Blueberry Pharmacy provides access to low-cost medications without the need for insurance. Whether y
07/23/2025
Everyone, meet Shannon! We were excited to have her complete her second APPE rotation with us at Blueberry Pharmacy. Shannon consistently prioritized patient safety and medication adherence, ensuring that each patient received the best care possible. She also took the opportunity to learn and apply Blueberry's cost-plus model, helping us deliver affordable and effective therapy options. We’re excited to see all she achieves as she continues her APPE rotations!
07/16/2025
Everyone, meet Alayne! We were excited to have her complete her second APPE rotation with us at Blueberry Pharmacy. She demonstrated a strong dedication to putting patients at the heart of everything she did, and her compassionate approach and focus on patient well-being truly made a difference. We’re excited to see all she accomplishes as she continues her APPE rotations!
07/08/2025
Everyone needs an Uncle Kirby in their life - Happy National Blueberry Day!!
The only thing sweeter than our prices? Blueberries. 🫐
Treat yourself to some today!
06/19/2025
Everyone, meet Junmo Jeon! We were grateful to have him complete his first rotation at Blueberry Pharmacy. His patient-first mindset truly stood out, and we appreciated his help in creating our video explaining the cost-plus model. Wishing Junmo all the best as he continues his APPE rotations!
06/17/2025
Everyone, meet Lucy Chen! It was a pleasure having her complete her first rotation at Blueberry Pharmacy. We’re grateful for the care she showed our patients and for her help in creating a video explaining the cost-plus model. Wishing Lucy all the best as she continues her APPE rotations!
06/16/2025
FREE Refrigerator – Might Be Fixed, Might Be a Science Experiment
Pickup in West View (Blueberry Pharmacy)
Refrigerator available for free. It was leaking water... until we unplugged it and let it defrost. Now it’s not leaking. 🤷♂️
We don’t know if that actually fixed it, but it’s been dry since (and still cools/freezes). You could get a solid working fridge. Or you could get a cold box with trust issues. Either way, it’s free.
✅ Kept things cold
✅ No leaks after defrost (so far)
📦 Shelves and drawers included
🚫 No delivery – you haul
⚠️ No guarantees – take at your own risk
We’re a pharmacy, not an appliance store. But we like giving things a second life when we can. If you’re up for the challenge, or just need something for a garage or basement, come grab it.
DM to arrange pickup. First come, first chilled.
06/16/2025
No insurance and still an affordable prescription? Not possible, right? Wrong! Here's how:
06/04/2025
Love seeing new pharmacies with transparent models!! Kudos on the launch!
If you are reading this and know anyone in the Rhode Island area, have them check this pharmacy out. They will not regret it!
06/03/2025
Our rotation student, Lucy, tracked every visibly frustrated customer over two Saturdays in a traditional retail pharmacy. The top cause? Insurance and copay issues. The data was clear and the message louder: the traditional model is broken.
Kayelyn, Sanaa, Marina, Jude, Hannah, Yee, Mary, Matthew, Stephen, Emily, Hunter, Katelyn, Ashley, and Olivia - you made the past year at Blueberry fun, educational, and all-around better. Whether breaking down the mess that is drug pricing, debating what the best statin is (rosuvastatin is renally dose adjusted, thank you Jude!), or walking alongside a patient newly diagnosed with cancer, you brought thoughtfulness and purpose to each moment. You navigated everything from the gross-to-net bubble and authorized generics to PBMs.
A special thank-you to Marleah, who has been with us all four years of pharmacy school. As one of our first employees, she helped build the foundation of Blueberry and has remained a steady and essential part of our story. Her dedication, empathy and impact will always be part of who we are.
Thank you all for making this year unforgettable. We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see where you go next.
Congratulations to the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Class of 2025.
05/31/2025
What a excellent group of students!
Elaine, Lucas, Tyler, Zane, Lauren, Jessica, Daniella, and Akshaya - you made 2024-2025 one of the best for Blueberry and our patients. From learning about the pitfalls of GoodRx, complexities of 340B, cost-plus, blood pressure to prostate cancer, laughing with patients to being a shoulder for them to lean on, and saving them money while providing unreasonably hospitable care. It's been a year to remember. We'll cherish our time together, and hope that it has been a helpful stepping stone to an abundant career.
Thank you for leaving your mark at Blueberry, and cheers to all of your accomplishments and growth!
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
05/28/2025
This is either really good targeted marketing or a pure coincidence. Either way, we 💙 it!! And now we might have to send our mail with 18 stamps on it just to use these blueberry stamps (kudos US Postal Service!)
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Here at Blueberry Pharmacy, we do things a little differently than other community pharmacies, and you'll love why!
How it Works
The quickest explanation is a comparison to Aldi®️. By primarily carrying generics (although we can order anything/everything next day), cutting out middleman insurance companies, opening only during peak hours, keeping extra packaging to a minimum, and operating out of a small blueprint, we are able to offer the same medications at much lower prices to everyone - uninsured, underinsured, and insured (without even needing to bill insurance!).
We also specialize in medication education and making sure you are on the safest, most effective, and cost-effective medication possible. Regardless of whether you use Blueberry Pharmacy to get your medications, we’re here to assist with your medication-related questions - just schedule a consultation.
For an even more detailed explanation of our cost-saving strategies and unique model, click here. To learn more about our medication education and consult services, click here.
Membership Model
So what makes Blueberry Pharmacy so distinct from every other pharmacy? We do not take insurance.
The typical reactions are: Why not? How do you get patients? But I have insurance...
The quick answer is: you can often pay the same price, or less (on generics), at Blueberry Pharmacy as you would with insurance.
Using insurance is not always beneficial. I once heard a physician describe it best when comparing health insurance to car insurance: If you have a minor incident (e.g. cracked window), you are often best to not submit for reimbursement as your premium may go up or you’ll pay anyhow with a deductible. The same is true for prescriptions, in which deductibles, donut holes, and fixed copays often make something cost more than just paying outright.
And it makes sense. The chart below shows all the different people involved with a transaction through insurance. Each takes their cut. Blueberry Pharmacy is different: We charge a patient what it costs us to order the drug + a dispensing fee.
TRADITIONAL PHARMACY
BLUEBERRY PHARMACY
Can’t all pharmacies offer cash prices you might ask? Yes, all pharmacies do. However, reimbursement from insurance has been falling over the past decade to where traditional pharmacies lose money on 30-40% of the prescriptions they fill. In response, their cash prices have risen to balance out losses on the insurance side. Additionally, Blueberry Pharmacy is offering a membership program to help patients who take multiple medications save even more money. The pricing model is the same, they just pay a much lower dispensing fee on each medication.
In trying to come up with the quickest and easiest explanation for what Blueberry Pharmacy is and how it compares to other pharmacies, I’ve settled on comparing it to Aldi. We offer the same generic medications as everyone else, but since we don’t have all the overhead, loss-leaders, and brand name medications as everyone else, our prices are much lower. No quarter needed though :-)
The last question is usually, “so if I am on a brand name medication that’s expensive, then I won’t benefit?” No. Maybe there is a generic in the same class of medications that you’ve never tried. Maybe there is a coupon out there or a patient assistance program that you would qualify for. Maybe there is a combination tablet (2 meds in 1 tablet) available that would cut out one copay and reduce the number of pills you would have to take. Or some other option that talking with a pharmacist might uncover. That’s why we will be offering a Blueberry Consult.
