UrgentRx
| Industry | Consumer packaged goods Pharmaceuticals |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Fate | Acquired (2015) |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado |
| Key people | Jordan Eisenberg President and Founder Mike Valentino, Chairman of the Board |
| Website | UrgentRx.com |
UrgentRx is an American pharmaceutical manufacturer. It is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and was founded in 2010 by Jordan Eisenberg.[1]
UrgentRx makes a line of single-dose OTC medications that are flavored and powdered.[2] UrgentRx was initially developed as a way for potential heart attack victims to carry aspirin with them. The company now makes medications for other ailments such as headaches, aches and pains, allergy attacks, heartburn, and upset stomach.[3]
In July 2013 UrgentRx named Michael Valentino to the company's board. Valentino has over 30 years of experience working with both major pharmaceutical companies and venture-backed start-ups.[4]
In November 2015, UrgentRx was acquired by Synergy CHC Corporation.[5]
Recognition
In July 2013 UrgentRx was named one of "The 25 Most Innovative Consumer And Retail Brands" by Forbes.[6]
References
- ↑ "Serial Inventor Behind UrgentRx Proves Where There's a Will, There's Room on the Shelf". Catherine Clifford. August 2013.
- ↑ "UrgentRx is reinventing pills". Doron Levin. March 2013.
- ↑ "UrgentRx unveils on-the-spot medication". Chain Drug Review. February 2011.
- ↑ "UrgentRx names long-standing OTC vet to board". Michael Johnsen. July 2013.
- ↑ Johnson, Michael (16 November 2015). "Synergy CHC acquires UrgentRx". drugstorenews.com. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ "The 25 Most Innovative Consumer And Retail Brands". Ryan Caldbeck. July 2013.