An app that scans prescriptions and finds the cheapest prices for your medicines

I handed my prescription to the pharmacist, and he said, "$128."

I didn’t argue.

I was exhausted, slightly anxious, and the prescription itself looked like a letter typed by someone who didn’t want to be understood.

Later that evening, I randomly checked a few online stores. Same medicines. Total cost? $61. Almost half. But I hadn’t known how to look for them, let alone what exactly to search.

Prescriptions aren't friendly. They’re full of chemical names, complicated dosages, different brand names and most of us don’t have the time or patience to decode that mess.

• We often overpay just because we don’t know better.
• Branded medicines grab all the attention. Generics? They’re buried deep.
• Prices vary across stores, cities, states, sometimes even by the hour.
• Most people never compare prices. Either they’re in a hurry or they aren’t used to checking.

This isn’t just a small inconvenience. It’s exploitation hiding in plain sight.

So the idea for this app started from a simple question:

How can we take that confusing piece of paper and turn it into something useful, understandable, and cost-saving?

Here’s what it does:

• You point your phone at the prescription.
• The app reads it. It figures out the medicines, their dosages, their branded and generic names.
• Then it scans online stores and shows you where they’re the cheapest.
• It sorts the results based on how fast they’ll deliver, how reliable they are, what others say about them, and how much you'll pay.

It’s like having a calm, money-savvy friend who says, “Hold on, let’s look around before you buy.”

Because the world of medicine doesn’t always feel trustworthy, this app adds layers of comfort:

• It only shows verified sellers.
• It’s clear about which version of the medicine you're getting: branded, generic, or alternative.
• There are no hidden promotions or affiliate tricks. Just genuine suggestions based on what’s best for you.

There’s more:

• You’ll know if something’s running out near you.
• If a cheaper but equivalent medicine exists, it’ll tell you.
• You’ll even get a sense of which brands are slowly increasing their prices up.

Over time, the app becomes smarter:

• It might tell you that waiting a week could save you 11%.
• It might point out that you always buy Brand A, but Brand B is identical and $29 cheaper.
• It could even help you order from another state if it’s $17 less there.

It’s not just about money. It’s about feeling in control when life throws uncertainty your way. It’s about making choices, not just reacting. And yes, it’s about saving more than dollars. It saves time. It saves stress. It saves the feeling of “I wish I’d known.”

What started as a simple scan could grow into so much more:

• Automatic monthly refills based on your prescription.
• Sync with your doctor so your meds arrive before you even remember.
• A chat feature where you ask a real pharmacist, “Is this substitute safe?”

Not every invention has to be flashy. Sometimes, it just needs to quietly whisper, "We’ve got you.”