Birmingham Apothecary–the oldest pharmacy in Birmingham–announced it will begin accepting the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Team Cuban Card beginning November 1.

In addition, the local pharmacy additionally announced that it will give free updated COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible individuals. Keep reading to find out more.

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You may know of Mark Cuban as one of the billionaire investors seen on Shark Tank. Others know him as the reason they can afford their medications. Now, Birmingham Apothecary is the first pharmacy in Birmingham to be awarded a contract with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co.

Mark Cuban started Cost Plus Drugs to help those who are uninsured or underinsured afford prescriptions.

For example, according to the company’s website, if someone needed a prescription for Albendazole to remedy a hookworm infection, the cost could be up to $500 without insurance. Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company offers it for $35.

Prices like this will be available at Birmingham Apothecary for those who use the Team Cuban Card. Using this website, your doctor can send prescriptions to a Cost Plus-affiliated pharmacy, and you’ll pay low prices for the medicines you need using your Team Cuban Card.

For a full list of medicines available with a Team Cuban Card, click this link.

100+ years of Birmingham Apothecary

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Birmingham Apothecary has been serving its community since 1914. Products and services offered include:

Birmingham-themed apparel
Medicines
Vaccinations
Consulting services
Testing services
Amazon delivery pick-up
Correctional facility compliance packaging program

Located at 1032 20th St S, the historic Five Points South pharmacy is now giving free updated COVID-19 vaccinations to those who qualify.

Birmingham Apothecary is bringing free vaccinations to their community

As of September 11th, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new, updated vaccine made by Moderna US, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc.

The vaccines are available to those with health insurance–but what about the 25-30 million Americans without health insurance?

Birmingham Apothecary has partnered with U.S.-based health insurance company eTrue North to bring the CDC’s Bridge Access Program to Five Points South. The Bridge Access Program allows for pharmacies to administer vaccinations to those who are underinsured or do not have insurance.