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October 2025

Snapshots, Solutions & Seasonal Success

Celebrate your story while preparing for the next one!

Is your store the PICTURE of Independent Pharmacy?

Independent pharmacies go beyond the script every day—and we want to celebrate it! Submit your best photos for a chance to be featured across IPC platforms, win PRIZE MONEY and gifts, and inspire pharmacies nationwide.

Why Enter?

  • National spotlight on IPC’s website, social media, and newsletters
  • Recognize your team with prize money and vendor gift baskets
  • Inspire peers with your story and creativity

Categories

  • Clinical Services: Vaccines, POCT, MTM, RPM
  • Community Connection: Health fairs, outreach, events
  • Front-End Excellence: Displays, merchandising, retail innovation
  • Pharmacy Personality: Team spirit & store atmosphere
  • Workflow Excellence: Behind-the-counter dedication & organization

Check out our first entry from The Prescription Shoppe in Williamsburg, VA. Their team of owners and innovators are setting the bar and ready for anything!

The Prescription Shoppe staff

Ready to Celebrate Your Team’s innovation?

photo samples for photo contest

2026 Mindset Engaged

As 2026 approaches, now is the perfect time for pharmacies to take a step back and evaluate their business with fresh eyes. Whether it’s streamlining operations, strengthening patient relationships, or expanding clinical services, identifying areas for improvement today sets the stage for growth and resilience in the year ahead.

IPC’s goal is to improve the economic environment of independent pharmacy across the nation and exploring solutions like Atrium24’s Dotti helps us do that. Pharmacies need to move from a reactive, word-of-mouth model to a proactive sales organization by identifying high-margin opportunities (like compounds, pet meds, and 503B products), tracking prescriber relationships, and providing the training and collateral needed to effectively market new services.

Check out our recent sit down with Nicolette Mathey from Atrium24 as we dive into their platform capabilities.

Stop Leaving Money on the Table

Reclaim time spent tracking expired pharmaceutical return credits

Return Solutions Drug Returns

Simplify your expired pharmaceutical returns with OneCheck Select. Instead of tracking credits yourself, receive one consolidated check with clear credit values listed on the stub—no hidden fees, just a fixed percentage deducted upfront as low as 9.4% with IPC. Choose when you want your reimbursement—10, 30, or 90 days—and free up more time to focus on patient care and your business.

Travel Vaccines Now Easier to Access with IPC and FFF Enterprises

IPC is excited to announce new GPO member pricing on select travel vaccines from Bavarian Nordic through our partnership with FPN.

Convenient access to vaccines that your patients undoubtedly will need last minute, can be a huge step in community awareness and increased traffic. Visit our Pharmacy Services Immunization page to learn more about expanding your vaccine program and send us a request for a personalized consult to get started. Let IPC help you build your vaccine program to meet the growing demands of your community and support patient health.

  • Vaxchora Single Dose for cholera
  • Vivotif for typhoid fever
  • JYNNEOS for smallpox/monkeypox
  • And more! Reach out to your Regional Director, or Pharmacy Services for pricing details.

Now is the perfect opportunity to expand your pharmacy’s vaccine offerings and ordering directly through FFF Enterprises makes it easier than ever!

Flu Vaccines – IPC Preferred Vendors
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Does your staff see this Newsletter?

As a pharmacy owner, you may find that your technicians and support staff are the ones best positioned to get the most out of this newsletter. Since they handle the day-to-day workflow and patient interactions, their insights can be especially valuable when considering new services, products or even workflow solutions. Share this ONCE MONTHLY newsletter with your team so they can explore practical ways to integrate these solutions into your pharmacy.

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Holidays are HERE! Are you prepared?

DM Merchandising

Is your front store in need of a major makeover? Do you have a small footprint, but need a big impact? Do you need a minimum of 50% profit margins with low order limits? IPC members take an ADDITIONAL 10% off all listed pricing and benefit from low shipping costs. Reach out now to find out more.

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Windmill is at the forefront of creating innovative products to meet market changes, offering cutting-edge, clinically based formulas to deliver increasing profits to retail partners.
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.
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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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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.
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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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SureCost is the smarter purchasing solution that empowers pharmacies to save time and money.
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Vendor Newsletter Archive

  • 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.

  • Vendor Advantage Network Newsletter – October 2025

    October 6, 2025

    In This Edition: Snap, share, and shine! Enter IPC’s photo contest, explore Dotti for smarter sales, simplify returns, and refresh your vaccine lineup for the season.

  • Vendor Advantage Network Newsletter – September 2025

    September 8, 2025

    In This Edition: Practical leadership training, stress-free point-of-care testing, provider outreach tools, vaccine resources, and exclusive vendor offers.