CARE Pharmacies Cooperative: A Resource for Community Pharmacies in Specialty

CARE Pharmacies Cooperative is an independent retail chain of local pharmacies with the goal of empowering community pharmacies to enter and thrive in the specialty medication market.

Chris Antypas, Pharm.D., founder and president of Perigon Pharmacy 360, near Pittsburgh, Pa., also serves on the board of directors of CARE Pharmacies Cooperative, an independent retail chain of local pharmacies with the goal of empowering community pharmacies to enter and thrive in the specialty medication market.

CARE Pharmacies Cooperative offers several key advantages:

• Subject Matter Expertise: The cooperative provides invaluable knowledge and insights into the specialty market, helping pharmacies understand the complex dynamics, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions.

• Purchasing Power: CARE’s cooperative structure enables member pharmacies to leverage their combined purchasing power to negotiate better deals on specialty medications, often dominated by high-cost brand-name drugs.

• Technology and Resources: The coo…