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Contract Advantage Plus

Members Only • Competitive Pricing • Higher Rebates

5/6/13

Dear IPC Member Store:

IPC strives to provide its members with all of the products services and solutions they need to ensure their competitive success in the marketplace. Our Contract Advantage Plus (CAP) program is a compilation of the outside vendors IPC has partnered with to better serve you and your pharmacy.

Contracts are negotiated annually and we are pleased to provide our members with this extensive selection of quality programs and services. IPC is continually working to add more vendors to help enhance your pharmacy.

We hope our members will take advantage of these contract opportunities to boost traffic and sales in their store. Adding some of these services to your store will help to increase your service level to patients and stay competitive in your local community.

IPC is confident that the use of these programs and services will help to bring your pharmacy continued success.

Please contact me via email with any suggestions for additional programs or services that would help add value to your pharmacy.

Dean SlaugenhoupDirector of Contracts and PurchasingIndependent Pharmacy CooperativeEmail: [email protected]

Questions? Call IPC at 1-800-755-1531.

PRS Pharmacy Services

1-800-338-3688 • www.prsrx.com

Next-generation health information company offers comprehensive pharmacy staffing, polices and procedures, and consulting services. Complimentary services such as an online pharmacy business resource center are also available. PRS offers everything from temporary personnel help to guidance in becoming HIPAA compliant to help starting a new pharmacy.

Accreditation (DME)

ATM Network

1-800-929-0028• www.atmnetwork.net

One of America’s largest and most successful ATM providers. Pharmacies should see an increase in customer spending and satisfaction, fewer bad checks and lower credit-card fees. Special IPC member turnkey package includes: ATM unit, receipt paper, shipping, onsite installation and training, lighted promotional signs, transaction processing, online statements and monitoring, as well as 24/7 service and tech support. There are two units offered for purchase or lease to own.Note: ATM Network order forms are available at www.ipcrx.com.

ATM Machine

Parata Systems

1-800-755-1531 • www.parata.com

Parata Systems brings you the industry’s leading automation at an affordable price that makes it easy to get ahead. Parata Max® and Parata Mini® deliver the highest accuracy, speed and productivity for the lowest cost per script. Parata PASS™ generates patient-friendly strip packaging that improves adherence for retail and long-term care customers. Parata Firs PASS™ reduces the need for costly emergency deliveries and expired meds with secure and accurate access to medication demands for new long-term care patients. Note: Contact your IPC Sales Team at 1-800-755-1531 to learn more about the Parata Systems options available to IPC members.

Automation

Always mention you are a member of IPC.

Live Oak Bank

1-877-890-5867 • www.liveoakbank.com

The second largest originator of small business loans in the country. A pharmacist is on staff to help better understand the needs of community pharmacy. Live Oak has 20+ years of experience providing loans in the healthcare industry. When you’re ready to expand, refinance, remodel, or buy an existing pharmacy, you can rely on Live Oak Bank.

Business Loans

Avis Car Rental

1-800-331-1082 • www.avis.com

One of the world’s largest car rental brands, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services (accessibility programs for travelers with disabilities, counter by-pass service, rewards, LATCH system for child restraints). Special pricing on daily, weekly and weekend car rental rates.Note: Use the Avis Worldwide Discount # T138409, both online or phone.

Car Rental

Mevesi

1-800-372-1560 • www.mevesi.com

Mevesi•Rx® Solution is an industry-specific and intuitive solution that streamlines the management, integration and dissemination of pharmaceutical information. It enables pharmacies to manage their data exchange more efficiently when using for internal reporting, external data reporting, patient and physician interactions.

Business Solutions

RxProtect

1-405-557-5757 • www.ppok.com

RxProtect is a tiered PBM auditing solution that assists with audit prevention; audit expectation training; and, audit protection from audit recovery. Participants receive training and tools to mitigate billing errors and improve compliance with prescription documentation requirements that are state, federal and PBM specific.

Audit Programs


Medisca, Inc.

1-800-932-1039 • www.medisca.com

A leader in Pharmacy Compounding , Medisca is an FDA registered supplier of fine chemicals, which include: Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s), Excipients in the form of bases, oils, colors and flavors, reusable & disposable devices for compounding pharmacists. Receive savings on compounding chemicals. Quality testing, certificate programs and reference materials available.

Compounding Chemicals

Letco Medical

1-800-239-5288 • www.letcomedical.com

Letco Medial and Spectrum Pharmacy Products have recently united to create a great compounding supplier. Letco provides an expansive product portfolio of over 6,000 compounding chemicals, equipment and supplies, technical expertise, sales support and customer service. They also offer professional compounding consultation services.

Chase Paymentech

East: 1-763-219-8646 • West: 1-918-586-5734 • www.chasepaymentech.com

A global leader in payment processing and merchant acquiring, Chase Paymentech is capable of authorizing transaction in more than 130 currencies. Chase Paymentech’s unique combination of outstanding service, innovative solutions and financial strength offers solid benefits to companies both large and small.

Credit Card Processing

Check Recovery Services, LLC

1-866-340-3840

An electronic check redeposit program. Depending on the state in which a pharmacy resides, a pharmacy using this service will receive the full amount of the check face plus a rebate.Note: Ask for Jim Abbott ([email protected]).

Check Collection


Owen Mumford

1-800-421-6936 • www.owenmumford.com

Questions on program, ask for customer service. Goods are ordered through McKesson. Designs and manufactures a range of medical devices and disposables used by healthcare professionals and consumers worldwide. Popular diabetic product offerings include lancets and insulin pens.

Diabetic Products

Johnson Design Group

1-847-298-1650 • www.jdg1.com

Offers a broad range of comprehensive design services including: surveying existing conditions both internal and external, space planning, overall interior and exterior design and construction. Comprehensive design services - concept planning through project completion - from a single source.Note: Ask for Mark Johnson.

Design Services

Gladson Design Group

1-630-435-2200 • www.gladsondesigngroup.com

Gladson has been the leader in pharmacy design for almost 40 years and has worked on over 6000 new or remodeled stores. Their goal is to make retail stores more profitable. They offer many services such as store design and drawings, merchandising assistance, professional installation along with store fixtures at competitive prices.


FFF Enterprises

1-800-843-7477 • www.fffenterprises.com

The largest distributor of vaccines, plasma products and other biopharmaceuticals in the US. FFF Enterprises offers a pre-book Flu Vaccine program and also offers Pneumonia Vaccines. Additional supplies Such as Sharps containers, Syringes, etc., are available at discounted pricing.Note: Ask for Customer Service & provide Account #. If you don’t have one, a form will be sent to fill out. 24 hours or less to be set up.

Flu Vaccine

Insource

1-800-366-3829 press # 5 • www.insourceonline.com

Specialty distributor of vaccines, brand and generic injectables and carries an extensive line of adult and pediatric vaccines. Pre-book flu program. Note: Provide your Account #. If new, ask for Customer Service to be set up.

Vaxserve

1-800-752-9338 x66878 • www.vaxserve.com

National healthcare supplier provides a reliable supply of vaccines, injectables and medical/surgical products at competitive prices. Reliable supplier of influenza and other vaccines.Note: Ask for Matt Davies x 66878. Provide your account # if you have one, if new, you will be set up.

I-Gogs

1-800-327-6816 • www.i-gogs.com

Seaver Company is a leading importer and distributor of eyewear products. They offer a quality line of sunglasses and reading glasses. Service program available in qualified areas.Note: Ask for Alison.

Eyewear

Lynn Roberts International

1-402-331-5400 • www.golynnroberts.com

Direct importer of sunglasses and reading glasses. Full line of eyewear accessories, displays, cases and cords are available. IPC members receive discounts on all readers, sunglasses and accessories; prepaid freight; and low minimum orders.


PRS Pharmacy Services

1-800-338-3688 • www.prsrx.com

Next-generation health information company offering sophisticated techniques to provide clients with marketleading pharmacy program solutions. Offers data analysis for real-time pharmacy risk management and provides pharmacy benefits management consulting and audit services.

HIPAA Compliance

American Greetings

1-800-321-3040 • www.americangreetings.com

Leading manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships. Offers a wide variety of greeting cards, gift wrap, stickers, writing papers, and party items. For more information on this program, call your Member Service Representative at the IPC office.Note: New Members ask for Dan Jeske. Provide your account #. If new they will provide you with one.

Ambassador (Hallmark)

1-816-274-8342 (new members only) • www.hallmark.com

Largest greeting card manufacturer in the United States. Products include: paper party supplies, gifts, wrapping paper, ornaments and decorative items, picture frames albums and scrapbooks.Note: New Members ask for Libby Cooper.

Designer Greetings

1-800-654-6960 • www.designergreetings.com

As an award-winning, family-owned company, Designer Greetings takes pride in producing one of the mostextensive greeting card lines in the United States – over 20,000 everyday and seasonal cards unrivalled in quality, value and selection. With styles ranging from traditional to alternative, our cards are sure to move and amuse.

Greeting Cards

Expressions from Hallmark

1-816-274-8342 (new members only) • www.hallmark.com

Premium selection of Hallmark items including: greeting cards, recordable storybooks, platform products (Jingle the Husky Pup, Blooming Sentiments, etc.), and items from Disney, Mattel, Warner Brothers, DC Comics, DreamWorks, Pixar, NFL, MLB, NASCAR, Harley Davidson, Marvel, Peanuts and many others. Wide product offerings that are Nationally Advertised!Note: New Members ask for Libby Cooper.


Medline

1-866-497-0655 ext. 8101 ask for Mary Ernst • www.medline.com

Access to more than 2000 skus of key categories of durable medical equipment and home health care products including: wheelchairs; bathroom safety; urologicals; gauze and tape; adult disposable briefs; walking aids; advanced wound care dressings; respiratory supplies; and, latex and latex-free gloves.

Home Healthcare Products

Mueller Sports

1-800-356-9522 • www.muellersportsmed.com

Quality proven sports medicine products including 13 nationally ranked products. One and two-sized products are available to lower your inventory cost and increase turns to maximize your return on investment. Products available include: wrist stabilizers; elbow support; knee support and ankle support. Year end rebates are available on all product.Note: Two Mueller planograms are available. The 42”x18” planogram is available to order through either IPC or McKesson and the 4 ft. planogram is only available through IPC. For more information on either of these planograms visit www.ipcrx.com or contact the IPC Sales Team at 1-800-755-1531.

Scott Specialties

1-800-255-7136 • www.scottspecialties.com

Complete line of quality orthopedic supports; offers over 800 different products for the US and international Orthopedic (medical), Industrial, Sports Medicine, and Retail markets.Note: Order through McKesson.

Shepard Medical

1-800-354-5683 • www.care-mates.com

Committed to providing customers with the highest quality infection protection products in the marketplace. Highquality infection protection products including: natural and synthetic gloves, gel hand sanitizer, infection controlwipes, sunscreen wipes and protective masks.Note: Order through McKesson.

Infection Control Products


Mike Flint Enterprises

1-608-238-3106

Magazine display program.Note: Contact Mike Flint to fill out paperwork for Rebates from Publishers.

Magazine Display

RxTouch

1-800-840-8111 ext 365 • www.marketouchmedia.com

Advanced patient contact technology developed to increase and simplify communications between pharmacies &patients. Contact patients efficiently to reduce Return-to-stock, increase re-fills and as an inventory managementcompliance service. No additional hardware or software required; all you need is a computer and internet connection.Note: Ask for Kristy Horan. She will create a mailbox for you and you will manage your account on their website.

TeleManager

1-800-600-0435 press # 1 Sales • www.telemanager.com

Interactive voice response for acceptance of customer refill requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.The On-Demand IVR Service requires only a modest one-time installation charge and then the service is providedon a pay-per-use basis, meaning you only pay for the IVR service when patients and prescribers choose to use it.

Interactive Voice Response


Pharm Fresh Media

1-877-327-4276 • www.pharmfreshmedia.com

Custom advertising programs for independent pharmacies. They feature a Marketing of the Month Club which provides participating pharmacies with high quality, tested marketing products, customized with your pharmacy information, shipped to your store the last week of every month. Pharm Fresh Media allows you to promote your pharmacy and increase community awareness of store offerings. Special Flu Program advertising is also available.

Marketing/Advertising

OfficeMax

www.officemaxsolutions.com

Great deals on quality office supplies. Members receive 20-70% discount on over 12,000 products; including furniture, technology and office supplies. Online catalog allows for easy access and ordering.Note: If you have any issues, use the LIVE CHAT feature on the OfficeMax website.

Office Supplies

Package Express Centers

1-800-274-4732 • www.packageexpresscenters.com

Package Express Centers allows your pharmacy customers to bring packages to your pharmacy and ship them directly from your pharmacy location to their final destination via UPS. Free initial signage, marketing programs and start-up materials are available. Start-up package includes software, scale and printer on a no-charge lease. Gain foot-traffic in your store by adding package processing and shipping for your customers.Note: Ask for Brad Moore. Participants must be prequalified for this program.

Package Processing

Pharmstaff

1-800-223-9230 • www.pharmstaff.com

For over 25 years, Pharmstaff has provided the most qualified, screened Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to their clients in a variety of settings. They provide temporary staff on a per diem, long term or travel basis, as well as temp-to-perm and direct hire. You choose the option that works best for your pharmacy. All MSN/Pharmstaff pharmacy professionals undergo a rigorous screening process, which includes competency assessment, license verification, national criminal background check, qualitative references and drug screening.

Pharmacy Staffing Services


flexTRAX Solutions

1-800-444-8486 ext. 2159 (Erica) • www.flexTRAXsolutions.com

Affordable IIAS-compliant system enables easy processing of patients’ FSA cards as well as credit and debit cards; cash; and, checks. It also prints receipts; runs audit daily and transaction reports; and, imports current pricing catalogs.

POS System

Medibag Pharmacy Promotions

1-800-837-0073 • www.medibag.com

Providing prescription bags to pharmacies since 1988. Affordable advertising printed directly on pharmacy prescription bags to help local business operating near pharmacies reap the rewards of repeat exposure to thousands of walk-in pharmacy customers.Note: Ask for Kimberly or Mary.

Prescription Labels, Receipts and Bags

Apothecary Products Inc.

1-800-328-2742 • www.apothecaryproducts.com

Apothecary Products Inc. is a leading pharmacy supplier in the United States and International markets. Products are distributed nationally and internationally through distributors, wholesalers, chain food and drug stores, international pharmacies, and independent drug stores.

Kodak

1-800-755-1531 • www.ipcrx.com

Since 1888, the Eastman Kodak Company has created new products and processes to make photography simpler, more useful and more enjoyable. IPC members receive 20% contract savings on traffic-building, freestanding kiosks. Supplies are available for order through IPC at reduced cost. IPC now offers members the option for Print-to-Store on their Kodak Kiosks with the addition of Remote Business Management (RBM) and LifePics software. Contact your IPC Inside Sales Representative if you are interested.

Photo Finishing


Berry/Kerr

1-800-767-5377 • www.berryplastics.com

Leading supplier of prescription vials and containers for use in pharmacy. Quality products meet all child-resistant and senior adult protocols and all USP light transmission protocols.Note: Order through McKesson.

Prescription Vials

MTS Medication Technologies

1-800-671-0589 • www.mts-mt.com

Leading supplier of medication adherence packaging and automation systems designed to improve medication management, dispensing and administration. Single-dose punch card packaging helps to ensure medications are administered appropriately. MTS products include: cold & hot seal cards, single dose cards, multi-med cards, sealers and deblisterers.Note: Ask for inside sales for new customers.

Punch Cards

FLAVORx

1-800-884-5771 • www.flavorx.com

Manufacturer of flavorings for prescription medications. Their products are non-allergenic, sugar-free and used by over 35,000 pharmacies nationwide. They use Bitterness Suppressors and Sweetness Enhancers to mask the unpleasant flavor associated with many prescriptions and OTC liquid medications. The pharmacist can customize the flavor to suit the individual taste for children.Note: New Customers call to order, after started, order refills from McKesson.

Prescription Medication Flavoring


EXP Pharmaceutical Services, Corp.

1-866-397-4797 • www.expworld.com

Variety of pharmacy service programs designed for every segment of the Healthcare industry. Their service programs include on-site, off-site and SmartShip® options, all of which were designed for the legal and efficient removal of expired and unwanted pharmaceutical products.

Return Goods

Return Solutions

1-800-579-4804 • www.drugreturns.com

Returns products to manufacturers, securing credit for our customers in a timely manner, and also offer environmentally sound disposal of pharmaceutical products — including hazardous materials. Simple and efficient return system for prescriptions and over-the-counter merchandise. On-site and off-site mail-in processing.Note: Ask for Adrienne Vandergriff.

DEA LookUp

1-877-482-5400 • www.dealookup.com/pharmacy

The fastest, most powerful, most feature rich search software of the official DEA Controlled Substances Act Registration Database available. With standard DEA number lookup options like city search, address search, drug schedule search and more, no other software compares. Available Service Options: State License Search - Standard, State License Search - Professional, Revoked License Notices, Physician Phone Number Search, Physician Specialty Search.Note: Press #1 for sales, best if use website. Coupon Code G3xK33x4.

Reference Tools

Gold Standard-Clinical Pharmacology

1-800-375-0943 (Press 1) • www.goldstandard.com

The leading developer of drug information databases, software and clinical information solutions. Clinical Pharmacology is now smarter, faster and easier to use. The interface has been completely redesigned to make it easier for pharmacists to get the information they need.


Gorant Candies

1-330-726-8821 ext 248 Chris Stevens

Gorant is a division of Carlton Cards and manufactures a “gourmet” line of chocolates. They offer a discount of 50% off suggested retail plus a minimum of an additional 5% of wholesale order. Free rack options and a 1% to 2% of back end of net paid receipts.

Seasonal & Retail Merchandise

L&R Distributors, Inc.

1-608-449-3497 • www.lrdist.com

L&R Distributors, Inc. has been in the distribution and service business for over 60 years servicing all classes of trade; pharmacies, supermarkets, and many other retail outlets throughout the US. They are authorized distributors of over 6,000 sku’s in the cosmetic category service cosmetic departments from 4 to 100’. They also distribute over 15,000 sku’s of Appliances, Toys, Stationery, Hosiery, Hair Accessories and Seasonal categories. Note: Talk to Scott Komma.

Millitti Sales & Promotions

1-866-597-0240 • www.milittisales.com

Popular provider of front-end traffic drivers. Check out the deals on these great displays: True Gear (wallets, ties, cufflinks, and pocket squares); Eyeglasses; His & Hers (wallets, ties, jewelry, purses); Sunglasses; and, Favorites (YBY Electronics, True Gear, and BAD Jewelry items).

Sterling

1-800-233-7052 x5175 • www.sterling-inc.com

Premier provider in the holiday retail market. Offers more than 4500 skus of quality, popular fall/holiday seasonal merchandise including: table decorations, theme trees, novelty lighting, stockings, miniature ornaments and more. IPC members receive special pricing and a low $300 order minimum. IPC members can visit a Sterling Showroom or shop Sterling’s website.Note: Steve Orth will assist you in placing your order. Identify yourself as an IPC member.


ET Video

1-800-366-3884 ext 231 • www.etvideo.com

Previously viewed DVD’s available at discounted pricing. 100% Guaranteed with great titles added monthly. DVD’s come shrink-wrapped, pre-priced and ready to sell; ET provides prepaid return labels and RA forms to account to return all unsold product for full credit. There is 100% rotation of DVD’s every 90 days and no shipping costs or fixture cost.Note: Ask for Tonya for returning customers. If new give IPC #.

Video’s – Previously Viewed

Hatch Uniform Service

1-888-387-5371 • www.hatchuniformservices.com

Offers a full line of medical uniforms as well as corporate and casual apparel. The medical uniform line includes items such as lab coats, consultation jackets, tunics and scrubs. Special pricing is available on top quality uniforms, footwear, name badges, floor mats and signage.Note: Ask for Pat or Dodi. New Customers will be given an account number. 5% discount.

Uniforms


Fillmaster

1-619-596-9900 ext 102 • www.fillmastersystems.com

Provides measured amounts of pure water immediately to pharmacists everywhere. Precisely calibrated amounts of water are easily dispensed for reconstituting antibiotics and other medications, providing accuracy and safety in filling hundreds of prescriptions.Note: Talk to Shawntae Smith.

Water Purification

Mason Vitamins

1-800-327-6005 ext 6803 • www.masonvitamins.com

One of the largest vitamin suppliers in the Nation featuring a selection of over 450 vitamins, minerals, supplements and herbs. Also available are unique condition specific formulas that address top health concerns.Note: Talk to Idanys Alapont.

Vitamins

Windmill

1-800-822-4320 ext 424 • www.windmillvitamins.com

Manufactures, markets, and distributes vitamins, minerals, herbs, and dietary supplements. It offers herbal teas and supplements, sports nutrition, lotions and oils, and homeopathic products, as well as Chitosol, a fat-binding diet system. They also offer a range of tablets, caplets, two-piece capsules, chewable wafers, effervescents, powdered formulations, liquids, and topicals. It offers products for weight loss, energy, and well being.

PickPoint Corp.

1-800-636-1288 • www.pickpoint.com

PickPoint Corporation’s intelePharmacy™ Will Call System (WCS), is a solution for all pharmacy environments including retail, clinic, institutional, long term care, home delivery and drive through or combinations. PickPoint’s WCS is interfaced to your Pharmacy Management System for fast, accurate, safe, compliant and efficient Will Call management. Utilizing leap frog technology, your pharmacy will build confidence, professionalism and sales with your patients and staff.

Will Call System


Aetrex Worldwide Inc.

1-800-526-2739 • www.aetrex.com

Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. is widely recognized as the global leader in comfort and Wellness footwear products. Aetrex is also renowned for its over-the-counter Lynco and CSS Orthotics that offer comfort, support, balance and alignment as well as the Copper Sole socks which help to eliminate bacteria, viral and fungal growth and help promote collagen growth which makes the skin soft and subtle. Aetrex is the manufacturer of the iStep system that digitally scans the foot and accurately measures feet and determines foot type and pressure points.

Wellness Footwear

Dr. Comfort

1-262-352-9701 • www.drcomfort.com

Keep your diabetic customers happy with Dr. Comfort’s specially design diabetic footwear. Their complete footwear line includes diabetic shoes, prescription and non-prescription inserts, diabetic socks, slippers, sandals and compression hosiery. All Dr. Comfort shoes are Medicare approved. Marketing materials are available to help increase patient awareness of Medicare benefits available to diabetics.

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