Pharmacies, Meet Your Most Underrated Asset

July 8, 2025

Vizient Reverse Distribution Podcast 2025 - Blog Post

In pharmacy operations, what happens after the script gets filled is just as critical as what happens before. Reverse distribution — the process of returning, managing, and safely disposing of unsold or expired meds — is often sidelined, but it’s quietly doing the heavy lifting for compliance, cost recovery, and sustainability.

Two of Inmar Intelligence’s own experts recently  took to the VerifiedRx podcast to shine a light on this unsung hero of healthcare logistics.

Listen now to hear:

  • Where reverse distribution fits in the pharmacy supply chain puzzle
  • How it boosts pharmacy efficiency and covers supply gaps
  • Why data from returns is gold for strategic planning and purchasing
  • What Inmar is doing to help leaders stay ahead of drug shortages

Why It Matters:

Regulators are watching. Budgets are tightening. And reverse distribution is stepping into the spotlight as a strategic powerhouse — not just a cleanup crew. This conversation is a must-listen for pharmacy leaders, health systems, and supply chain stakeholders ready to turn back-end complexity into front-line strength.

About the Speakers:

  • Paige Ivey, Senior National Accounts Director, Inmar Intelligence
  • Houston Blankenship, Senior Director of Customer Experience for Healthcare Product Operations, Inmar Intelligence
  • Kyle Hoelting, Pharm.D, BCPS, Director of Pharmacy Supply Assurance & Stewardship, Vizient
  • Hosted by Carolyn Liptak, MBA, RPh, Pharmacy Executive Director, Vizient

Tune in for the full conversation and takeaways:

Reverse Distribution Needs Your Attention on the VerifiedRx podcast