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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.