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Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC)

  • Marc Essensa, President & CEO

Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) is the nation’s largest group purchasing organization (GPO) dedicated to independent community pharmacies. For over 40 years, we have empowered pharmacies with cost-saving purchasing opportunities, innovative technology solutions, and exclusive partnerships to help you thrive.

What you get with IPC:

· Competitive Supply Agreement: Select from two options to align with your pharmacy’s unique volume, mix, and purchasing needs.

· Secondary Pharmacy Wholesaler & Distributor: Access to more than 2,700 generic drugs, and unparalleled access to the most branded SKUs in the market, ensuring a wider selection and greater availability for your needs.

· Cutting-Edge Partnerships: IPC builds relationships with partners on the cutting edge of pharmacy technology, it is through these partnerships we can offer cutting edge technology to help you purchase smarter and expand your operations beyond traditional prescription filling.

· Advocacy & Support: Your pharmacy growth depends on government relations. We champion independent pharmacies through legislative advocacy at the federal and state level.

· Digital Health: IPC is proud to offer our members exclusive access to iCare+, exclusively designed for independent community pharmacies. With access to programs like telehealth, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and prescription discount programs, iCare+ puts you in control of your destiny.

IPC is committed to helping independent pharmacies reduce costs, increase profitability, and deliver exceptional patient care. Whether you’re looking to purchase smarter, or grow strategically, IPC delivers proven solutions.

Join thousands of pharmacies that trust IPC to help them succeed. Learn more about partnering with us today!