Independent Pharmacy Cooperative

06/04/2026

Now Available Through Pharmacy Select

Ranitidine Tablets from Rising Pharmaceuticals are now accessible through your Pharmacy Select contract, giving you a reliable option to support your patients while maintaining control over your purchasing.

✔️ Competitive contract pricing
✔️ Trusted manufacturing partner
✔️ Easy access through your existing workflow

06/03/2026

Independent pharmacy isn’t just what they do, it’s who they are and the communities that count on them every day. 💙

06/01/2026

We are headed to Nashville for !

Frank and Scott will be there and ready to connect with pharmacy owners who are serious about growing their business and staying independent.

Come find us June 4 to 7 and let us know if you will be there.

05/28/2026

“I shouldn't have to rely on my gifts and my ice cream to keep our doors open.”

That’s what one rural pharmacy owner in Colorado shared, even after a law meant to support independent pharmacies.

It costs about $14 just to dispense a prescription, yet many pharmacies are still being reimbursed at or below that cost. When that happens, it’s not just a business problem. It puts access to care at risk for entire communities.

Independent pharmacies are often the front line of care in these towns.

👉 Share this to help more people understand what’s at stake.

A new Colorado law aimed at aiding rural pharmacies is creating confusion, as pharmacists question which insurance plans apply.

05/27/2026

Five states are coming together for one impactful weekend at the Northwest Pharmacy Convention. Montana Pharmacy Association

Dan and Dena will be there and ready to connect with pharmacy owners who want to learn, grow, and move their business forward. If you will be in Coeur d’Alene May 28 to 31, let us know!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember those who gave everything for our freedom. We are grateful to be part of a community rooted in service and care.

05/22/2026

Today is your last chance to register for McKesson ideaShare!

Jake Lewis is hearing it firsthand. The real value is in the conversations, learning from pharmacy owners who are in it with you every day. Plus, eligible attendees can earn up to a 3% rebate on OneStop oral solids and 5% on non-oral solids and select products, up to $8,000 per store.

Do not miss this this opportunity. Register now and drop a ❤️ if you are going.

05/21/2026

Not every valuable conversation needs to end with a billed claim. Some of the most meaningful moments now come from patients who are willing to pay for clarity instead of continuing the cycle of trial and error.

The pharmacies leaning into this are not doing anything drastically different. They are just seeing the same patient interactions through a different lens. Have you started to notice this shift yet?

05/20/2026

Independent pharmacy has always been about something bigger than prescriptions.

In this episode of The Executive Dose Podcast, Marc Essensa talks about the resilience, purpose, and leadership that continue to define community pharmacy, even in the face of ongoing challenges. It’s a reminder of why showing up for your patients and your community still matters as much as ever.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation!

05/19/2026

AI is not here to replace your voice. It just helps you stop staring at a blank screen.

You already know your patients and what they need. AI just gives you a starting point.

👉 Give this AI prompt a try: “Patients ask about seasonal allergies, blood pressure meds, and side effects. Turn this into 3 short, easy-to-understand posts.”