IPCN and Cambrian Alliance partner to provide independent pharmacies with more ordering tools

The challenges in running independent pharmacies are harder, and more specific than ever before. Funding continues to fail to allow contractors to be profitable, and teams need help to simplify processes so they can diversify services and survive.

Ordering processes for many independents remain time-consuming and unclear – and that’s why Cambrian Alliance and IPCN are delighted to be partnering to bring Cambrian’s innovative ordering platform to IPCN’s 460+ members, representing around 2000 pharmacies.

IPCN has appointed Cambrian as their exclusive partner for buying and business support services, giving its members access to use their e-CASS cascade ordering platform.

The platform ensures contractors get the best prices, full transparency, and complete control over their ordering.

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IPCN’s members will be able to use e-CASS to get the best prices faster, freeing capacity and giving them pricing transparency and control over how their team order.

‍Dervis Alkan Gurol and Tas Bhatti, Directors of IPCN, said:
“Cambrian Alliance is a trusted name within the sector, and their commitment to independent pharmacy aligns perfectly with our mission. This partnership will strengthen the resources and support available to our members, helping them grow and adapt in a rapidly changing marketplace.”

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e-CASS will provide IPCN’s member pharmacies with one platform to compare medicine prices across their suppliers, as well as extensive data-driven insights into the market and their purchasing.

The platform offers monthly reporting on purchasing profits, alerts to dynamically track price and stock changes and gives contractors the ability to control ordering where they need to – with the option to check and approve orders, restrict suppliers or products and block over-tariff orders.

Members also gain access to bespoke training, market benchmarking, and strategic guidance from Cambrian’s national support team of business managers.

Nathan Wiltshire, Group CEO of Cambrian Alliance Group, said:
“We’re delighted to be partnering with IPCN to deliver greater value and innovation for independent pharmacies. Cambrian has always been passionate about giving contractors the tools, data, and partnerships they need to succeed, and through this collaboration, we can extend that support even further.”

The partnership takes effect immediately, with IPCN members now able to access the full suite of Cambrian Alliance and e-CASS benefits.

For enquiries:
Visit www.cambrianalliance.co.uk or email info@cambrianalliance.co.uk

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