The Independent Pharmacists of Australia Group (IPAG) helps independent pharmacies all over Australia maximise their profitability.

OUR MISSION is to provide INDEPENDENT PHARMACISTS all over Australia with a STRONGER and more SUSTAINABLE platform to build a SOLID and PROSPEROUS business, both PROFESSIONALLY and COMMERCIALLY.

It was started by a pharmacist, for pharmacists and continues on this mission. IPAG is designed to increase the efficiency of how independent pharmacies purchase their stock. Benefits include:

• Less time spent ordering & negotiating stock
• Better buy price across the entire pharmacy
• Increased stock movement through lower minimum order quantities
• Reduced amount of staff involvement in ordering stock

IPAG also provides SOLUTIONS aimed at minimising expenses across a broad range of areas. These include:

• Insurance
• Advertising & Marketing
• Human Resources

The result: IPAG increases the bottom line for its member pharmacies.

History

IPAG was founded by Sydney community pharmacist Paul Sidhom in 2006. As owner and operator of a busy independent pharmacy in Sydney's southern suburbs, Paul realised the need to establish a group where independent pharmacy owners would have a voice.

"For far too long, wholesalers, manufacturers and suppliers were ignoring the smaller pharmacies and concentrating on the banners and big discounters."

IPAG has since grown to be a respected force in the industry. Members now receive benefits that were once only available to the BIG end of town. This has resulted in a huge increase in PROFITABILITY, VALUE & EFFICIENCY in our member's businesses.

The IPAG model is unique

Groups are not new to the retail industry; however, the IPAG model is UNIQUE. IPAG is different to the antiquated models of the past becuase it is not just a buying group - it’s a SOLUTION for indepentent pharmacies of which 'buying' is only one aspect.

One of the main differences of IPAG is its flexible compliance criteria - based on the top selling lines in 99% of pharmacies across the country, heavily reducing stock levels kept on shelves.

IPAG is a competitive alternative

We offer an alternative to banners and the costs and headaches associated with them.

"Many of our members are in the process of moving away from being tied to a brand and going back to their name and goodwill as a pharmacist, and a respected member of the community."

IPAG is an opportunity to streamline critical aspects of your pharmacy’s overall day-to-day functionality while enhancing your identity and building your presence in the community - with virtually no effort.

Membership Benefits

• Special wholesaler offers for your ETHICAL and OTC purchases.
• Access to all discounts negotiated with suppliers. Some of these are up to 25% better than some large banner groups.
• 24 hour access to all supplier deals via the IPAG web-site.
• Quick and efficiently stock ordering.
• Flexibility of membership. Easy to join.
• Access to a braod range of services including:
  •   Merchandising
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Bookkeeping