Owner Chip Andes and his team recognized with the Dan Moudry MVP Award for exemplifying the strength, service, and spirit of independent community pharmacy
SUN PRAIRIE, WI / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) is proud to announce Andes Health Mart Pharmacy of Effingham, IL, as the recipient of the Dan Moudry Most Valuable Pharmacy (MVP) Award for 2026. The prestigious award was presented to Chip Andes at the IPC Annual Business Meeting on June 19, during McKesson ideaShare 2026 in Denver, CO.
Chip Andes has spent decades building Andy's Health Mart Pharmacy into a cornerstone of care in his community, navigating change with resilience and purpose. When faced with a pivotal moment brought on by local development, Chip made the decision to reinvest, designing and launching a new pharmacy that reflects his long-standing commitment to serving patients at the highest level. Today, that vision, along with the dedicated team behind it, has earned Andes Health Mart Pharmacy recognition as IPC's 2026 Pharmacy of the Year.
"Andes Health Mart Pharmacy exemplifies a thriving independent community pharmacy," said IPC President and CEO Marc Essensa. "Chip has cultivated an empowered staff that has enabled them to introduce innovative solutions, benefitting the entire community."
