RxPlus Pharmacies

What RxPlus Pharmacies does

RxPlus Pharmacies, Inc. is a member-owned cooperative buying group founded in 1981 and headquartered in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, serving independent community pharmacies primarily in Colorado and the broader Western United States. The organization operates on a free membership model, bundling three core service pillars — Regulate (regulatory and compliance support), Legislate (state and federal political advocacy), and Educate (scholarships and continuing education) — into a single member offering. Through strategic affiliations with Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) and Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA), RxPlus extends its members' access to the collective purchasing power of over 7,000 pharmacy stores nationally, enabling preferred vendor pricing and wholesaler comparisons that individual independents could not achieve independently. The cooperative is governed by an elected board of member pharmacists and supported by approximately 11 staff and board members.

The company supplements its core advocacy and purchasing services with add-on offerings delivered through third-party partners, including bookkeeping, HR, marketing, payroll, and tax services; pharmacy-specific insurance; the ComplianceTrack regulatory compliance program (via PRS); and pharmacy technician certification preparation (via UGO Prep). A member login portal provides authenticated access to exclusive content and resources. The underlying technology stack is not proprietary — RxPlus does not develop its own platform but rather curates and resells partner services to its member base.

The business model relies on indirect monetization through GPO purchasing rebates and preferred vendor arrangements rather than direct membership fees, as the membership tier is free. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the cooperative structure distributes any surplus value back to members in the form of enhanced purchasing terms. The go-to-market motion is direct membership recruitment via the company website, supported by content marketing, social media presence, email newsletters dating back to 2009, and member events. The customer base is exclusively independent community pharmacies, a highly fragmented SMB segment with no concentration risk but limited per-customer revenue capture.

Name

RxPlus Pharmacies

Legal name

RxPlus Pharmacies, Inc.

Website

https://rxplus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Cooperative Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent) (HLAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmacy Benefit/Channel Services (PSAO, 340B Admin, Chargebacks/Rebates Ops) (CRAOAHAK), Prescription Pharmaceutical (Rx) Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAHAA)

Keywords

• Group purchasing organization
• Pharmacy cooperative services
• Independent pharmacy support
• Pharmacy regulatory advocacy
• Community pharmacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheat Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Cooperative Dues: RxPlus operates as a member-owned cooperative. Members join for free to access group purchasing power, preferred vendor pricing, regulatory support, legislative advocacy, and educational resources. Revenue appears to be generated through cooperative buying arrangements and member services rather than direct membership fees, as the website states 'Free Membership'. The cooperative model returns profits to member pharmacies through enhanced purchasing power.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RxPlus Pharmacies is a member-owned cooperative buying group that provides independent community pharmacies with group purchasing power, regulatory and compliance support, political and legislative advocacy, continuing education, scholarships, and business partner services (bookkeeping, HR, payroll, tax, insurance). Members join for free and gain access to preferred vendor pricing through affiliations with IPC and CPA, giving them the combined purchasing power of over 7,000 stores nationally.

Product overview

RxPlus Pharmacies is a member-owned cooperative that provides a platform of integrated services for independent community pharmacies. The core offering consists of three primary service pillars: Regulate (regulatory/professional support), Legislate (political/legislative advocacy), and Educate (scholarships and continuing education). These are complemented by group purchasing services through IPC and CPA affiliations providing the purchasing power of over 7,000 stores, business partner services including bookkeeping/HR/marketing/payroll, pharmacy technician certification support, and compliance programs. The organization does not offer a traditional software product but rather a comprehensive service cooperative designed to keep independent pharmacies competitive and in business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regulate Services Regulatory and professional support services for member pharmacies, keeping them updated on education requirements, marketing opportunities, industry changes, Medicare Part D, HIPAA compliance, and policy issues. Includes contract dispute assistance.
• Legislate Services Political and legislative advocacy services at state and federal levels on behalf of independent community pharmacies. Includes lobbying, defeating unfavorable legislation, and passing pharmacy-friendly laws including PBM regulation.
• Educate Services Educational programs including scholarships for pharmacy students, continuing education (CE) for pharmacists, and immunization training to invest in the future of community pharmacy.
• Group Purchasing Services Member-owned cooperative buying group affiliated with IPC and CPA (Compliant Pharmacy Alliance) offering preferred vendor pricing, wholesaler comparisons, and purchasing power of over 7,000 stores nationally for independent community pharmacies.
• Business Partner Services Comprehensive services offered through business partners including bookkeeping, HR, marketing, payroll, tax planning and preparation, and pharmacy-specific insurance for member pharmacies.
• IPC Warehouse Services Warehouse distribution services available to member stores regardless of their wholesaler relationship, offered through the IPC affiliation.
• ComplianceTrack Program Compliance program endorsed by RxPlus and offered through PRS (Pharmacy Regulatory Services) to help pharmacies comply with State and Federal regulations. Current PRS users can upgrade for an additional small fee; new RxPlus users can purchase at a discounted rate.

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPC (Independent Pharmacy Cooperative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRxPlus has affiliated with IPC, one of the largest national group purchasing organizations. This partnership provides RxPlus members with access to IPC Warehouse services and enhanced purchasing power of over 7,000 stores nationally. Members benefit from larger GPO purchasing power while maintaining personalized services.
• CPA (Compliant Pharmacy Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter 30 years in business, RxPlus affiliated with CPA as one of the two largest national group purchasing organizations. This partnership expands purchasing options and negotiating power for member pharmacies.
• UGO PrepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRxPlus announced partnership with UGO Prep for pharmacy technician certification exam preparation. UGO Prep offers a 2-week PTCB examination preparation program with a 100% money-back guarantee. RxPlus provides an exclusive discount code for members through contact Mike Bemis at RxPlus.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RxPlusPharm
• Facebookfacebook.com/399236583473152
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rxplus-pharmacies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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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