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New Brighton, PA

Delivering affordable healthcare through transparent, cost-plus pharmacy services.

• Cost Savings: Within its first year, Forward Rx saved patients, employers, and taxpayers over $750,000 in prescription drug costs.
• Transparent Pricing: Prescription prices are based on the actual cost of medication plus a transparent markup.
• Community Recognition: Forward Rx was a finalist for Best New Business in the Best of the Valley 2025 Community Choice Awards.
• Operational Growth: Funds will support hiring additional staff and refinancing debt to enhance service delivery.
• Mission-Driven: Forward Rx aims to eliminate unnecessary intermediaries to reduce prescription and insurance costs.

Forward Rx is an independent pharmacy dedicated to providing transparent and affordable healthcare solutions. The company eliminates insurance middlemen that inflate drug prices, offering medications at cost-plus pricing. This approach allows patients to access their prescriptions without the hidden costs associated with traditional insurance models. Forward Rx also offers services to optimize patient therapy and promote healthy lifestyles.

The funds raised will be used to support Forward Rx’s growth and operational strength. A portion will be allocated to hiring a part-time pharmacist to expand capacity and maintain service standards. Additionally, funds will be used to hire a part-time delivery driver to ensure reliable prescription delivery. The remaining funds will refinance existing high-interest debt, improving the company’s financial position and enabling reinvestment in patient care and community services.

Company Info

Forward Rx is an independent pharmacy providing transparent, cost-plus pricing for medications to enhance affordability and patient choice.

Forward Rx is an independent pharmacy focused on providing transparent and affordable healthcare solutions. By eliminating insurance middlemen, the pharmacy offers medications at cost-plus pricing, ensuring patients receive fair prices without inflated costs. Forward Rx aims to optimize patient therapy by making all necessary medications accessible and affordable, while also promoting a healthy lifestyle through its services and products.

The pharmacy was established in May 2024 by Brandon Antinopoulos, a pharmacist with extensive experience in the field. Forward Rx has already made significant savings for patients, employers, and taxpayers by reducing prescription drug costs. The business is positioned to thrive in a changing healthcare landscape by continuing to offer transparent pricing and exceptional customer service, distinguishing itself from larger pharmacies that rely on insurance-based models.