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PRAIRIE, Wis., June 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
(IPC), a leading group purchasing organization of community
pharmacies, is pleased to announce a new supply agreement with
McKesson, a diversified healthcare leader and pharmaceutical
distribution wholesaler. The agreement, meticulously negotiated
over the past year, marks a significant milestone in our commitment
to empowering our member pharmacies.
This new supply agreement provides IPC members with two distinct
pricing options, allowing them to tailor their approach to better
serve their communities and thrive in a competitive market. These
options will be presented to member pharmacies over the next month,
with an effective date of August 1st,
2024.
In a statement, IPC CEO Marc
Essensa emphasized the strategic significance of this
agreement for our community pharmacy network:
"Our collaboration with McKesson reflects our unwavering
commitment to our members' success. By offering these pathways, we
empower pharmacies to make informed decisions that align with their
unique business models. This agreement underscores our dedication
to fostering choice, innovation, and resilience within the
independent pharmacy landscape. Through the agreement, McKesson and
IPC worked together to help support IPC members' access to the
digital health platform."
About Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC)
IPC,
founded in 1983, is a member-owned cooperative that champions the
interests of independent pharmacies across the United States. Our mission is to provide
resources, advocacy, and collaborative opportunities that
strengthen community pharmacy practices.
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