from Canada arrive in 2-3 weeks; overseas orders arrive in 3-5 weeks
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Candrug PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary affiliated Canadian dispensing pharmacy (ID#18985) located in Surrey, BC. Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of BC. Handles prescription dispensing for Big Mountain Drugs customers.
• International Pharmacy Dispensaries NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of licensed pharmacies and international fulfillment centers in Canada, Mauritius, India, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, and United Kingdom that ship products to customers. All approved by regulatory bodies in their respective countries.
• Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade association membership providing verification and standards for Canadian pharmacies serving international patients.
• International Pharmacy Association of BC (IPABC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustry association representing international-capable pharmacies in British Columbia, Canada.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NorthwestPharmacy.com: Canadian online pharmacy also CIPA-certified, dispensing prescription medications to US and international patients with multi-country sourcing. Direct competitor in the cross-border affordability niche with similar catalog breadth and DTC model.
• PocketPills: Canadian online pharmacy with free same-day delivery across Canada and a mobile-first ordering UX. Competes on convenience and integration with Canadian insurance, offering a domestic-only contrast to BMD's cross-border model.
• Canada Drugs Online (CanadaDrugs.com): One of the largest Canadian online pharmacies serving US customers with cross-border prescription fulfillment. Most direct comp to Big Mountain Drugs in terms of business model, geographic arbitrage, and customer segment. Was subject to FDA enforcement action in 2018, illustrating shared regulatory risk.
• Universal Drugstore: Canada-based online pharmacy that sources from international dispensaries to serve US customers seeking lower-cost prescriptions. Comparable catalog, sourcing model, and target customer to Big Mountain Drugs.

Others

• PharmacyChecker: Verification and price-comparison platform for international online pharmacies. Not a dispenser, but a key referral and trust layer in the same customer journey — many BMD buyers discover the category via PharmacyChecker.

Emerging players

• Honeybee Health: US-licensed online pharmacy focused on affordable generic prescriptions with transparent pricing and mail-order delivery. Direct competitor on the affordability thesis but constrained to the US regulatory perimeter.
• DiRx: US-based online pharmacy offering low-cost generic medications direct to consumers. Competes head-to-head on price for the same generic-heavy chronic-care prescriptions BMD sources internationally, but with US-based fulfillment.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon Pharmacy: US-licensed online pharmacy from Amazon integrated with Prime shipping. Targets the same affordability-and-convenience pain point with vastly superior logistics, brand, and capital, representing the principal long-term competitive threat to BMD's value proposition.
• Cost Plus Drugs (Mark Cuban CostPlus Drug Company): US-based transparent-pricing online pharmacy disrupting prescription affordability through manufacturer-direct sourcing. Competes for the same price-sensitive US patient, but operates only within US regulatory framework with much faster delivery.
• Hims & Hers Health: US telehealth and online pharmacy platform with integrated consultation and prescription fulfillment. A well-capitalized competitor addressing overlapping therapeutic categories (ED, hair loss, mental health, primary care) with US-licensed fulfillment and same-day shipping.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bigmountaindrug
• Facebookfacebook.com/bigmountaindrug
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigmountaindrugs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solaris-worldwide

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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