American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc

08/08/2026

The closing of Smith Drug Company has placed many independent pharmacy owners in a difficult position.

Changing wholesalers is never simple, especially when the decision must be made quickly.

APCI is ready to help affected pharmacies evaluate their options, review the numbers, and determine whether APCI and McKesson may be a good fit.

There is no obligation and no high-pressure sales pitch. Just a straightforward conversation about your pharmacy and what comes next.

Read more and contact APCI: https://ow.ly/QKHx50ZvWuY

08/07/2026

"The Human Touch" of an independent pharmacy is holding on in Philadelphia. This article dives into the pharmacy landscape in Philly and makes a compelling argument for the essential nature of the independent pharmacy.

Independent drugstores are filling the gaps left by struggling chains, even as financial pressures put their own futures in jeopardy.

08/06/2026

Another community will lose pharmacy access when this pharmacist retires. already closed another independent pharmacy in the community and now another pharmacy will close because a replacement for the retiring pharmacist hasn't been found.

BROOKSVILLE — On Aug. 31, Steve Dean, the owner of Dean’s Pharmacy in Brooksville, will retire after over 50 years of service to his community.

08/06/2026

Independent pharmacies are more than just health care providers in small towns. They are a hub that affect lots of businesses around them. And losing them can be detrimental to whole communities.

Indiana has long been recognized as one of America's healthcare and life sciences leaders. From Indianapolis' globally respected pharmaceutical industry to rural communities where independent pharmacies often serve as the

08/05/2026

The closing of Smith Drug Company has placed many independent pharmacy owners in a difficult position.

Changing wholesalers is never simple, especially when the decision must be made quickly.

APCI is ready to help affected pharmacies evaluate their options, review the numbers, and determine whether APCI and McKesson may be a good fit.

There is no obligation and no high-pressure sales pitch. Just a straightforward conversation about your pharmacy and what comes next.

Read more and contact APCI: https://apcinet.com/smith-drug-company-closing-pharmacy-help/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=smith_outreach&utm_content=smith_closing_post

08/05/2026

This analysis of proposed regulations shows that the enacted by Congress goes further than proposed regulations by the Department of Labor.

Congress has declared its intent on pharmacy benefit manager reform, and the Labor Department should heed it.

08/04/2026

This school district in Louisiana sent a letter to its staff with false information about a dispensing fee included in a recent bill that became law. The law does require a dispensing fee be paid to the pharmacy, but it also forbids the from passing that cost to the patient.

Three Abbeville pharmacies in Vermilion Parish are not happy with the Vermilion Parish Public School District. The reason they are not happy is that last month the school district sent out a letter (email) to its employees encouraging them not to fill their prescription drugs at Mula’s Pharmacy, C...

08/04/2026

Two weeks away! An on-site audit is stressful enough without wondering what the auditor will expect when they arrive.

The best time to prepare is before the auditor walks through the door.

Join us Tuesday, August 18, for How to Deal with an On-Site Audit, a practical 30-minute webinar featuring Angela Smith-Maddox, Pharmacy Audit Specialist with APCI’s Comprehensive Audit Prevention Services (CAPS).

Angela will explain what your pharmacy should do after receiving an audit notification, how to prepare for the auditor’s visit, and what steps can help the process go more smoothly. Attendees also will receive APCI’s Tips to Help With an On-Site Audit resource.

How to Deal with an On-Site Audit
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. ET / noon CT
Duration: 30 minutes

Participation is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today to save your seat.

Please note: APCI website login required for registration
https://ow.ly/SST550Zrw3P

08/03/2026

Hopefully, this bill starts moving in Ohio. It would protect pharmacies that help patients find ways to afford prescriptions and ban punishing the pharmacies.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio lawmaker is proposing new protections for pharmacies that help patients understand prescription costs and navigate insurance requirements. House Bill 972, int…