Pharmacy500 Marketplace

GPOs, Buying Groups, COOPs

Leading Healthcare GPOs & Pharmacy Buying Groups Serving Health Systems, Retail Pharmacies, Long Term Care Pharmacy, Specialty Pharmacy...

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A Pharmacy Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) is a collaborative entity that aggregates the purchasing power of its member pharmacies, healthcare systems, or other healthcare providers to negotiate more favorable pricing, terms, and services with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and other suppliers. Pharmacy GPOs play a critical role in helping pharmacies manage costs while maintaining access to high-quality pharmaceutical products and services.

Company Profiles

The Leading Group Purchasing Organization for Specialty Pharmaceuticals

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Asembia is the nation’s leading group purchasing organization (GPO) for specialty pharmaceuticals. Asembia’s large and diverse membership includes specialty pharmacies, alternate care pharmacies, health systems and retail pharmacies serving a broad range of specialty patients requiring complex medication therapy management. GPO program offerings include; traditional up-front group discounts, rebates, fee-for-service agreements, data fees and other similar programs that help Asembia’s members and contracted manufacturers achieve their business and financial goals. Asembia is the gateway to the specialty pharmacy industry and first point of contact for pharma/biotech manufacturers and other vendors in this market.

Asembia’s total channel management solution includes customized patient programs, prescription data management services, online platforms, and unique, cost-effective purchasing agreements for specialty pharmacy products as well as solutions for limited distribution products. Asembia is also the founder and host of the nation’s largest annual Specialty Pharmacy Summit, welcoming thousands of attendees from pharmacy providers, pharma/biotech manufacturers, payers, drug wholesalers and more.

Pharmacy500

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The Pharmacy500 is awarded to 500 pharmacy supply chain businesses and associations that significantly impacted dispensing pharmacies in the U.S. over the past year.

Pharmacy500 Benefits

The following are complimentary benefits extended to Pharmacy500 companies and associations (coming this spring!)

  1. Company listings in the Platinum Pages Buyer’s Guide, 20Ways publications, and RXinsider website
  2. Company inclusion in the 20Ways themed Buyer’s Guide
  3. Unlimited job postings in the Pharmacy500 Career Center *Unlimited through 2025
  4. Tradeshow promotional resources including Pharmacy500 floor stickers and lanyards
  5. Two posts (annually) in RXinsider’s Pharmacy Market BUZZ news feed

Who are the Pharmacy500 and what are the selection criteria?

The Pharmacy500 includes:

  1. Companies within the Pharmacy Supply Chain
  2. National Pharmacy Trade Associations

The Pharmacy500 Selection Committee applies the following criteria to determine the list of 500:

  • Offers and actively markets at least one product or service to dispensing pharmacies
  • Dispensing pharmacies comprise at least 25% of their customer base
  • Has an estimated annual revenue exceeding $500,000
  • Has five or more full-time employees, and has been in business for more than two years
  • Has a national presence
  • Exhibited at one of the following national conferences in the previous year: APhA; ASCP Annual Meeting & Exhibition; Asembia’s Summit; ASHP Midyear Clinical Meetings & Exhibition; Cardinal Health RBC; McKesson ideaShare; NACDS Total Store Expo; NASP Annual Meeting & Expo; NCPA Annual Convention and Expo; Pharmacy Futures (ASHP Summer); ThoughtSpot.

The following supply chain segments are critical to pharmacy operations and patient care, but are excluded from the Pharmacy500 simply due to volume:

  • Manufacturers and Merchandisers of Pharmaceuticals
  • Manufacturers and Merchandisers of Devices and OTC Products
  • Colleges of Pharmacy
  • State Associations
  • Government Agencies and State Boards of Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Fraternities & Sororities
  • Dispensing Pharmacies, Health Systems, Chains, Payors, and PBMs

Innovatix
Innovatix

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INNOVATIX

Innovatix is the nation’s leading non-acute care group purchasing organization. Since 1993, we have been committed to providing individualized purchasing, business, and supply chain solutions to more than 16,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Our membership consists of infusion, specialty, long-term care, retail, combo shop, and mail order pharmacies; senior living facilities; behavioral healthcare facilities; independent oncologists; and K-12 schools.

Innovatix offers one of the most extensive and competitive purchasing portfolios available today. Our relationship with Premier allows members to access some of the same discount pricing that was typically available only to the nation’s largest acute care institutions. In addition, we have negotiated exceptional pricing and advantageous purchasing terms directly with vendors and manufacturers in order to cater specifically to the markets we serve. We provide our members with access to a $36 billion purchasing portfolio that comprises over 1,700 contracts through 900-plus suppliers.

Members can save on

  • Brand Name & Generic Pharmaceuticals
  • Blood Products
  • Medical Supplies
  • Capital Equipment
  • Facility Maintenance & Construction
  • Office & IT Supplies
  • Cellular Voice & Data Services
  • And more!

In addition to helping our members save money, we also offer

  • Supply Chain Consulting, Spend Analysis, and Rebate Management
  • Clinical Support
  • Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
  • Discounts for Members’ Employees
  • Unparalleled Customer Service
  • Industry Tools, Publications, and Updates

Membership is FREE. Join today by visiting our website.

PDM Healthcare

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PDM Healthcare is a leading national supply chain management company offering services to thousands of healthcare clients nationwide. PDM Healthcare is an innovative company well known for their innovations.

PDM has negotiated group purchasing contracts with leading manufacturers for branded and generic pharmaceuticals, specialty/biotech and OTC products medical/surgical supplies, HME/DME equipment, wound care, nutritionals, diabetes care, office supplies, and technology products in order to offer our members a truly diversified portfolio of contracts to fully maximize savings. On average, PDM members save 10%-20% on their total annual spend.

Because of our diverse contract portfolio, PDM Healthcare is able to offer our services to all healthcare facilities, including:

  • Long Term Care Providers
  • Retail Pharmacy
  • Mail Order/Managed Care Pharmacy
  • Specialty Pharmacy
  • Compounding Pharmacy
  • Home Health Care
  • Chain Pharmacy
  • Long Term Care Facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Surgery Centers
  • Physician Practices and Clinics
  • Travel Clinics

PDM Healthcare’s Group Purchasing Division is dedicated to providing our members with the best quality products and technology at competitive (discounted) pricing. Compliant and committed members can achieve significant savings and unparalleled service for all of their business needs. We work with both consortiums and independent facilities nationwide to streamline operational efficiency, decrease overhead, manage purchasing budgets, and enhance revenue. The discounts we can provide to members is a direct result of the volume of purchases represented by our own member consortium, which amounts to over $7 billion in purchasing transactions per annum.

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Resources & Awareness

Discover insights on distribution and the Pharmacy500 companies that influence the industry in the Pharmacy500 Platinum Pages 2026 publication!

The 2026 Pharmacy500 Companies Market Teardown report provides a concise snapshot of the 2026 companies, highlighting new additions, examining regional distributions, practice settings, supply chain categories, and key conferences attended.

RXinsider’s Pharmacy500 Careers Outlook report identifies key employment trends and workforce dynamics across Pharmacy500 companies. Check out this report to learn more about open position trends and the current state of the job market impacting the pharmacy supply chain!

Explore highlights from RXinsider’s Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) report. Gain more insights into Pharmacy500 companies that provide pharmacy group purchasing services, including product comparison and company insights, by visiting our Market Intelligence page.

Fortune Magazine’s annual Fortune 500 ranks the largest U.S. companies by revenue. Many leaders in healthcare and pharmaceuticals drive medication production, distribution, and patient access. This report highlights their impact on the pharmacy industry.

Innovatix offers differentiated, high-quality group purchasing and consultative services. Innovatix helps members maximize their overall financial performance by providing the resources and educational support needed to enhance the delivery of quality patient care. Learn more in this issue of 20Ways!

In this case study, we take a look at how Guardian Pharmacy Services utilized SureCost’s Purchase Manager™ and Inventory Manager™ software to centralize procurement, optimize vendor compliance, and empower its national network of long-term care pharmacies to make smarter, data-driven purchasing decisions that improve efficiency and lower costs.

In this case study, we take a look at how HAC Pharmacies utilized SureCost’s unified purchasing and inventory management solution to centralize vendor data, drive smarter purchasing decisions, and save over $200,000 in just four months through data-driven cost optimization across 24 retail locations.

In this case study, we take a look at how Smith Pharmacy utilized SureCost’s integrated purchasing and inventory management platform to streamline vendor comparisons, improve pricing transparency, and save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually while enhancing patient affordability and operational efficiency

Discover RXinsider’s latest Pharmacy500 Academy activity on Pharmacy Group Purchasing Organizations, Buying Groups, and Cooperatives. Explore the Pharmacy500 Academy today to gain a deeper understanding of Pharmacy GPOs and COOPs.

Pharmacy500

DISTRIBUTION

AAPA
Advasur
Altium Packaging
Amcor
American Associated Pharmacies (AAP)
American Pharmacies, Inc.
American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI)
American Rx Group
Anda Inc.
Animal Med Express
Apexus LLC
Apothecary Products, LLC
Ark Business Services, Inc.
ARxIUM
Asembia
Aventi Health
AvKARE, LLC
BioCareSD
Bluesight
BluPax Pharma
Bonita Pharmaceuticals
Capital Wholesale Drug Company
CaptureRx
CarepathRx
Cencora
Centor
Cervey, LLC
Clearway Health
Codonics
CompleteRx
ConsortiEX Inc.
Cosmetic Packaging Now, LLC
CPS Solutions, LLC
CuraScriptSD
DosePacker, Inc.
Ecopharm
EPIC Rx
EzriRx
FFF Enterprises, Inc.
Flash Returns, LLC
Genetco Inc.
GeriMed, Inc.
GraphiteRx Inc.
Health Care Logistics, Inc.
HealthTrust
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC)
InfiniTrak, LLC
Inmar Inc.
Innovatix, LLC
Intelliguard
ISO-MED, Inc. (Hospeco Brands Group)
Jays Company
Jones Healthcare Group
KeySource
Legacy Pharmacy Group
Liberty Software
LSPedia, Inc.
Lumicera Health Services
Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA)
Maximum Rx Credit, Inc.
Maxpert Medical
McKesson Corporation
Medi-Dose, Inc./EPS, Inc.
Medisca Inc.
MediZap
MedSafety Solutions
Morris & Dickson
MPS Pharma & Medical, Inc.
N3PR
National Pharmaceutical Returns, Inc.
NuvemRx
Omega Pharmacy Group
Omnicell
PAS Packaging (Pharmacy Automation Supplies)
PCCA
PDM Healthcare
Pharma Logistics, LLC
Pharma Source Direct
Pharmacy-Lite Packaging
PharmaForce
PharmaLink Inc.
PharmaPoint, LLC
PharmD On Demand
Pharmsource, LLC
PharmWaste Technologies, Inc.
Pillr Health
Plenful
Precision Dose, Inc.
Premier, Inc.
PrimeRx
PRS Pharmacy Services
Q.I. Medical Inc
RD Plastics Company, Inc.
Real Value Rx
Return Solutions, Inc.
Rx Return Services, LLC
Rx Systems, Inc.
RxPost
RxPreferred
RxRise
RxScan
ScriptPro LLC
Shamrock Labels
Sharps Medical Waste Services
Shepard Medical Products | CareMates
Skyline Pharmaceuticals
Smith Drug Company
South Pointe Wholesale, Inc.
SpecializedRx Products, LLC
SpendMend
SPS Health
SUNRx
SureCost, LLC
TailorMed
Tecsys Inc.
The Craneware Group
TopRx, LLC
Total Pharmacy Supply, Inc.
TraceLink, Inc.
TrackTraceRx, Inc.
Trilogy MedWaste, Inc.
United Pharmacy Network (UPN)
Value Drug Company
Verity Solutions
Vials.com
Virtue 340B
Visante LLC
Vizient, Inc.
VytlOne
Well-Served Pharmacy Community (WSPC)
Wellgistics Health, Inc.
Wellpartner
Willow Birch Pharma, Inc.
340B Health
340BDirect | Procuity

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