Prescriptions news and trends

GoodRx Leads Provider Ranking of Prescription Apps for Sixth Straight Month
Prescriptions // January 29, 2024

During flu season, you want to be on top of your strategy on how to quickly get better if you’re sick. Each month, PYMNTS tracks the most popular mobile apps in the prescription space for the Provider Ranking of Prescription Apps. By observing app use...

GoodRx Dominates in Latest Provider Ranking of Prescription Apps
Mobile Applications // December 15, 2023

Whether you’re looking for some relief from a stubborn headache or some vitamins to maintain your wellbeing, a good prescription app will get you what you need. In the latest edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Prescription Apps, we rank the best apps on the market...

Walgreens Launches Digital Tool for Finding Prescription Medicine Discounts
Healthcare // November 30, 2023

Walgreens has launched a digital tool designed to help customers find lower prices on their prescription medications. The new Rx Savings Finder searches multiple discount card websites for free, third-party discount cards, the healthcare, pharmacy and retail firm said in a Thursday (Nov. 30) press...

GoodRx Holds Top Seat in Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps
Prescriptions // November 20, 2023

Flu season is in full swing, and it can be hard to navigate life through the fog of exhaustion. Fortunately, technology can help. With PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps, you can get your medicine with a little bit more ease. Here’s the list of...

Interviews & Exclusives
Smart Digital Platforms Bridge Gap Between Patients, Prescriptions and Medication Access

March 27, 2024
In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations.  One of the most significant advancements lie in the integration of digital tools and solutions aimed at streamlining medication access and delivery. This shift holds promise, particularly for older adults seeking convenience, accessibility and affordability in […]

NowRX CEO: Why DTC Pharmacy Is An Easier Pill For Consumers To Swallow

July 30, 2020
Large pharmacy chains selling mixed merchandise are a mainstay of life throughout the developed world. Familiar planograms with the pharmacy in back, pulling shoppers through rows of candy and cosmetics...

Hubble: Contact Lens Prescriptions Go Subscription

February 11, 2020
One might assume they could easily guess the biggest competitor for a startup focused on selling contact lenses direct to consumer (DTC) via subscription. Maybe Johnson & Johnson or The...

Amazon Or Walmart? Who Won 2019’s Race For The Consumer’s Whole Paycheck

December 31, 2019
A little more than a year ago, PYMNTS started tracking the race for the consumer’s whole paycheck between the two retail behemoths that have been expanding their respective ecosystems in...

Quick Reads
Walgreens Launches Digital Tool for Finding Prescription Medicine Discounts

November 30, 2023
Walgreens has launched a digital tool designed to help customers find lower prices on their prescription medications. The new Rx Savings Finder searches multiple discount card websites for free, third-party discount cards, the healthcare, pharmacy and retail firm said in a Thursday (Nov. 30) press release. “The response to our pilot program has been overwhelmingly […]

GoodRx and MedImpact Collaborate on Lower Drug Prices

September 13, 2023
MedImpact and GoodRx have partnered to deliver lower prices on prescriptions at the pharmacy counter.  The collaboration will integrate GoodRx’s prescription pricing into MedImpact’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) services, providing a seamless...

Balto Rx Adds Pharmacist Video Consultation to Prescription Delivery Service

September 06, 2023
Balto Rx has added a pharmacist video consultation feature to its medical prescription delivery platform. The new See-a-Pharm feature allows patients to connect with their local pharmacist via video call, providing...

GoodRx Unveils New Tool to Check Patient Coverage

August 30, 2023
GoodRx says it wants to offer health professionals greater insights into their patients’ insurance coverage. The digital prescription platform on Wednesday (Aug. 30) announced the debut of “real-time benefit check” for its...