Who Are We?
Live to Pharm, Pharm to Live™
At IPC, independent pharmacy ownership means having the power—and the partners—to shape your own future. Founded, owned, and governed by pharmacists, IPC is a unique group purchasing organization and secondary pharmaceutical wholesaler dedicated solely to supporting independent pharmacies. Every day, we work alongside owners, team members, and partner organizations across the country to maximize your opportunities, boost your profitability, and help your pharmacy deliver outstanding care to your community.
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Our Mission
IPC will maximize the success of independent member pharmacies by providing access to products, services, and solutions that will position its members as industry leading healthcare providers.
- Develop revenue opportunities and enhance member profitability.
- Encourage independent ownership.
- Secure the pharmacist’s position as an essential healthcare provider.
- Actively provide and support legislative advocacy.
Led By Pharmacists, For Pharmacists
What sets IPC apart? We’re entirely member-owned, so you’re not just a customer, you’re an owner with a real voice in the cooperative’s direction. Our board is made up of working independent pharmacy owners facing the same pressures and possibilities as you. That means your priorities guide ours, and our profits are shared back with our members. Our resources, advocacy, and solutions are all designed to maximize your bottom line and keep pharmacies like yours at the forefront of healthcare.
Our Partners: Working for Your Success
Success in independent pharmacy takes a true community, a nationwide network of trusted partners and organizations dedicated to your growth and sustainability. Together, we ensure you have access to the services and expertise needed to compete and care for your community. Meet our partners and see how, together, we’re working to empower independents nationwide.
IPC Distribution Center
You can trust us to get you what you need. Our technologically advanced distribution facility allows IPC to ensure timely delivery of your orders, no matter where you’re located. IPC customers order more than $1.4 billion in product every year, proof of our commitment to providing industry-leading pricing and services.
Fostering Equity and Inclusion in IPC’s Core Values
At IPC, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. Together, our focus is to build a space where differences are valued and to foster an inclusive culture in which every person is encouraged to bring their gifts to the table to create an equitable work environment where all can thrive. These principles allow for deeper, enhanced connections as we work together to maximize the success of independent pharmacy while supporting and celebrating the diverse populations we serve across the nation.
Board of Directors
Vicki Einhellig, RPh
Chair
Good Day Pharmacies
Loveland, CO
Michael Deninger, RPh
Towncrest Pharmacy
Iowa City, IA
Kari VanderHouwen, RPh
Secretary
Duvall Family Drugs
Duvall, WA
Scott Patterson, RPh
Treasurer
Patterson Healthmart
Clay Center, KS
John Coler, RPh
Shrivers Pharmacy
McConnelsville, OH
Beshoy Gerges, PharmD
St. Mary Pharmacy
Northridge, CA
Chris Darling, RPh
Darling’s Pharmacies
Warren, PA
David Vasenden, RPh
Sierra Family Pharmacy
Reno, NV
Loren Pierce, RPh
Moye’s Pharmacy
McDonough, GA
Mona Ghattas, RPh
Duran Central Pharmacy
Albuquerque, NM
Shahida Choudhry, PharmD
The Palms Pharmacy
Tampa, FL
Kyle Beyer, PharmD
Shorewood, WI
