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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Your Team Is Your Growth Engine

Your pharmacy’s growth starts with your team. Learn how empowered roles, smart technology, and shared goals drive sustainable community pharmacy growth.

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Digital Health Transition – April 18, 2026

IPC’s Digital Health offering is evolving to better support pharmacies, teams, and patients, with simplified tools, updated telehealth, and expanded access to key services.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns April 25, 2026

Drug Take Back Day returns April 25, 2026. Here’s how independent pharmacies can help patients dispose of unused medications safely.

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IPC Member Spotlight: Stone Drug (Jackson, WY)

For 50 years, Stone Drug has served Jackson, WY. Owner Laura Lee Nelson shares the journey of staying independent and community‑focused.

IPC 2026 Fly-In Update: Advancing Independent Pharmacy Priorities on Capitol Hill

IPC’s fly‑in tackled Medicare Part D, provider status, PBM divestiture, and Medicaid reforms impacting community pharmacies.

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Vendor Advantage Network Newsletter – April 2026

Staffing coverage, zero‑fee returns for new stores, and 2026 EQUIPP Centene LAMP opportunities now available.

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    IPC Member Spotlight: Stone Drug (Jackson, WY)

    For 50 years, Stone Drug has served Jackson, WY. Owner Laura Lee Nelson shares the journey of staying independent and community‑focused.

  • IPC 2026 Fly-In Update: Advancing Independent Pharmacy Priorities on Capitol Hill

    IPC’s fly‑in tackled Medicare Part D, provider status, PBM divestiture, and Medicaid reforms impacting community pharmacies.

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    Vendor Advantage Network Newsletter – April 2026

    Staffing coverage, zero‑fee returns for new stores, and 2026 EQUIPP Centene LAMP opportunities now available.

  • McKesson ideaShare Registration Is Open: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going

    McKesson ideaShare is back. Registration is open, and the momentum from last year is just getting started.

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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.

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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.

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    Your Team Is Your Growth Engine

    Your pharmacy’s growth starts with your team. Learn how empowered roles, smart technology, and shared goals drive sustainable community pharmacy growth.

  • 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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    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.

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.

  • IPC 2026 Fly-In Update: Advancing Independent Pharmacy Priorities on Capitol Hill

    IPC’s fly‑in tackled Medicare Part D, provider status, PBM divestiture, and Medicaid reforms impacting community pharmacies.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

  • 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.

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