Cooperative Connection

Your Hub for Real‑Time Pharmacy News, Education, and Strategies

Independent pharmacy moves quickly, and the Cooperative Connection brings together the updates that matter most. It delivers real‑time news on member achievements, industry developments, and the advancements shaping community pharmacy, giving owners a clear view of trends and challenges that influence daily operations.

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When to Call Your IPC Account Manager

Your IPC Account Manager helps you buy smarter, stay compliant, and make better financial decisions. Here’s when to reach out.

Cash Corner – Workflow Efficiency that Pays You Back

Cash Corner is a monthly blog series dedicated to identifying real, practical cash opportunities for independent pharmacy growth.

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What’s New at IPC Warehouse and Why It’s Time to Come Back

IPC Warehouse has introduced smarter tools, clearer pricing, and personalized savings to help independent pharmacies order faster and protect margins.

Strengthening Your Margins with Pharmacy Select (RTL2)

Pharmacy Select (RTL2) helps independent pharmacies strengthen margins with reliable backup contracting built directly into McKesson Connect.

Kelli Stovall Samantha Pomeroy and Matt Tompkins at AtriumX 2026

AtriumX Recap: What Happens When Pharmacists Set the Agenda?

A quick look inside AtriumX and how pharmacist‑driven discussions created real, practical insights for independent pharmacy owners.

IPC Member Spotlight: The Story of Ashville and Circleville Apothecary

See how Ashville & Circleville Apothecary has built 40 years of trust through personal, community‑focused care.

  • Strengthening Your Margins with Pharmacy Select (RTL2)

    Pharmacy Select (RTL2) helps independent pharmacies strengthen margins with reliable backup contracting built directly into McKesson Connect.

  • Kelli Stovall Samantha Pomeroy and Matt Tompkins at AtriumX 2026

    AtriumX Recap: What Happens When Pharmacists Set the Agenda?

    A quick look inside AtriumX and how pharmacist‑driven discussions created real, practical insights for independent pharmacy owners.

  • IPC Member Spotlight: The Story of Ashville and Circleville Apothecary

    See how Ashville & Circleville Apothecary has built 40 years of trust through personal, community‑focused care.

  • Why Every Independent Pharmacy Needs a Secondary Wholesaler

    Unlock better pricing and more control by adding IPC as your secondary wholesaler.

  • Elevate Your Independent Pharmacy with IPC’s Vendor Advantage Network

    Discover how IPC’s VAN boosts profits, streamlines operations, and expands services with vetted partners and exclusive offers.

Pharmacy Services

Independent pharmacies need guidance that delivers real‑world results, and that is exactly what you’ll find here. Backed by IPC’s deep expertise, these insights focus on the most effective ways to expand clinical services, navigate Medicare and regulatory changes, enhance immunization and point‑of‑care programs, optimize purchasing, and build a future‑ready pharmacy. This is industry‑defining direction that helps owners move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

  • Cash Corner – Workflow Efficiency that Pays You Back

    Cash Corner is a monthly blog series dedicated to identifying real, practical cash opportunities for independent pharmacy growth.

  • Behind the Counter: What the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Really Means for Independent Pharmacies

    Learn MDPNP insights from independent pharmacies to improve cash flow, reimbursement, purchasing, and operations.

  • Navigating the 2026 Cash Flow Crunch: A Survival Guide for Independent Pharmacy Owners

    Learn how independent pharmacies can protect cash flow in 2026 under the Inflation Reduction Act using Med-Sync, Beacon, and Material Cash Flow strategies.

  • How to Prepare for Year-End with the IRA Looming

    IPC Pharmacy Services experts help you identify opportunities to grow & expand your business in 2026.

Legislative Advocacy

Independent pharmacies need advocacy that creates real change, and IPC brings leadership that influences the policies shaping their future. These updates cover major PBM reform wins, key federal and state policy shifts, Medicare and regulatory developments, and new opportunities from programs like the Rural Health Transformation Program. This is the guidance that helps owners stay protected, informed, and positioned for long‑term success.

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    Rural Health Transformation Program: Transforming Funding into Opportunity

    Discover how the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) can unlock new clinical and revenue opportunities for your pharmacy.

  • PBM Reforms in Appropriations Bill Crack Down

    Historic PBM reform has passed, cracking down on unfair practices and giving independent pharmacies a fairer, more transparent future.

  • 2026 Government Relations Playbook

    What IPC is fighting for in 2026 and what it means for your pharmacy.

  • Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program

    MDPNP updates for 2026: enrollment, compliance, and Medicare Part D changes for pharmacies. Updated November 11.

Member Performance

Independent pharmacies need financial insight they can act on, and IPC’s Member Performance expertise delivers exactly that. These updates focus on stronger purchasing strategies, better cash flow management, and opportunities to improve margins through smart inventory and contract decisions. It is guidance built to help owners protect profitability and stay financially steady in a shifting marketplace.

  • When to Call Your IPC Account Manager

    Your IPC Account Manager helps you buy smarter, stay compliant, and make better financial decisions. Here’s when to reach out.

  • What’s New at IPC Warehouse and Why It’s Time to Come Back

    IPC Warehouse has introduced smarter tools, clearer pricing, and personalized savings to help independent pharmacies order faster and protect margins.

  • Why Every Independent Pharmacy Needs a Secondary Wholesaler

    Unlock better pricing and more control by adding IPC as your secondary wholesaler.

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    January Is Over. What Do I Do?

    With more stable Beacon MTF reporting and improving Generic Compliance Ratios, pharmacies must stay disciplined on inventory and cash flow to stay prepared.