Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs aims to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry by offering affordable medications. Co-founded with Alex Oshmyansky, this online pharmacy lowers costs by adding a mere 15% markup over the base price, plus the pharmacy’s prep fee. For instance, a medication like Albendazole, typically $113, is available for just $35. Though Cost Plus Drugs is a public benefit corporation, focusing on profit isn’t its sole mission. Cuban emphasizes, "No American should suffer over unaffordable medications." Despite not seeking vast riches, Cuban pokes fun at competitors like Elon Musk, stating he’s "not trying to go to Mars."
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