Overview

MediCircle is a for-profit pharmacy that redistributes unopened, unused prescription medications from hospitals to patients at low or no cost. It collects sealed drugs (initially focusing on oral chemotherapies), recertifies them through licensed pharmacists, and ships them by mail after quality checks. Its platform catalogs each donation using GS1 barcodes and National Drug Codes (NDCs) to maintain a secure history and ensure compliance. Unlike many peers, MediCircle integrates with insurance formularies to negotiate discounts and does not charge patients, instead earning revenue by marking down the medication’s market value to insurers. The company also works with legislators to shape policy around pharmaceutical redistribution. Its goal is to reduce pharmaceutical waste, improve access to affordable medications, and create a scalable, compliant supply chain for medication redistribution.