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Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) Selects Innovation
as Preferred Pharmacy Automation Vendor
National Community Pharmacy Purchasing Organization Partners with Pharmacy Technology Leader to Offer Automated Dispensing and Workflow Technologies to Over 3000 Pharmacies
JOHNSON CITY, NY – August 6, 2009 – Innovation, makers of PharmASSIST® pharmacy automation solutions, today announced that they have been selected as the Preferred Pharmacy Automation Vendor for workflow software, pill counting technology, and robotic dispensing by the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), a national community pharmacy purchasing organization. With the agreement, over 3000 IPC member pharmacies have immediate access to a variety of financial incentive programs and significant purchase discounts on Innovation’s complete product suite.
“We are excited to offer this new automation vendor contract to IPC members,” said Gary Helgerson, CEO, IPC. “We know the importance of efficiency and economy to our membership. Innovation’s PharmASSIST suite of products delivers a comprehensive collection of answers for the everyday automation concerns of our stores.”
“With this mutually beneficial agreement, IPC members now have an attractive, incentive-based alternative for acquiring affordable automation that will help them reduce operating costs, increase efficiencies, and generate new revenue opportunities,” said David McNeal, national director of sales, community pharmacy, Innovation.
Innovation’s PharmASSIST product suite is comprised of PharmASSIST Symphony® Systems (workflow and counting technology), Eyecon™ (countertop counting technology), SmartScale™ (counting scale), SmartCabinet® (counting technology) ROBOTx® (retail robotic dispensing), and High-Volume Solutions (robotic dispensing and distribution systems for central fill/mail order). Innovation has achieved Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft® Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing Innovation’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.
IPC members seeking additional information on the partnership can contact their IPC regional sales director or Innovation sales at (407) 949-9211.
About IPC
Over the past 25 years, IPC has evolved into the nations’ largest group purchasing organization for independent pharmacies. IPC represents 3300 primary and 3000 affiliate pharmacy members whose purchases exceed $8 billion. Located in Sun Prairie, WI and staffed by just 75 employees, IPC prides itself on providing the most progressive and effective programs and services to put profit back in the independent pharmacy. Additional information about IPC can be found at www.ipcrx.com.
About Innovation Associates
Innovation, a leader in the world of automated prescription dispensing and workflow systems, offers the PharmASSIST family of products to address the prescription growth, quality assurance, pharmacy workflow, and cost control challenges of all types of pharmacies. Using PharmASSIST pharmacy automation solutions, pharmacies increase operational efficiency, enhance patient safety, and set new benchmarks for quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. For more information on Innovation, visit www.innovat.com.
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