Flash Returns
DRUGS EXPIRE, YOUR PROFITS SHOULDN’T. Don’t let your money be part of the billions lost in expired drugs every year

Flash Returns – Reverse Distribution

Who is Flash Returns?

Flash Returns is a reverse drug distributor founded in 2017 by partners with over 100 years of combined experience in Pharmaceuticals, wholesale distribution, reverse distribution and independent pharmacy.  With pharmacy margins under attack from PBMs and other market pressures, allowing valuable expiring products to go to waste is unacceptable. Choosing the right reverse distributor —one with industry expertise, specialized customer services, and cutting-edge technology is critical to your business. With Flash Returns, turning your aging products into profits is safe, simple, and takes just seconds.

How Can Flash Returns Help My Pharmacy?

Flash Returns provides simplified pharmacy returns that manage expired and expiring inventory from receipt through manufacturer credit. IPC members receive access to the lowest flat-rates and $0 add-on fees!

  • No Upfront Costs: Fees based on actual credits received, not on estimated return value
  • FREE 2-D Scanner: DCSCA Compliant scanners available to all customers for easy uploads- Enter quantity ONLY!
  • Alternate-No Scanning Necessary: Don’t have time to pick your shelves and scan every product? Flash has your back! Just ship your products to us and we’ll take care of the rest
  • No Destruction Fees: Don’t be nickel & dimed!
    • $0 Aging fees
    • $0 Soiled/Broken Product Fees
    • $0 Ineligible Product penalties
    • $0 Destruction on non-credit items up to 10lbs
  • No Manufacturer Batch returns: No holding returns which delays payments.
  • Full Reporting Provided: Set up to help with Audits/Track & trace, Reconcile return credits, track purchasing/credit trends for opportunities and work through your business review with Flash Returns!

What Does Flash Returns Offer IPC Members?

As an IPC member, you can take advantage of exclusive pricing discounts and guarantee FULL refunds, not just “Quick” refunds. Drug returns aren’t keeping our businesses open, but they are an important part of your bottom-line, so choosing a partner who’s keeping your dollars in your business is important.

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Not an IPC member? Click here to get in touch with our team and learn about the benefits of membership!

Want to learn more?

Connect with a Flash Returns team member and don’t forget to ask for your FREE 2-D Scanner!

Choosing to utilize an IPC preferred vendor assures you have access to competitive pricing, exceptional products and service quality, and a partner who is dedicated to supporting your community pharmacy.

IPC preferred vendors are proven brands that are devoted to the advancement of independent pharmacy. They are carefully selected by IPC and have gone through our rigorous negotiating process to make sure you get the best deal. Choosing to utilize an IPC preferred vendor assures you have access to competitive pricing, exceptional products and service quality, and a partner who is dedicated to supporting your community pharmacy.

As a cooperative, IPC is committed to the success of our members and offers select vendor partners exclusively to our GPO membership.

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As a pharmacist-owned and operated business, PRS offers the best in pharmacy consulting services and has the expertise that far exceeds other pharmacy consultants or service organizations.
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Pharm Fresh Media is a full-service pharmacy marketing company with the experience and know-how to set you apart from the competition.
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