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Maple Grove, Minn. – Thrifty White Pharmacy has announced the renewal of its partnership with SureCost, LLC, strengthening its Affiliated Pharmacy Program. This continued collaboration aims to provide independent pharmacy owners with advanced tools to optimize purchasing, streamline operations, and enhance supplier management.
“Over the past seven years, SureCost’s technology has been instrumental in simplifying drug purchasing and improving operational efficiencies for our Affiliated Pharmacies,” said Scot Rewerts, Director of Procurement and Strategic Partnerships for Thrifty White. “By integrating formularies, ensuring compliance with vendor agreements, and directing purchases to preferred suppliers, SureCost has delivered significant value and remains a critical solution for navigating today’s evolving pharmacy landscape.”
The partnership extension empowers Thrifty White’s Affiliated Pharmacies to manage daily purchasing decisions better, maximize savings, and reduce time spent on manual ordering tasks. SureCost’s platform analyzes replenishment requests, directing orders to the best sources while maintaining compliance with primary wholesaler agreements. Independent pharmacies using SureCost report increased efficiency and profitability, enabling them to focus on patient care.
Nathan Taylor, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at SureCost, emphasized the partnership's ongoing benefits: “Our platform continues to unify purchasing and inventory management, providing real-time data, compliance insights, and cost-saving opportunities. We remain committed to helping Thrifty White and its affiliates achieve operational excellence and profitability.”
Key Features of the SureCost Platform
- Purchase Manager™: A centralized purchasing, cost accounting, and contract management system.
- Compliance Insights: Ensures adherence to vendor agreements and regulatory requirements.
- Cost Optimization: Identifies lower-cost items and enables informed product sourcing decisions.
- Inventory Management: Reduces out-of-stock incidents and simplifies inventory control.
- Mobile Integration: Provides seamless purchasing, receiving, and inventory tracking through a mobile app.
- Robust Reporting: Offers detailed spend analysis, rebate tracking, and actionable insights.
Thrifty White Affiliated Pharmacy Program
Established in 2003, the Thrifty White Affiliated Pharmacy Program provides independent pharmacies access to the resources and scale of a national chain while preserving their ownership and identity. Affiliates benefit from strategic guidance, operational support, and advanced technologies that enhance profitability and patient outcomes. Today, the program spans thousands of pharmacies nationwide and facilitates billions of dollars in annual pharmaceutical purchases.
