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September 2025

Pharmacy Forward

Empowering Stronger Teams with Fresh Ideas and Smarter Strategies

Forget what you think you know about leadership training.

IPC is excited to offer the best in leadership strategies with Leadership Growth Formula (LGF). With programs built for the realities of independent pharmacy teams, you’ll find no long lectures or theories that never get applied. Just practical, on-demand training tested with pharmacy teams across the country.

What’s Included in the Program?

  • Five (5) short video courses (about 20–24 minutes each)
  • Tools, prompts, and discussion guides to put learning into action immediately
  • Six (6) weekly, live 30-minute Zoom group coaching sessions for accountability and implementation support

Total time to complete on-demand content: ~2 hours

Take the initiative to provide your staff: PIC’s, technicians & support staff- with lifelong skills!

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Point-Of-Care Testing Made Easy: Expand Services Without Adding Stress

Independent pharmacies are finding new ways to expand services and increase patient care with Point-of-Care Testing (POCT). Quidel offers a variety of customizable testing options designed to fit seamlessly into your workflow—even on the busiest days. Whether you’re looking to incorporate testing into your pharmacy operations or keep OTC options readily available, Quidel’s solutions are built to help you provide fast, reliable results without adding complexity.

In this short video, you’ll learn how to get started with POCT, explore the full range of tests available, and see just how easy it is to integrate them into your pharmacy setting. Plus, IPC members will discover exclusive pricing advantages that make offering these services even more accessible. Watch now to see how POCT can elevate your business and deliver more value to your patients.

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Are you even Dr. Detailing?

Last month we highlighted one of our newest vendors, Atrium24 with their CRM & marketing solution Dotti. Using tools like Dotti to simplify your endless spreadsheets and untracked time with provider outreach is a no-brainer. With access to hundreds of downloadable, personalizable resources that you can brand with your own logo, Dotti’s opportunities are endless.

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Check out this quick clip on how and get started with your 14-Day Free Trial.

Did you let vaccine season get away from you?

It’s not too late to get started.

Check out our Vaccine Headquarters for info on pre-booking, where to order, educational materials and even a consumer marketing downloadable full of resources you can display in your pharmacy and use in email, call & text campaigns!

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Give your staff a voice.

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. We encourage you to 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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Check out offers from some of our other great vendors!

Don’t miss out on CASH opportunities.

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With options as small as a countertop spinner or corner display, you still have time to prepare!

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GPO Member Benefit 20% Discount on Monthly Platform Fees

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Co-Administration made easy with IPC preferred pricing.

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LOW order minimum means easy holiday item options without overstocking AND minimum 50% profit margins!

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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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Home health care franchise opportunity for pharmacies.
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The Selzer Company - Community Pharmacy Insurance Solutions: 35+ years, custom insurance, competitive pricing, support for independents.
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A leader in pharmaceutical returns, Inmar processes over 50% of all Rx returns for independent pharmacies.
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SureCost is the smarter purchasing solution that empowers pharmacies to save time and money.
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Leadership Growth Formula gives pharmacy teams practical, on-demand training to lead with confidence and impact.
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