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Case study · Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company

Engineering transparency at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs

Widal collaborated with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company to build and scale core components of their revolutionary online pharmacy platform, focusing on backend efficiency, scalability, and a seamless user experience to deliver on their promise of transparent drug pricing.

Outcome

The number that moved

Millions

Prescriptions filled annually.

The challenge

Disrupting pharmacy with technology.

  • 01

    Building a highly scalable e-commerce platform to handle nationwide demand.

  • 02

    Ensuring robust security and compliance for pharmacy operations and patient data.

  • 03

    Integrating complex pharmacy workflows, inventory management, and fulfillment logistics.

The solution

A resilient and scalable backend.

  • 01

    Architected and developed microservices for order processing, prescription management, and inventory control.

  • 02

    Implemented a secure patient portal and clinician dashboard.

  • 03

    Optimized database performance for high-transaction volumes.

  • 04

    Ensured seamless integration with third-party logistics and payment providers.

Stack
Node.jsReactKubernetesAWS AuroraStripe API
The impact

Affordable medications at scale.

  • 01

    Successfully supported the platform's rapid growth to millions of users.

  • 02

    Maintained high uptime targets during peak demand periods.

  • 03

    Facilitated significant cost savings for patients across the United States.

01

Millions

Prescriptions filled annually

02

Microservices

Order, prescription, and inventory architecture

03

Nationwide

Patient-facing pharmacy footprint

Topics
E-commercePharmacyScalabilityBackend DevelopmentHealthTech
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