InStockRx links its pharmacy marketplace to Datarithm's liquidation tool

Independent pharmacies using Datarithm can now list dead stock for sale and source surplus inventory on InStockRx without leaving their inventory screen. The integration aims to free up working capital, speed recovery on unsold medication and expand pharmacy-to-pharmacy trading.

Why it matters: - Independent pharmacies often have cash tied up in slow-moving medication that may no longer qualify for wholesaler return. - The new integration gives pharmacies another path to recover value before inventory expires on the shelf. - The marketplace also lets pharmacies buy needed stock from verified peers, not just sell surplus.

What happened: - InStockRx announced an integration with Datarithm's Liquidation Engine on November 3, 2026. - Independent pharmacies using Datarithm can now sell dead stock to other pharmacies on InStockRx from inside the Datarithm screen. - Those pharmacies can also buy surplus inventory listed by other verified pharmacies without leaving Datarithm. - The announcement was made in Syracuse, New York.

The details: - Datarithm flags dead stock, defined as inventory that has not moved in four or more months and no longer qualifies for wholesaler return or store-to-store transfer. - Datarithm then checks which recovery path each item can use. - Rx Direct Solutions handles manufacturer returns for items that qualify. - InStockRx handles items that are not eligible, or not a good fit, for manufacturer return. - InStockRx is pharmacies only. - Every pharmacy's state license and DEA registration is verified before its first trade. - The marketplace uses no brokers. - InStockRx provides DSCSA transaction records on every trade and keeps them for seven years, one year longer than the federal six-year requirement. - Pharmacies on the platform have saved more than $33 million versus NADAC reference pricing since launch. - More than 2,000 pharmacies use the platform today. - InStockRx is free to join, with no fees to buy. - Transfers between a member's own pharmacies carry no fee. - Each member gets an Account Manager with a direct line and a response within one business day. - Datarithm pharmacies can learn more about the Liquidation Engine at www.datarithm.co. - Pharmacies not yet on InStockRx can join at www.instockrx.com.

Between the lines: - The integration positions inventory liquidation as a faster alternative to manufacturer returns, which can take time. - InStockRx is framing compliance and counterparty verification as a core selling point for pharmacy-to-pharmacy trading. - The seven-year record retention may appeal to pharmacies looking for documentation beyond the DSCSA minimum.

What's next: - Datarithm users can start using the Liquidation Engine integration now. - Pharmacies outside the network can sign up for InStockRx at no cost. - The companies are pushing a workflow where dead stock can be turned into cash or exchanged for needed inventory inside the same system.

The bottom line: - The integration turns Datarithm's inventory flags into a direct marketplace action, giving independent pharmacies a faster route to recover value from surplus medication.