The Future of Community Pharmacies and Legislation | Uncaged With Marc Essensa

With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy industry, Marc is the President and CEO of Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), the largest group purchasing organization for independent pharmacies in the US. As a leader at IPC, Marc is committed to empowering independent pharmacies to thrive in a competitive and dynamic environment, by providing them with the best pricing, programs, services, and advocacy. He is also dedicated to advancing the profession and practice of pharmacy, and to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve. He joined IPC in October 2022, after leading the business unit of Masters Drug Company, a subsidiary of McKesson, one of the largest healthcare companies in the world. At McKesson, he was responsible for overseeing the operations, and sales for the north-central region of the largest wholesale distributor of prescription drugs in the US, serving over 2,000 customers and generating over $32 billion in annual revenue.Marc has a strong background in manufacturing process improvement, team building, and operations management, which he leveraged to optimize the performance, quality, and efficiency of the supply chain and distribution network. He also has a passion for innovation and growth, and he has initiated and supported multiple strategic initiatives, partnerships, and acquisitions to expand the product portfolio, customer base, and market share of the companies he has worked with.