AffirmedRx is the first PBM to reach the top 10 of Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies. August 12, 2026 Louisville, Ky. (August 12, 2026) - AffirmedRx today announced it has been ranked No. 5 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. AffirmedRx is the only Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) that is also a Public Benefits Corporation (PBC). Delivering a unique member-first approach to pharmacy benefits and operating on a simple, flat administrative fee model. "When we started this company, the big PBMs controlled the market and employers had no real alternative. We knew disrupting the status quo would take years of work. We also hit the market at the right time, because consultants, brokers, and employer groups were actively looking for something better," says Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx. "We are proud to be ranked No. 5 in the country, No. 1 in Kentucky, and No. 2 in Healthcare and Medical. This recognition is a testament to our vision: a pharmacy benefit industry built on trust, where the people we serve feel cared for every day." This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. "Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance-it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement." For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. Inc. 5000 List Methodology Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com. About AffirmedRx AffirmedRx is the only Pharmacy Benefit Manager structured as a Public Benefit Corporation. Partnering with employers, health plans, hospital systems, and other payers seeking a fully transparent, clinically driven, and member-first approach to pharmacy benefits, AffirmedRx ensures every dollar is accounted for and employer groups have complete visibility and access to their data and is a positive advocate for change in the industry. By delivering full transparency, data access and financial clarity, AffirmedRx prioritizes patients over profits. We simplify the complexities of filling prescriptions so patients can confidently access the best care to get and stay healthy. To learn more, please visit www.affirmredrx.com