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Independent Pharmacy

the Freedom to PharmTM

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What is Freedom to PharmTM?

To ensure the well-being of your patients and the continued success of your pharmacy, selecting the right partner is essential. IPC is a member-owned and operated cooperative, focused on helping independent pharmacies like yours navigate today’s challenges and capitalize on new opportunities—giving you the “freedom to pharmTM” and focus on what you do best: serving your community.

Successful independent pharmacy owners rely on Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) to be that key partner in their journey, to be their rock to lean on when the going gets tough. For over 40 years we have offered owners the solutions that align with every aspect of your independent pharmacy business.

  • Create Purchasing Power
  • Drive Growth
  • Optimize Operations
  • Execute a Clear Financial Plan
  • Engage a High Performing Team
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Choosing the Right Secondary Wholesaler is Critical to Your Success.

Reasons Our 7,000+ Customers Choose IPC:

Access to Brands
and Generics

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Competitive
Prices

Free to
Join

No Monthly
Minimums

Easy Online Ordering

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Ordering

Leading Independent Pharmacy into the Future!

For over 40 years IPC has been committed to the success of independent pharmacies just like yours. We help you take control of your business to create a more predictable path to success.

Launched in 2024, iCare+ members have access to a comprehensive telehealth solution uniquely designed for independent pharmacies. Offer your patients telemedicine, telepharmacy lite, prescription savings, remote patient monitoring, and much more!

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Become a Warehouse Customer

Purchasing from the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative warehouse is quick and easy, regardless of your primary wholesaler. Our location in Wisconsin guarantees timely delivery of your orders.

Warehouse Benefits

Join the Cooperative

When you’re a member of the nation’s largest group purchasing organization (GPO) in the industry, you buy from yourself. This is a highly unique business model that benefits you, the owner.

Cooperative Benefits

  • Choose from a wide selection of Brand Rx, rare as a secondary drug wholesaler.
  • Unlock big savings on Brand Rx with Warehouse Edge purchasing tool.
  • Access to 2700+ competitively-priced Generic Rx items.
  • Join for free.
  • We return 100% of our profits to you.
  • We return 100% of the McKesson rebates you earn.
  • You save on drugs thanks to our buying power with our wholesaler.
  • We provide ongoing oversight of our wholesaler.
  • We are not run by Wall Street. IPC’s Board of Directors are independent pharmacy owners, like you.
  • You pay a low monthly $50 membership fee.

Independent Pharmacy Cooperative Programs and Services

Buy Generic, Save On Brand You’ve Got the EDGE with IPC

Comprehensive Backup Contract with Access to Over 8,300 Products

Your Complete DSCSA Compliance Solution

Access to Discounts and Specials from 30+ Vendors

Industry News and Tools You Can Use

IPC’s Pharmacy Services and Business Consulting team offers the expertise and guidance necessary to expand the pharmacy model unlocking new revenue streams, expanding clinical service offerings, optimizing operations, and enhancing patient care.

Through personalized consultations, our seasoned pharmacy professionals offer you a customized strategy to elevate your pharmacy’s performance and meet your unique business needs.

Our Government Relations team actively advocates for pro-independent pharmacy legislation in legislatures across all 50 states and at our Nation’s Capitol. We monitor as many as 500 pharmacy bills each year and regularly mobilize our members to pass key legislation and public policies.

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IPC is uniquely positioned to serve you as a Cooperative or secondary pharmaceutical wholesaler. No matter your business needs, we are here for you.

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