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title: The Dose - November 1, 2025
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Learn how to improve cash flow, prepare for the November DSCSA milestone, and file your Surescripts claim.

| Subscribe to The Dose   \|   View in browser Buying Smarter: 3 Cash Flow Opportunities You Can Act on Today This week kicks off our new four-part series focused on helping independent pharmacies buy smarter, manage inventory, and strengthen cash flow using the IPC Warehouse. In Part 1, IPC’s Nick Secrest and Scott Wittnebel share three practical ways to improve cash flow right now, including how to align purchases with your billing cycle, track reimbursements, and turn inventory into opportunity. Their insights can help you make smarter purchasing decisions that strengthen your business.   Learn More Ready for the November DSCSA Deadline?  The next DSCSA milestone is coming up on November 27, and it’s one pharmacies can’t afford to overlook. Large dispensers with 26 or more full-time employees must be ready to meet new electronic traceability and GLN requirements. Smaller dispensers have until November 27, 2026, but now is the time to prepare your systems and processes. Staying proactive helps prevent return delays, ensures compliance, and keeps your pharmacy audit ready.  Click Here for More Surescripts Class Action Settlement  Surescripts has reached a settlement in their class action lawsuit. A $39,750,000 fund has been created for pharmacies to recoup costs. File your claim today. File a Claim Optimize Your Purchasing with CheckmyRxCost As a pharmacy owner, implementing CheckmyRxCost can have a significant positive impact on your business. By optimizing your purchasing strategy, you can lower your cost of goods sold, improve cash flow, and enhance your overall financial health.  Get Started ICYMI Serving Your Patients Through Medicare Open Enrollment: Why 2026 Matters Free Immunization CE Moved to November 19th Register Today!  Insurance Solutions Designed for Independent Community Pharmacies As an IPC GPO Member, you have access to complete healthcare coverage, including Simple Benefits Packages, which are a suite of ACA-compliant health plans designed to give small businesses like yours the buying power and rates of a large group.  Discover Pharmacy Insurance Network www.ipcrx.com Independent Pharmacy Cooperative, 1550 Columbus Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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