EPIC Pharmacies, Inc.

EPIC Pharmacies, Inc., also known as EPIC Rx, is a member-owned and operated cooperative that provides flexible solutions and hands-on resources so pharmacy members can preserve their independence while providing top-quality patient care for their communities and remain competitive in the marketplace. It describes itself as a national leader of pharmacy services support for independent pharmacies and as one of the largest national pharmacy buying groups, led by a CEO and a board of directors who are pharmacists and owners. Its services include a Buying Group, a PSAO (EPIC Pharmacy Network), and compliance support through PharmCAP, along with a Clinical Programs Department established in 2016.

EPIC Pharmacies, Inc., also known as EPIC Rx, is a member-owned and operated cooperative. It describes itself as a national leader of pharmacy services support for independent pharmacies and as one of the largest national pharmacy buying groups, led by a CEO and a board of directors who are pharmacists and owners. Its wholly owned subsidiary, EPIC Pharmacy Network, Inc. (EPN), was formed in 1992 and provides centralized contracting and administrative services to pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies, HMOs, and other third-party payers. PharmCAP, LLC was developed to assist independent pharmacies in managing mandatory compliance requirements for Medicare Part D, CMS, Office of Inspector General, DEA, and other federal and state regulatory authorities, as well as third-party payers. The Clinical Programs Department was established in 2016 to help independent pharmacies achieve clinical success, diversify revenue streams, and improve performance and patient care.

A member-owned cooperative and national leader of pharmacy services support for independent pharmacies, offering the buying power of a chain to independents.

• Buying Group

  A member-owned cooperative buying group that manages drug costs and provides access to ancillary services; includes wholesaler contract negotiations, net revenues returned to members, and legislative representation.

• EPIC Pharmacy Network (PSAO)

  A wholly owned subsidiary formed in 1992 providing centralized contracting and administrative services to PBM companies, HMOs, and other third-party payers; features centralized contracting, automatic MAC appeals, and automatic reconciliation of third-party payments with RxRegulator.

• PharmCAP

  Developed to assist independent pharmacies in managing mandatory compliance requirements for Medicare Part D, CMS, Office of Inspector General, DEA, and other federal and state regulatory authorities, as well as third-party payers; provides an online, secure portal.

• Clinical Programs

  Established in 2016, helps independent pharmacies achieve clinical success, diversify revenue streams, and improve performance and patient care; led by an in-house PharmD, supports Star Ratings, pay-for-performance, and medication therapy management (MTM), including the Clinical Performance Dashboard.

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