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January 2026

New Year – Same Struggling Pharmacy? We Hope Not.

New Outcomes Require New Approaches

It’s time to join in on the successes!

Most independent pharmacies aren’t struggling because of lack of effort—they’re struggling because the math keeps changing. What doesn’t change, is the value IPC’s Vendor Advantage Network continues to bring our members every day.

2025 provided exceptional growth and we want you to be a part of this year’s excitement. Check out some of our biggest wins last year:

  • 8 new Vendor Partners
  • Over 1,700 participating IPC Stores
  • Over $3 million in additional member savings
  • Dolphin Digital users earned over $3,600 in Ad-Revenue with NO out-of-pocket costs!
  • NimbleRx users earned over $250K in experience payments and $38K in Add-on Sales with NO out-of-pocket costs!
  • Inmar Reverse Distribution users had over $250K in Fee Savings!
  • 3 IPC stores now offer 24-hour pickup with a new Lansworth Pharma SelfServe kiosk since November!

Choosing the right vendors for your pharmacy can be a daunting task and often last on our minds. Devoting time to research pricing structures, contracts, availability and suitability to your business are all things we know successful pharmacies just don’t have the pleasure of keeping a priority. Your time is valuable, and you should spend it with your patients. Isn’t that why you run a pharmacy anyways?!

So, whether you’re in need of a billing solution, reverse distributor, fresh retail items or the newest clinical offerings, IPC’s Vendor Advantage Network should be your first stop. For pharmacies ready to explore new ways to strengthen their business, our vendor partners offer proven solutions worth considering and seamless implementations with our team’s guidance.

See which services other independents like you are using HERE and if you don’t see what you’re looking for, send a message to [email protected] and let us know!

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Introducing 2026’s First New Vendor: Bee Clean Organic Beeswax Hand Sanitizer

High-margin, easy add-on sales your pharmacy will love.

bee clean caseWhen it comes to front-end retail, independent pharmacies need products that not only resonate with customers but also deliver consistent, profitable impulse sales. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Bee Clean Organic Beeswax Hand Sanitizer as the first new vendor added to our roster for 2026.

Bee Clean is a 100% organic, mess-free hand sanitizer formulated to kill 99.9% of germs while leaving hands soft and moisturized thanks to its beeswax-based formula and natural oils. It comes in convenient, recyclable spray bottles with light citrus or lavender scents, making it a customer-friendly choice that stands out from standard gel sanitizers.

“Bee Clean is a no brainer impulse item. I can barely keep it in stock! The easy spray and small size make it perfect for all needs.”

– Mona Ghattes, RPh. Owner-Duran’s Central Pharmacy, New Mexico

Placed strategically near the register or front counter, Bee Clean is designed to sell on impulse without requiring additional staff time or complex inventory management. In fact, it has a proven track record of steady turnover in independent pharmacies—and as a compact, attractive add-on item, it maximizes counter space and profit per square inch.

Stay tuned this year for merchandising tips and success stories from pharmacies that have made Bee Clean a loyal part of their retail lineup.

Maximize your counterspace here.

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Time to REALLY Re-evaluate your business

Take a moment to ask yourself and your staff these questions.

  • Is every product, program, or service in your pharmacy consistently earning you money?
  • Are you confident your time is being spent on the highest-margin activities?
  • Is your staff consistently operating at the top of their license and abilities?
  • Are manual processes still in place simply because “that’s how it’s always been done”?
  • Are you positioned to be open and competitive 5 years from now?
  • Are business decisions driven by data—or gut instinct?

STOP—-Did you ask your staff too? Their input is important; they see things differently.

Do you all agree? Were there some hesitancies in answering? Did you quietly answer any of them knowing a change needs to be made? If any of those were relatable, you’re not alone—and the solutions below were built specifically to help independent pharmacies close these gaps.

Explore Additional Vendor Partners Below

Identify poor dispensing habits, Bad ROI’s, OTC opportunities & more.

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After hours pickup, shortened pickup lines, more time for meaningful tasks.

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On-Demand training for stronger, more collaborative teams!

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Better marketing, Doctor outreach and strategies for growth.

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Added clinical services- Free hearing screenings and audiology training for staff.

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Explore More Vendors

The first liquid supplement that offers the same benefits of IV rehydration therapy, but in a drinkable form.
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A fast, simple, and complete solution for prescription-packaging products. Free custom imprints, free same-day shipping.
Specializes in providing long-term care pharmacies with the tools and services needed to survive in today’s environment.
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A leading manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships.
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Choose from a great variety of sun and reading glasses. Convenient price tags are color-coded by category or strength.
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Restock your OTC Covid-19 test kits at a discount with no minimum order. SiteLabs also offers a point-of-care testing program, and more.
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Offers the best products for sustaining a healthy lifestyle by using the highest quality ingredients that meet regulatory requirements.
Receive a single check for all expired pharmaceutical return credit due through the OneCheck Select program, in as few as 10 days.
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As a pharmacist-owned and operated business, PRS offers the best in pharmacy consulting services and has the expertise that far exceeds other pharmacy consultants or service organizations.
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Pharm Fresh Media is a full-service pharmacy marketing company with the experience and know-how to set you apart from the competition.
Berry creates innovative packaging that makes life better for people and the planet by leveraging their unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation.
Weaving style and quality into therapeutic threads, VIM & VIGR products are part designer socks, part medical device, and all designed with your customers in mind.
Amundsen Davis’s attorneys are prepared to handle a multitude of diverse legal services from the inception of business, to labor and employment issues, and litigation.
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Designer Greetings is virtually unrivaled in terms of quality, value and depth, with more than 22,000 everyday and seasonal designs.
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QuidelOrtho delivers a continuum of diagnostic solutions that further improve patient outcomes and the overall quality of healthcare.
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Your access to affordable vaccines is made easy through IPC’s preferred vaccine vendors.
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Home health care franchise opportunity for pharmacies.
Independent pharmacy’s trusted partner for accounting services, starting, buying, & selling
Medella Springs enhances pharmacy revenue with clinically proven supplements for sleep, focus, stress, GI health, and natural insect repellents.
Dolphin Digital can revolutionize the way your pharmacy connects with customers and generates additional revenue.
Your trusted partner for quality point-of-care testing.
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The Selzer Company - Community Pharmacy Insurance Solutions: 35+ years, custom insurance, competitive pricing, support for independents.
RxHearing is fully staffed with board-certified hearing specialists with over 100 years of combined experience in the hearing health industry.
To help meet the financial needs of independent pharmacies across the country, First Financial Bank’s Pharmacy Lending team includes pharmacists and former pharmacy owners.
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A leader in pharmaceutical returns, Inmar processes over 50% of all Rx returns for independent pharmacies.
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For over 60 years, PPRB has helped pharmacies build relationships, generate sales, and win customers with their signature line of high-quality, low-cost wall calendars.
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Compliance management system dedicated to helping independent pharmacies manage wholesale contracts and wholesale ordering.
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SureCost is the smarter purchasing solution that empowers pharmacies to save time and money.
Farmer & Chemist CBD products provide a more pure, more concentrated formula to ensure your patients get the right CBD treatment at the right time.
CheckmyRxCost helps pharmacies compare prices across multiple wholesalers, ensuring the best possible purchase strategy for each order.
Meet Nimble. Your New Revenue Stream.
Unlock exclusive discounts on your NCPA Membership! SAVE $90 on a single pharmacy annual membership!
35 years of experience designing and distributing award winning products and retailers worldwide.
Atrium24 is a tech company to help independent pharmacies grow through smarter sales & marketing.
Workflow Services provides an end-to-end medical care platform including insurance credentialing, patient engagement, digital pharmacy, HIE integration & billing.
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Maximize Savings, Optimize Rebates, and Simplify Compliance with AI-Driven Tools Built for Independent Pharmacy Owners
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UGO is a cloud-based platform to visualize pharmacy performance, compare metrics, and identify areas for profitability improvement.
Olympia Pharmaceuticals is the nations leading 503B outsourcing facility to deliver premium compounded medications.
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Leadership Growth Formula gives pharmacy teams practical, on-demand training to lead with confidence and impact.
PureWay partners with pharmacies nationwide to provide safe, compliant, and eco-friendly sharps disposal solutions.
Lansworth Pharma SelfServe empowers independent pharmacies with 24/7 prescription access through secure, automated Pharmaself24 kiosks that boost efficiency and patient convenience.
Our organic beeswax formula hand sanitizer softens and moisturizes while killing 99.99% of germs—all in a convenient, recyclable, credit card–sized travel bottle.

Vendor Newsletter Archive

  • Vendor Advantage Network Newsletter – January 2026

    January 13, 2026

    In This Edition: Smart pharmacies are finding new ways to win. See the vendor partnerships and results driving real savings and growth.

  • Vendor Advantage Network Newsletter – December 2025

    December 11, 2025

    In This Edition: A quick look at 2026 growth strategies, new service opportunities, key vendor updates, and year-end specials.

  • Vendor Advantage Network Newsletter – November 2025

    November 4, 2025

    In This Edition: Meet new vendor partners, simplify sharps disposal, add 24/7 pickup kiosks, expand senior care, and explore post-NCPA perks.