Secondary Pharmacy Wholesaler and Distributor
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Stuck with one wholesaler, one pricing structure, and no room to move. It doesn’t have to be that way. Adding a secondary wholesaler gives you the freedom to buy smarter, lower your COGS, and stay competitive. At IPC, we built a warehouse designed for independent pharmacies like yours — because we believe you should have control over your future.
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Access to both Brand and Generic Drugs
Independent pharmacy owners need to balance staying compliant with their primary wholesaler while finding competitive prices. Buying generic medications from IPC creates discounts on brands through our Brand Savings program, and buying brands helps maintain compliance ratios. It’s a WIN-WIN for your pharmacy’s bottom line.
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Competitive Pricing
IPC serves over 7,000 independent pharmacies from our secondary wholesaler distribution. You have access to over 300 Brand Rx items and over 2,700 Generic Rx items at competitive prices to meet your needs and reduce your cost of goods (COGS).
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No Cost to Join
Zero setup fees, no required order volumes, and no monthly minimums. As your secondary wholesaler, IPC supports your inventory needs with complete flexibility.
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Easy Ordering
Our ordering portal gives you the information and tools to make smart purchasing decisions that improve your cash flow. We’ll guide you through setup so you can quickly spot weekly specials and optimize your orders. Need help? Our Resource Library has guides to maximize your buying power.
DSCSA Compliance at IPC Warehouse
IPC Warehouse is DSCSA compliant and committed to ensuring the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain as a secondary wholesaler. We work closely with manufacturers and wholesalers to implement the necessary technology, processes, and policies that meet all DSCSA requirements while continuing to support independent pharmacies with reliable distribution.
Stay Compliant with IPC SecureLink
IPC SecureLink provides pharmacies with seamless access to DSCSA track-and-trace compliance, ensuring full product-level visibility. With SecureLink, your pharmacy can easily retrieve required documentation for reporting and audits—helping you stay compliant with minimal hassle.
Brand Savings with Warehouse Edge
Boost your pharmacy’s cash flow with IPC as your secondary wholesaler through our Warehouse Edge program. View your brand purchases on your dashboard when you login to the ordering portal. Convert generic purchases into brand discounts as your key profit strategy.
A Look Inside the IPC Warehouse
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative has been serving independent pharmacies since 1983. Michelle Johnson, CHRO, says in the video, “At IPC, we believe there is a patient behind every package.” We are committed to both the viability of independent pharmacy and the patients and communities they serve. As the most accessible healthcare providers in the healthcare ecosystem, it is critical that we deliver quality products consistently, efficiently, and cost effectively.
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IPC Warehouse Payment Update
To help pharmacies manage costs, IPC continues to offer ACH payment options and favorable payment terms on generic Rx purchases.
For those who choose to pay by credit card, effective September 1, 2026, eligible credit card transactions may be subject to a processing fee. Fees vary by location and applicable regulations but will never exceed IPC’s cost of acceptance or 3%, whichever is lower.
Debit card transactions are not subject to processing fees.
Credit card processing fees apply only where permitted by law and in accordance with applicable state regulations and card network requirements.
