River City Pharmacy Inc

What River City Pharmacy Inc does

River City Pharmacy Inc is the named entity in firmographic input, but the entire substantive dataset describes Masters Drug Company, Inc. (DBA Masters Pharmaceutical / MastersRx), a privately held Ohio-incorporated secondary pharmaceutical wholesale distributor headquartered at 3600 Pharma Way, Mason, Ohio. The company sources brand-name drugs, generic drugs (including Day One launches), and over-the-counter products from manufacturers and resells them at competitive wholesale pricing to over 10,000 independent pharmacies, small chain pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and retail pharmacies across the United States. Its operational differentiators include NABP® Drug Distributor Accreditation, a 10,000+ SKU catalog, a 24/7 self-serve online ordering portal, a dedicated inside-sales account management team, free next-day air shipping on orders over $150, Net 10 EOM payment terms with a 45-day billing cycle, and an ACH Pay & Save program returning 1% to customers.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through transactional product sales (wholesale spread on each order), with no subscription, marketplace, or service-fee streams disclosed. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly posted; commercial terms — extended billing, ACH rebate, free expedited shipping on minimum orders — function as the company's primary competitive levers against larger primary wholesalers and other secondary distributors. Distribution is direct via two channels: the self-serve online portal and the inside-sales account manager team, both serving a fragmented SMB customer base with no anchor enterprise accounts.

The company is privately held with no disclosed venture, private equity, or institutional ownership, and operates with no publicly available revenue or headcount figures. Note: the firmographic input lists 9 employees at a Sacramento, California entity called "River City Pharmacy Inc," which is internally inconsistent with the MastersRX operational data (Mason, Ohio; 10,000+ customers; distribution center footprint). This mismatch should be resolved before any investment decision; the analytical content above is grounded in the MastersRX dataset, which represents the bulk of the supplied evidence.

Name

River City Pharmacy Inc

Legal name

Masters Drug Company, Inc.

Website

https://rivercityrx.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Masters Drug Company, Inc. (DBA MastersRx) is a privately held Ohio-based secondary pharmaceutical wholesale distributor selling 10,000+ brand, generic, and OTC products to over 10,000 independent and small chain pharmacies, LTCs, and retail pharmacies across the United States via a self-serve portal and inside-sales account managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Line Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (HLAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Prescription Pharmaceutical (Rx) Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAHAA)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical wholesale
• Generic drug distribution
• Brand pharmaceuticals supply
• Secondary drug distribution
• Pharmacy wholesale services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distribution: Secondary wholesale distributor of pharmaceuticals selling brand name drugs, generic drugs, and OTC products to independent and chain pharmacies. Revenue generated through product sales at competitive wholesale pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Masters Pharmaceutical is a secondary pharmaceutical wholesale distributor that sources and resells brand-name drugs, generic drugs, and over-the-counter (OTC) products to more than 10,000 independent pharmacies, small chain pharmacies, long-term care (LTC) facilities, and retail pharmacies across the United States. Distribution is supported by a 24/7 self-serve online ordering platform, dedicated account managers using proprietary call-centre technology, free next-day air shipping on orders over $150, a 45-day billing cycle, and an ACH Pay & Save program that returns 1% on purchases.

Product overview

MastersRX operates as a secondary pharmaceutical wholesale distributor offering a comprehensive catalog of over 10,000 products across three core categories: Brand Pharmaceuticals, Generic Pharmaceuticals (including Day One launches), and Over-the-Counter Products. The company supplements its main catalog with value-add offerings including Short-Dated Products, Closeout Items, and Weekly Specials for cost-conscious pharmacies. Its core Online Ordering Platform enables 24/7 self-service ordering, while the ACH Pay & Save Program provides payment flexibility with 1% cashback. Pedigree Tracking and DSCSA compliance services support regulatory requirements. The company services over 10,000 Independent & Small Chain Pharmacies, LTCs, and Retail Pharmacies across America with free next-day air on orders over $150 and a 45-day billing cycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brand Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer brand-name prescription drugs sourced directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers with full pedigree documentation, resold to licensed pharmacy customers through wholesale channels.
• Generic Pharmaceuticals Cost-effective generic alternatives to brand-name medications, including Day One generic launches timed to FDA approval, sold to pharmacy customers at wholesale pricing.
• Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products Non-prescription health and wellness products distributed at wholesale to pharmacy customers.
• Short-Dated Products Pharmaceuticals with approaching expiration dates offered at discounted wholesale pricing to provide cost savings for cost-conscious pharmacy buyers.
• Closeout Items Discontinued or excess inventory pharmaceuticals offered at reduced wholesale pricing for buyers seeking additional savings.
• Weekly Specials Curated weekly promotional deals across a variety of pharmaceutical products that provide significant savings opportunities for pharmacy customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free next-day air shipping on orders over $150
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ECRM (ECRM Marketgate)minorOthersMembership affiliation displayed as 'Proud Member'. ECRM is a healthcare industry business development platform connecting manufacturers and distributors.
• HDA (Healthcare Distribution Alliance)minorOthersDisplayed as member logo. HDA is the national association representing pharmaceutical distributors, providing industry standards and advocacy.
• NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores)minorOthersDisplayed as member logo and trade show participant. NACDS represents chain drug stores and promotes pharmacy issues.
• NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association)minorOthersDisplayed as member logo and trade show participant. NCPA advocates for independent community pharmacists.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Health: Cardinal Health is a major full-line pharmaceutical distributor with strong retail pharmacy relationships. Operates overlapping distribution categories and competes with MastersRX for the same pharmacy customer base.
• McKesson: McKesson is the largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in the US, offering full-line distribution serving retail, hospital, and institutional customers. Comparable as primary wholesaler that MastersRX competes with/around for independent pharmacy accounts.
• Cencora (AmerisourceBergen): Cencora is a top-tier full-line pharmaceutical distributor serving retail and institutional customers. As a Big-3 wholesaler, it competes with MastersRX for chain and independent pharmacy business, though at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• TopRx (formerly Top Pharmaceuticals): TopRx is a secondary pharmaceutical wholesaler serving independent retail and LTC pharmacies. Comparable to MastersRX in product mix, customer focus, and competitive positioning in the secondary wholesale market.
• H.D. Smith: H.D. Smith is a large US secondary pharmaceutical wholesaler serving independent pharmacies, hospitals, and LTCs. Comparable as a direct competitor in the secondary wholesale distribution space with similar product mix and customer segments.
• Anda Inc (Teva): Anda Inc is a US pharmaceutical distributor owned by Teva, supplying generic, brand, and OTC products to pharmacies. Direct competitor in secondary wholesale space with a similar customer base of independent and chain pharmacies.
• Value Drug Company: Value Drug Company is a cooperative pharmaceutical wholesaler serving independent pharmacies. Comparable to MastersRX as a secondary wholesaler focused on independents, though structured as a member-owned cooperative.
• Smith Drug Company: Smith Drug Company is a regional secondary pharmaceutical wholesaler serving independent pharmacies across the US. Comparable to MastersRX in business model, customer focus (independents), and product mix (brands, generics, OTCs).

Others

• NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association): NCPA is the industry association representing independent community pharmacists, MastersRX's primary customer segment. MastersRX is a member/exhibitor; NCPA is a peer in the sense of being part of the independent pharmacy ecosystem.

Regional players

• Clarest Health: Clarest Health is a US pharmaceutical distribution and clinical services provider focused on LTC and long-term care markets. Comparable as a secondary wholesaler with partial overlap in MastersRX's LTC customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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