Your Independent Pharmacy Impacts Medication Adherence

What is medication adherence?  Medication adherence can be best described as how well a patient follows their personal, unique health plan. A health plan includes taking medications as prescribed and following any specific instructions associated with their medications, including lifestyle habits, diet, and schedule.  Why is it important?  It is important to encourage those who […]

A Season of Wins for Independent Pharmacy: 2026 Legislative Highlights

Written by Brittany LaPorta, Director of Government Affairs Behind the scenes, EPN’s Government Affairs team monitored, analyzed, and advocated on thousands of bills across the country this session — below are three of the bigger ones that broke through. Here’s where things stand. Tennessee — FAIR Rx Act (SB 2040): Signed into law by Governor Bill Lee, […]

Independent Pharmacies Accomplish More with EPN

EPIC Pharmacy Network, Inc. (EPN) is now the largest PSAO without any wholesaler ownership! In 2025, we welcomed over 300 new member locations across the nation. We’re wholesaler-agnostic, which means all independent pharmacies are welcome to join our PSAO regardless of their wholesaler or buying group affiliation. EPN helps streamline the behind-the-scenes work, such as […]

A Love Letter to Independent Pharmacy Owners

Dearest independent pharmacy owners,  We would like to express our gratitude for all the hard work you have put into establishing your career and for your dedication to serving your community.  This year, we have decided that YOU are our valentine.  Without you, many would go without their needs. Your community depends on you to […]