Bloomberg Talks GoodRx CEO Wendy Barnes Talks Earnings, Trump Healthcare Policies
Jun 9, 2025
Wendy Barnes, President and CEO of GoodRx, dives into her company’s latest earnings and how White House policies shape their landscape. She discusses the Community Links Program aimed at empowering independent pharmacies and their strategic responses to chain store closures. Wendy highlights the importance of building trust with pharmacies and explains how GoodRx's direct agreements offer better economic outcomes. The conversation also addresses critical healthcare legislation and the challenges of making medications affordable for all Americans.
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GoodRx Empowers Independent Pharmacies
- GoodRx launched the Community Links Program to partner directly with independent pharmacies.
- This program bolsters reimbursement and gives access to special pharmaceutical brand deals.
Consumer Choice Drives Pharmacy Use
- Consumers choose pharmacies based on their own terms, whether mail order, chain, grocer, or independent.
- GoodRx works equally with all to offer drugs where and how consumers want.
Gain Pharmacy Trust Through Communication
- To gain independent pharmacies' trust in the new program, GoodRx prioritizes communication and delivering fair economic outcomes.
- Transparency and follow-through on reimbursement are key to program success.