Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company
Transparent-pricing online pharmacy founded by Mark Cuban that offers GLP-1 medications at cost-plus markup (manufacturer cost + 15% + pharmacist fee). Partners with telehealth providers for prescriptions and dispenses both brand-name and compounded medications. Disrupting pharmacy pricing by publishing actual drug costs and eliminating PBM middlemen.
Overview
- Consultation Model
- Async Telehealth
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX
- Shipping
- 3-5 business days
- Lab Testing
- No
- Prescriber Info
- Prescriptions obtained through partner telehealth platforms; Cost Plus handles pharmacy fulfillment and dispensing.
- Founded
- 2022
Pros
- Transparent cost-plus pricing model — no hidden markups
- Often significantly cheaper than retail pharmacies for GLP-1 medications
- Both brand-name and compounded GLP-1 options
- Own manufacturing facility (coming online) for supply chain control
Cons
- Not a prescribing platform — requires prescription from a provider
- Pharmacy-only model means patients need a separate telehealth consultation
- Insurance not accepted — cash-pay only
- Limited to medication fulfillment — no ongoing clinical management
Pricing
| Medication | Dose | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| semaglutide | 0.25-2.4mg/week | $149 | monthly |