Proprietary Technology

Pharmacy Purchasing
Equivalency Index

Finally, true apples-to-apples drug pricing. No manual calculations. No spreadsheet gymnastics. Just clear purchasing intelligence that protects your margins.

The Problem

Pharmacy purchasing is full of noise

Traditional generic code indexes group products together that aren't truly equivalent — leaving you to sort through inconsistencies, hidden cost differences, and manual calculations.

Generic codes often lump products that shouldn't be directly compared — like creams vs. ointments, or different ophthalmic formulations. That leads to:

  • Misleading price comparisons
  • Inefficient purchasing decisions
  • Margin erosion you may not even notice
The Solution

Go beyond generic code comparisons

The Pharmacy Purchasing Equivalency Index™ eliminates inaccurate comparisons by organizing products into true purchasing equivalency families — so every purchasing decision is based on real equivalence, not assumptions.

You compare only truly equivalent products within a live marketplace of verified suppliers.

  • Compares only truly equivalent products
  • Automatically adjusts for package size and unit quantity
  • Eliminates the need for manual calculations
  • Highlights real cost differences that impact your margins

No guesswork. No spreadsheet gymnastics. Just clarity.

What Makes It Different

See the cost differences that actually matter

Unlike traditional pricing tools, the Pharmacy Purchasing Equivalency Index™ goes a level deeper than generic code indexes.

True Equivalency Matching

Products are grouped into purchasing equivalency families — not generic codes. Creams, ointments, and eye drops are never lumped together.

Package Size Normalization

Automatically adjusts for package size and unit quantity so you're always comparing on equal terms, regardless of how products are packaged.

Zero Manual Calculations

No more spreadsheets or manual unit-cost math. The index does the heavy lifting and surfaces the real cost differences instantly.

Real Cost Transparency

See the actual cost differences that matter to your bottom line. Identify the most cost-effective option across all your wholesalers in seconds.

Margin Protection

Maintain optimal inventory levels without overspending. Protect and improve your gross margins by confidently choosing the right product at the right price.

Hidden Opportunity Detection

Surface purchasing opportunities you'd otherwise miss. The index identifies savings across suppliers that manual processes can't catch.

How It Works

Compare products on truly equal terms

When you're comparing products on equal terms, better decisions become obvious. The PPEI™ normalizes pricing across wholesalers so you can:

  • Identify the most cost-effective purchasing options instantly
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels without overspending
  • Protect and improve your gross margins
  • Confidently switch between equivalent products when it makes sense
PPEI™ Comparison
Atorvastatin Calcium 40mg Tablets
WholesalerUnit PricePkg PricePkg Size
Wholesaler ABEST
$0.119$10.7190 ct
Wholesaler B
$0.128$11.5290 ct
Wholesaler C
$0.135$40.50300 ct
Wholesaler D
$0.142$12.7890 ct
Primary Wholesaler
$0.154$13.8690 ct
Prices normalized by PPEI™ — adjusting for package size and unit quantity across true purchasing equivalents
Under The Hood

Powered by millions of data points

Behind the scenes, the Pharmacy Purchasing Equivalency Index™ runs millions of calculations to continuously evaluate pricing across suppliers and products.

Smartest Purchasing Path

Identifies the optimal route to stronger gross profit across all your wholesaler relationships.

Aggregated Pricing

Average pricing intelligence across 13 wholesaler catalogs, updated in real-time.

Efficient Inventory Spend

Make the most of every inventory dollar by seeing the true cost of every purchasing option.

Hidden Opportunities

Surface savings you would otherwise miss — across products, package sizes, and suppliers.

Millions
of calculations processed daily
13
wholesaler catalogs indexed
Real-time
pricing intelligence updates