Business Details
34 Years
experience
Empowering Independent Pharmacies Nationwide
EPIC Rx was founded to empower independent pharmacies through member-driven solutions that preserve their autonomy while enhancing competitiveness. As a cooperative owned and operated by pharmacists, we provide comprehensive support including purchasing power, compliance management, and legislative advocacy. Our team combines decades of industry experience with specialized expertise in pharmacy operations, third-party payer negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Recognized as a national leader in pharmacy services, we maintain authoritative partnerships with PBMs, HMOs, and government agencies to secure favorable terms for our members.Our commitment to transparency, evidenced by detailed reimbursement analytics and personalized support, has earned trust across the independent pharmacy community. With a proven track record since 1992, we deliver reliable solutions that address evolving industry challenges while maintaining ethical business practices.
Services
Buying Group
PSAO Services
Compliance Management
Legislative Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Member-owned cooperative with pharmacist-led governance
- Premier nationwide contracting agent for PBMs and HMOs
- User-friendly compliance portal with automatic tracking
- Proven cost savings through collective purchasing power
- Dedicated legislative advocacy for pharmacy interests
What people say
Tens of thousands saved
Business sustainability improved
Reimbursement transparency
Essential compliance tools
Effective legislative advocacy
Services
Buying Group
EPIC Rx's member-owned buying group leverages collective purchasing power to secure competitive drug pricing and ancillary services. Our pharmacist-led team negotiates favorable wholesaler contracts, returns net revenues to members, and provides legislative representation. This service helps independent pharmacies achieve cost savings while maintaining operational independence.
PSAO Services
Our PSAO services specialize in third-party payer contract management and reimbursement optimization. We handle complex MAC appeals, payment reconciliations, and contract negotiations with PBMs and HMOs. With dedicated expert support and the RxRegulator platform, pharmacies gain transparency in reimbursement processes and improve financial outcomes.
Compliance Management
PharmCAP simplifies federal and state compliance requirements through automated tracking and secure document management. Our system handles Medicare Part D, CMS, DEA, and third-party payer obligations while providing dedicated support. The online portal streamlines credentialing processes and reduces administrative burdens for pharmacy staff.
Legislative Advocacy
EPIC PharmPAC advocates for independent pharmacies through targeted legislative efforts. We focus on Medicaid reform, provider payment standards, and PBM regulation enforcement. Our advocacy secured recent victories in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee while providing members tools to engage with policymakers and protect pharmacy interests.
Questions
What specific benefits do EPIC Rx members receive?
Members gain access to competitive drug pricing through collective purchasing, reimbursement optimization services, compliance management tools, and legislative advocacy that protects independent pharmacy interests.
How does EPIC Rx help with third-party payer contracts?
We provide PSAO services that handle contract negotiations, MAC appeals, and payment reconciliations with PBMs and HMOs while offering expert support to improve reimbursement rates.
What compliance support is available for pharmacies?
PharmCAP offers automated tracking, secure document storage, and online credentialing tools to meet federal and state regulatory requirements including Medicare Part D and DEA standards.
How does EPIC Rx advocate for independent pharmacies?
Our legislative efforts focus on Medicaid reform, provider payment standards, and PBM regulation enforcement. Recent successes include improved reimbursement laws in multiple states.
What membership options are available?
We offer tiered plans including Premium ($450/month), Superior ($250/month), and Classic ($150/month) with varying combinations of purchasing benefits and compliance services.
Reviews (1)
Kimberly W.
Jul 13, 2020
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This place has been in business for ever! Staff is amazing! Great pharmacy! Much better than big box pharma!!!
