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UrgentRx, headquartered in [[Denver, Colorado]], was founded in 2010 by [[entrepreneur]] Jordan Eisenberg. |
UrgentRx, headquartered in [[Denver, Colorado]], was founded in 2010 by [[entrepreneur]] Jordan Eisenberg. |
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UrgentRx makes |
UrgentRx makes 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]]. |
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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> |
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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| Industry | Consumer Packaged Goods |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado |
Key people | Jordan Eisenberg President and Founder |
| Website | UrgentRx.com |
UrgentRx, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, was founded in 2010 by entrepreneur Jordan Eisenberg.
UrgentRx makes 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]
UrgentRx Products
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Critical Care Aspirin to Go
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Headache Relief to Go
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Ache & Pain Relief to Go
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Allergy Attack Relief to Go
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Upset Stomach Relief to Go
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Heartburn Relief to Go
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
- ^ a b "Quick Action in Vail Aids Heart Attack Sufferer". Vail Daily. March 2011.
- ^ 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).
- ^ "Colorado business briefs, 9/24". Denver Post. September 2012.
- ^ "A Different Kind of Powder Hits Vail". KUSA 9News. March 2011.
- ^ "American Airlines on Board with Denver Entrepreneur's Powdered Aspirin". The Denver Post. April 2011.
- ^ "RX Insider Top 20 Ways".
- ^ "Top of the Town 2011 Entrepreneur".
- ^ "University of Colorado Denver Rutt Bridges Venture Capital Fund".
External links
- Official website
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