About DrugPrice.fyi
Fixing America's broken prescription drug pricing system, one medication at a time.
Our Mission
We believe prescription drug pricing in America is fundamentally broken. Patients are confused. Pharmacists are constrained. Insurance companies profit. And doctors don't even know what their patients are paying.
Most people can't afford their medications. Some skip doses. Some don't fill prescriptions at all. Meanwhile, the same medication costs 10x more at one pharmacy than another, just miles away.
DrugPrice.fyi exists to bring transparency to this broken system. We show you every option: local pharmacies, Cost Plus Drugs with transparent pricing, and Canadian imports. No data selling. No hidden markups. No pretense.
Our goal is simple: help you find the lowest price for your medications so you can afford the healthcare you need.
Founded by a Doctor
Dr. Vip Desai
Founder & CEO
Dr. Vip Desai spent over a decade in clinical medicine, treating thousands of patients across Austin. He watched people struggle with medication costs. He saw patients skip doses because they couldn't afford refills. He noticed that the same prescription at CVS cost $200, but at Walmart it was $25.
This shouldn't be complicated. A patient should be able to call or click and instantly know where to get their medication cheapest. Doctors should be able to tell patients the true cost.
Dr. Desai founded DrugPrice.fyi to fix this problem. Built with the same transparency and honesty that guides his medical practice: no shortcuts, no gimmicks, just clear information to help people make better decisions about their health.
How We're Different
DrugPrice.fyi
- We never sell your data or share health information with advertisers
- Cost Plus Drugs pricing is fully transparent: cost + 15% + flat fees
- We show Canadian pharmacy options for significant additional savings
- Educational approach: we explain pricing, options, and how to save
- 100% free. No ads. No premium tier. No surprises.
GoodRx's Approach
- ✕Sells user data to Facebook, Google, and other advertisers. Paid $1.5M FTC settlement for this (2024).
- ✕Hides PBM relationships and kickback revenue from patients
- ✕Prices sometimes misleading (discounts require signing up for their app/account)
- ✕Limited educational content about drug pricing dynamics
- ✕Makes money through affiliate kickbacks, not subscription
2024 FTC Settlement: GoodRx paid $1.5 million for sharing detailed health information and prescription data with Facebook and Google without proper disclosure. This is the core difference between us.
Our Promise to You
Privacy First
We will never sell, share, or monetize your personal health information. Period. Your data is yours alone.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden markups. No kickbacks. No secrets. When we show you a price, that's what you'll pay.
Accuracy
Prices are updated regularly and sourced from public pharmacy data. We're honest when data is incomplete.
Educational
We explain drug pricing, insurance, Cost Plus, and Canadian options so you understand your choices.