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UrgentRx is a line of fast-acting, [[Over-the-counter_drug|OTC]] medications that come in a flavored powder format. The flavored powders can be taken without water, providing immediate relief. UrgentRx comes in single-dose, credit-card sized packets for easier portability and accessibility. UrgentRx was initially developed for [[heart attack]] victims and now produces medications for everyday ailments such as [[headaches]], [[aches and pains]], [[allergies]], [[heartburn]], and [[upset stomach]].


UrgentRx, headquartered in [[Denver, Colorado]], was founded in 2010 by [[entrepreneur]] Jordan Eisenberg.
UrgentRx’s flagship product, Critical Care [[Aspirin]] to Go, was conceived for [[heart attack]] victims who are 23% more likely to survive by taking [[aspirin]] at the first signs of a [[heart attack]]. Within days of being on the market, the product was recognized for saving the life of a [[heart attack]] victim on the slopes at [http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20110310/NEWS/110319980/1078&ParentProfile=1062 [[Vail Ski Resort<nowiki]]</nowiki>.]


UrgentRx makes is a line of fast-acting, [[Over-the-counter_drug|OTC]] medications that are flavored and powdered. The products can be taken without water and come in single-dose, credit card-sized packets. UrgentRx was initially developed for [[heart attack]] victims and now makes medications for everyday ailments such as [[headaches]], [[aches and pains]], [[allergies]], [[heartburn]], and [[upset stomach]].
Based in [[Denver, Colorado]], UrgentRx was founded by [[entrepreneur]] Jordan Eisenberg and is backed by JUMP Investors and Boulevard Capital Management.


The Company's first product, Critical Care [[Aspirin]] to Go, was made for [[heart attack]] victims who are 23% more likely to survive by taking aspirin at the first signs of a heart attack. Within days of being on the market, the product was recognized for saving the life of a heart attack victim at Vail Ski Resort. <ref name="Vail Daily">{{cite news |url = http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20110310/NEWS/110319980/1078&ParentProfile=1062 |title = Quick Action in Vail Aids Heart Attack Sufferer |work = Vail Daily |date=March 2011}}</ref>




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[http://drugstorenews.com/ Drug Store News] Reported in February 2013 that UrgentRx announced expansion of its line of fast-acting over-the-counter flavored powder medications into Duane Reade and Walmart. <ref name="Drug Store News">{{cite news |url = http://drugstorenews.com/article/urgentrx-expands-distribution-duane-reade-walmart?ad=latest-news|title =UrgentRx expands distribution into Duane Reade, Walmart|work =MICHAEL JOHNSEN |date=February 2013}}</ref>
[http://drugstorenews.com/ Drug Store News] Reported in February 2013 that UrgentRx announced expansion of its line of medications into Duane Reade and Walmart. <ref name="Drug Store News">{{cite news |url = http://drugstorenews.com/article/urgentrx-expands-distribution-duane-reade-walmart?ad=latest-news|title =UrgentRx expands distribution into Duane Reade, Walmart|work =MICHAEL JOHNSEN |date=February 2013}}</ref>




The [[Denver Post]] reported in in September 2012 that UrgentRx, a Denver-based developer of fast-acting over-the-counter flavored powder medications, was named "best new product" by attendees at the ECRM Health Care show held recently in Orlando, Fla. <ref name="Denver Post">{{cite news |url = http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21622088/colorado-business-briefs-9-24|title = Colorado business briefs, 9/24|work = Denver Post|date=September 2012}}</ref>
The [[Denver Post]] reported in in September 2012 that UrgentRx was named "best new product" by attendees at the ECRM Health Care show held recently in Orlando, Fla. <ref name="Denver Post">{{cite news |url = http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21622088/colorado-business-briefs-9-24|title = Colorado business briefs, 9/24|work = Denver Post|date=September 2012}}</ref>




[http://drugstorenews.com/ Drug Store News] Reported in September 2012 that UrgentRx, developer of fast-acting over-the-counter flavored powder medications, has established a partnership with the Denver Broncos to raise awareness and educate fans about the company’s convenient, single-dose fast powders.<ref name="Drug Store News">{{cite news |url = http://drugstorenews.com/article/urgentrx-partners-broncos-kick-awareness|title = UrgentRx partners with Broncos to kick up awareness|work = MICHAEL JOHNSEN |date=September 2012}}</ref>
[http://drugstorenews.com/ Drug Store News] Reported in September 2012 that UrgentRx established a partnership with the [[Denver Broncos. <ref name="Drug Store News">{{cite news |url = http://drugstorenews.com/article/urgentrx-partners-broncos-kick-awareness|title = UrgentRx partners with Broncos to kick up awareness|work = MICHAEL JOHNSEN |date=September 2012}}</ref>




[http://drugstorenews.com/ Drug Store News] Reported in August 2012 that UrgentRx will be adding an allergy relief product to its portfolio of on-the-go OTC solutions in October, the company recently announced.<ref name="Drug Store News">{{cite news |url = http://drugstorenews.com/article/urgentrx-introduce-allergy-sku-october |title = UrgentRx to introduce allergy SKU in October |work = MICHAEL JOHNSEN |date=August 2012}}</ref>
[http://drugstorenews.com/ Drug Store News] Reported in August 2012 that UrgentRx will be adding an allergy relief product to its portfolio of OTC medications.<ref name="Drug Store News">{{cite news |url = http://drugstorenews.com/article/urgentrx-introduce-allergy-sku-october |title = UrgentRx to introduce allergy SKU in October |work = MICHAEL JOHNSEN |date=August 2012}}</ref>




9News ([[KUSA (TV)]]) reported in March 2011 that UrgentRx Aspirin to Go was used by the [[Vail]] ski patrol on [[heart attack]] victim Dave Bentley, playing a role in saving his life.<ref name="9News">{{cite news |url = http://www.9news.com/news/article/188453/188/A-different-kind-of-powder-hits-Vail |title = A Different Kind of Powder Hits Vail |work = KUSA 9News |date=March 2011}}</ref> The [[Vail Daily]] also reported on the Dave Bentley [[heart attack]] story in March 2011.<ref name="Vail Daily">{{cite news |url = http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20110310/NEWS/110319980/1078&ParentProfile=1062 |title = Quick Action in Vail Aids Heart Attack Sufferer |work = Vail Daily |date=March 2011}}</ref>
9News ([[KUSA (TV)]]) reported in March 2011 that UrgentRx Aspirin to Go was used by Vail ski patrol on [[heart attack]] victim Dave Bentley, playing a role in saving his life.<ref name="9News">{{cite news |url = http://www.9news.com/news/article/188453/188/A-different-kind-of-powder-hits-Vail |title = A Different Kind of Powder Hits Vail |work = KUSA 9News |date=March 2011}}</ref> The [[Vail Daily]] also reported on the Dave Bentley [[heart attack]] story in March 2011.<ref name="Vail Daily">{{cite news |url = http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20110310/NEWS/110319980/1078&ParentProfile=1062 |title = Quick Action in Vail Aids Heart Attack Sufferer |work = Vail Daily |date=March 2011}}</ref>





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UrgentRx
IndustryConsumer Packaged Goods
Founded2010
HeadquartersDenver, Colorado
Key people
Jordan Eisenberg President and Founder
WebsiteUrgentRx.com

UrgentRx, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, was founded in 2010 by entrepreneur Jordan Eisenberg.

UrgentRx makes is a line of fast-acting, OTC medications that are flavored and powdered. The products can be taken without water and come in single-dose, credit card-sized packets. UrgentRx was initially developed for heart attack victims and now makes medications for everyday ailments such as headaches, aches and pains, allergies, heartburn, and upset stomach.

The Company's first product, Critical Care Aspirin to Go, was made for heart attack victims who are 23% more likely to survive by taking aspirin at the first signs of a heart attack. Within days of being on the market, the product was recognized for saving the life of a heart attack victim at Vail Ski Resort. [1]


In the media

Drug Store News Reported in February 2013 that UrgentRx announced expansion of its line of medications into Duane Reade and Walmart. [2]


The Denver Post reported in in September 2012 that UrgentRx was named "best new product" by attendees at the ECRM Health Care show held recently in Orlando, Fla. [3]


Drug Store News Reported in September 2012 that UrgentRx established a partnership with the [[Denver Broncos. [2]


Drug Store News Reported in August 2012 that UrgentRx will be adding an allergy relief product to its portfolio of OTC medications.[2]


9News (KUSA (TV)) reported in March 2011 that UrgentRx Aspirin to Go was used by Vail ski patrol on heart attack victim Dave Bentley, playing a role in saving his life.[4] The Vail Daily also reported on the Dave Bentley heart attack story in March 2011.[1]


The Denver Post reported in April 2011 that American Airlines will now carry UrgentRx on all of their airplanes as a heart attack first aid.[5]

Awards and recognition

UrgentRx named 'Best New Product' at latest ECRM health event[2]

UrgentRx picked as top product at NACDS. [2]

UrgentRx named #2 on RX Insider Top 20. [6]

UrgentRx Founder named Top Entrepreneur by 5280 Magazine. [7]

UrgentRx was the 2010 recipient of the University of Colorado Denver Rutt Bridges Venture Capital Fund investment.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Quick Action in Vail Aids Heart Attack Sufferer". Vail Daily. March 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e "UrgentRx expands distribution into Duane Reade, Walmart". MICHAEL JOHNSEN. February 2013. Cite error: The named reference "Drug Store News" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Colorado business briefs, 9/24". Denver Post. September 2012.
  4. ^ "A Different Kind of Powder Hits Vail". KUSA 9News. March 2011.
  5. ^ "American Airlines on Board with Denver Entrepreneur's Powdered Aspirin". The Denver Post. April 2011.
  6. ^ "RX Insider Top 20 Ways".
  7. ^ "Top of the Town 2011 Entrepreneur".
  8. ^ "University of Colorado Denver Rutt Bridges Venture Capital Fund".

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