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Independent Pharmacy Buying Group
The Independent Pharmacy Buying Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 by three independent pharmacy owners: Carlos Rios, Al Gagliardi, and Harold Sparkler. They were looking for ways to compete effectively against national chains, mail order firms, managed care contracts, and they felt the combined volume of a large number of independent pharmacies would give IPBG the leverage needed to provide its members with the lowest costs of goods possible.



Independent Pharmacy Alliance

Independent Pharmacy Alliance, est. 1988, is a trade group and retail pharmacy buying cooperative representing over 2,700 independent pharmacies in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.  IPA represents its members for the purpose of combined purchasing to lower a pharmacy's "cost of goods and services" as well as to provide them with comprehensive legislative advocacy, third party resolution support and free continuing education.



Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, Inc.

The Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance, Inc. (KPPA) is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), and was formed solely for the benefit of Independent Pharmacy. Keystone's primary purpose is to offer its members the lowest prices available from wholesalers and manufacturers (both generic and name brand), as well as on all types of supplies, goods and services.



Garden State Pharmacy Owners, Inc.

GSPO is an association of independent pharmacy owners in the State of New Jersey, founded in 1981 by 38 Independent Pharmacy Owners for the purpose of developing economic and political initiatives to assist community pharmacies in the State of New Jersey. GSPO represents almost 1,000 retail pharmacies located in New Jersey.