Express Scripts - About the company
Express Scripts is an acquired company based in St. Louis (United States), founded in 1986. It operates as a SaaS-based pharmacy benefit management solutions. Express Scripts has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 45 active competitors, including 14 funded and 6 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Waltz Health, Truveris and MedImpact Healthcare Systems.
Company Details
SaaS-based pharmacy benefit management solutions. The company provides pharmacy benefit management services to help manage prescription drug benefits for health plans, employers, and government programs.
- Website
- www.express-scripts.com/
- Registered Address
- St. Louis, Missouri
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1986
Location
St. Louis, United States
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
1st among 45 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Dec 31, 2011
Employee Count
12,411 as on May 31, 2026
Investment & Acquisitions
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Exit Details
Acquired by Cigna (Mar 08, 2018)
Legal entities associated with Express Scripts
Express Scripts is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Express Scripts CIN: 431420563 , Belgium, Active | - | 16291 (As on Dec 31, 2018) | - | |
Express Scripts Inc CIN: 885721 , United States, Active | $1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2011) | - | - | |
Express Scripts, Inc. CIN: 431420563 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 19999 (As on Dec 31, 2019) | - |
Express Scripts's acquisition details
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Express Scripts's funding and investors
Express Scripts has raised funding over 2 rounds. Express Scripts has 4 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Express Scripts:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 11, 1999 | 3304273 | Conventional Debt | 8008830 | 9596868 | 8114680 | 2416539 |
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Express Scripts' founders and board of directors
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Express Scripts has 12,411 employees as of May 26. Here is Express Scripts's employee count trend over the years:
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Express Scripts's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Express Scripts include Waltz Health, Truveris and MedImpact Healthcare Systems. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Express Scripts, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Express Scripts 1986, St. Louis (United States), Acquired | SaaS-based pharmacy benefit management solutions | - | 73/100 | |
2nd |  Waltz Health 2021, Chicago (United States), Acquired | AI-based medical prescription cost management tool for payers and consumers | $52.9M | 63/100 | |
3rd | Truveris 2009, New York City (United States), Series E | Pharmacy cost containment company dedicated to reducing pharmacy costs and driving transparency for employers and benefit consultants | $68.7M | 62/100 | |
4th | MedImpact Healthcare Systems 1989, San Diego (United States), Early Stage | Pharmacy benefit management solutions empowering healthier lives through access and savings | $1.38M | - | 61/100 |
5th | HealthPlan Data Solutions 2010, Columbus (United States), Series A | Pharmacy benefits and analytics company | $16.8M | 54/100 | |
6th | CatamaranRx 1993, Schaumburg (United States), Acquired | Pharmacy benefit management solutions | - | 52/100 | |
7th |  AscellaHealth 2009, Berwyn (United States), Unfunded | Provider of platform for pharmacy benefit management solutions | - | - | 49/100 |
8th |  LucyRx 2023, Bethesda (United States), Seed | Provider of pharmacy benefit management services offering transparent, cost-effective prescription solutions | - | 49/100 | |
9th | Prescryptive Health 2017, Redmond (United States), Series B | Provider of platform for pharmacy benefit management solutions | $35M | 48/100 | |
10th |  RxSense 2014, Boston (United States), Seed | Pharmacy benefits technology solutions for cost control, streamlined operations, and improved outcomes | - | 47/100 |
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Express Scripts's Investments and acquisitions
Express Scripts has made 2 investments in companies including MedAvail and Mango Health. Express Scripts has also acquired 6 companies including Verity Solutions and eviCore.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Oct 02, 2019 | Acquisition | 2002 | Kirkland (United States) | |
Jul 25, 2018 | Investments | 2005 | Mississauga (Canada) | |
Oct 10, 2017 | Acquisition | 1992 | Bluffton (United States) |
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News related to Express Scripts
Filter this listMedia has covered Express Scripts for a total of 6 events in the last 1 year.
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Express Scripts reaches ‘landmark’ settlement with FTC in insulin suitHealthcare Dive•Feb 04, 2026•Express Scripts
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Express Scripts considers settlement in FTC insulin price lawsuitHealthcare Dive•Jan 23, 2026•Express Scripts, Optum, Lilly, New Nordic and 2 others
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Pfizer Files Second Lawsuit Against Novo Nordisk, Metsera in Obesity Startup BattleSTAT•Nov 03, 2025•Metsera, New Nordic, Pfizer, Sprouts Farmers Market and 5 others
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Hydreight to Acquire 5% Stake in Perfect Scripts, LLC, Strategic PartnershipGlobeNewswire•Jul 14, 2025•Hydreight, Express Scripts
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Wells Fargo over prescription drug costsHealthcare Dive•Mar 26, 2025•Wells Fargo, Express Scripts
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Kroger Brings Back Large Pharmacy Benefits Provider Express Scripts After HiatusThe Business Journals•Feb 06, 2025•Kroger, Express Scripts
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Kroger, Cigna's Express Scripts sign customer access dealSeeking Alpha•Feb 05, 2025•Kroger, Express Scripts
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