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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Marketing My Pharmacy: Tips for Building a Website That Works

Discover the key features, tools, and strategies that help independent pharmacies build websites patients can easily find, trust, and use.

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Press Release: IPC Expands Advocacy Efforts

New additions to IPC's Government Relations team enhance advocacy support for independent pharmacies nationwide.

How Liberty Drug Store Turned Razor-Thin Margins Into Real Savings

See how Liberty Drug Store saved $31,533, recovered $4,600 through PBM appeals, and improved patient engagement with support from IPC, Pharmacy Marketplace, and Nimble.

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Pharmacy Growth: Tips from The Counter: A NimbleRx & IPC Webinar

In this IPC webinar, pharmacy owner Dave Randolph shares how digital tools helped reduce workflow friction, save staff time, improve patient convenience, and create new opportunities for pharmacy growth.

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Cash Corner: Cash Flu Clinics That Open Doors

Discover how cash flu clinics can generate revenue, create new patient relationships, and open the door to prescription transfers, cash programs, and long-term pharmacy growth.

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IPC Member Spotlight: Roe Family Pharmacies

Hal Roe shares lessons on growth, service, and smart purchasing from decades of independent pharmacy ownership.

  • Pharmacy Growth: Tips from The Counter: A NimbleRx & IPC Webinar

    In this IPC webinar, pharmacy owner Dave Randolph shares how digital tools helped reduce workflow friction, save staff time, improve patient convenience, and create new opportunities for pharmacy growth.

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  • Cash Corner: Cash Flu Clinics That Open Doors

    Discover how cash flu clinics can generate revenue, create new patient relationships, and open the door to prescription transfers, cash programs, and long-term pharmacy growth.

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    IPC Member Spotlight: Roe Family Pharmacies

    Hal Roe shares lessons on growth, service, and smart purchasing from decades of independent pharmacy ownership.

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    Vendor Advantage Network Newsletter – October 2026

    Discover new ways to grow beyond prescriptions with connected care solutions, front-end merchandising opportunities, and exclusive IPC member benefits.

  • Manufacturer Direct D2C and the Future of Independent Pharmacy

    Shelley Bailey and Sammy Salem explore GLP-1 opportunities, manufacturer-direct programs, cash-pay models, and new reimbursement strategies for independent pharmacies.

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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    Cash Corner: Cash Flu Clinics That Open Doors

    Discover how cash flu clinics can generate revenue, create new patient relationships, and open the door to prescription transfers, cash programs, and long-term pharmacy growth.

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    Cash Corner: Bringing Clinical Trials into Community Pharmacy

    Discover how community pharmacies can earn non-dispensing revenue by connecting patients with clinical trial opportunities through SiteLabs.

  • How IPC Members Are Winning Back Time and Revenue with NimbleRx

    Learn how IPC members use NimbleRx to streamline workflows, improve medication adherence, and generate new revenue.

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    How Pharmacies Can Help During Medicare Open Enrollment 2026

    Learn how pharmacies can use open enrollment to support patients, explain coverage changes, and build loyalty.

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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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    NCPA 2026 Recap: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Shape Medicare Part D

    NCPA leaders called CMS’s Medicare Part D contracting RFI a once-in-a-generation opportunity for independent pharmacies to help shape future contract standards, transparency, and PBM oversight.

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    Government Relations Update – October 2026: Federal and State Pharmacy Issues to Watch

    Checkout IPC’s latest government relations update covering federal and state legislative reforms, regulatory deadlines, and grassroots advocacy.

  • Bring Your Legislators to Work Day

    Learn how to invite legislators to your pharmacy, discuss key industry issues, and advocate for reforms that impact your business and patients.

  • NCPA 2026 Fly-In Recap: Taking the Independent Pharmacy Message to Capitol Hill

    At the 2026 NCPA Fly‑In, independent pharmacy advocates took the fight for PBM reform, provider status, and fair reimbursement directly to Capitol Hill.

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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    How Liberty Drug Store Uncovered Hidden Profits Without Adding More Work

    Discover how Liberty Drug Store uncovered $31,533 in savings, recovered $4,600 in revenue, and improved patient engagement without adding more work.

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    How to Locate EQUIPP Revenue Opportunities

    Learn where to find and prioritize EQUIPP revenue opportunities, including LAMP check-ins, on-time fill bonuses, gap closure payments, and enhanced service incentives.

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    2026 Mid-Year Check In: What Should Independent Pharmacy Owners Focus on Now?

    Nick Secrest breaks down the biggest trends, questions, and opportunities independent pharmacies should be watching in the second half of 2026.

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    Every Independent Pharmacy Needs a Secondary They Can Trust

    Learn why every independent pharmacy needs a reliable secondary—and how it improves margins, flexibility, and control.

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