Pharma EDI. Simpler. Faster.
APXConnect is a fully managed EDI service for pharmacies, compounders, manufacturers, and wholesalers. You provide the trading partner list. We handle the mapping, testing, monitoring, and support.
Clicked from an email about EDI?
The easiest next step is probably not a meeting.
If we reached out about EDI costs, trading partner onboarding, or AS2/SFTP complexity, send your trading partner list first. We'll check what is already mapped and show the fastest path to go-live.
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Send the partner list. We'll tell you what is already mapped and what needs setup.
Compare my current EDI setup →
Send the bill or provider details. We'll outline the comparison.
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See what switching or first-time EDI implementation looks like.
The problem
Traditional EDI providers were not built for how pharma operators actually work.
New partners take weeks — sometimes months — to go live.
Every new trading partner means a new setup cycle: mapping specs, credentials, testing, and provider coordination. By the time the connection is live, the compliance deadline may have already passed.
Per-transaction fees that grow as your volume grows.
Traditional EDI providers charge $0.10–$0.15 per transaction on top of monthly base fees. The more business you do, the more you pay. A pharmacy doing 2,000 transactions/month can be paying $200–$300/month in transaction fees alone — before base connectivity charges.
Chasing specs, credentials, and status for every connection.
Each trading partner has its own AS2 or SFTP requirements, its own X12 mapping, its own testing process. Managing 5, 10, 20 partners means 5, 10, 20 separate configurations to maintain.
EDI tools built for retail, repurposed for pharma.
Most EDI platforms were designed around Walmart and Target supplier compliance. Pharma supply chains — with their own transaction types, compliance requirements, and GPO relationships — are an afterthought.
New to EDI and don't know where to start.
A trading partner just told you they require electronic orders, invoices, or ASNs — and the options are overwhelming. Enterprise platforms want $10K+ in setup fees. Traditional providers quote months to go live. You just need it to work.
What you get
Built for pharma trading-partner workflows
Send us your trading partner list. APXConnect handles mapping, testing, monitoring, and support — so your team can stay focused on operations instead of EDI specs and protocols.
Common pharma documents
Support for purchase orders, invoices, ASNs, and related workflows including 850, 810, and 856 transactions.
Managed partner onboarding
Send us your trading partner list. APXConnect coordinates mapping, testing, validation, and launch — your team doesn't have to.
Reusable trading partner templates
Pharma-focused templates help reduce repeat setup work as new customers and partners are added to the network.
Flat monthly pricing
Predictable plans with no per-transaction fees. Costs don't increase as your transaction volume grows.
Monitoring and support
APXConnect helps monitor transaction flow and troubleshoot issues after go-live, so partner-specific problems don't stall your team.
How it works
How APXConnect works
Send your trading partner list
Tell us who you need to connect with and which documents you need to exchange.
We map and test the workflows
APXConnect handles partner-specific mapping, credential setup, validation, and testing.
Launch with monitoring
Go live with managed support and visibility into transaction flow across every partner.
Add more partners over time
Reusable pharma templates help reduce setup time as your network grows.
Getting started
What getting started looks like
Whether you're replacing an existing EDI provider or setting up trading partner connections for the first time, here's what the process actually involves.
- 1
Share your current trading partner list
Tell us which manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors you need to connect with — and how you connect today (AS2, SFTP, current EDI provider, or manual).
- 2
We check template coverage
If we've already mapped a trading partner from a previous customer, your setup uses that existing template — dramatically reducing configuration time.
- 3
Configure and test
We handle the mapping, credential setup, and testing with each trading partner. You validate on your end.
- 4
Run in parallel, then cut over
Customers replacing an existing provider run APXConnect alongside it for a short validation period before cutting over. First-time implementers go live once partner testing is complete. Either way, no disruption to live transactions.
APXConnect typical timeline
Days to weeks
Depending on trading partner count.
Traditional EDI provider timeline
Weeks to months
Per partner. From scratch each time.
Who it's for
Built for the pharma supply chain ecosystem
Wholesalers and distributors
Support more trading partners without unpredictable transaction-based fees. Managed onboarding handles partner-specific mapping and testing across your network.
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Specialty pharmacies
Connect to manufacturers, wholesalers, and buying groups without managing every map yourself. APXConnect handles the technical work.
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503B compounders
Onboard health-system and pharmacy buyers faster with managed purchase order, invoice, and ASN workflows. Templates reduce repeat setup as buyers are added.
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Pharma manufacturers
Standardize EDI connectivity with pharmacies, distributors, and purchasing groups through reusable templates and managed onboarding.
Institutional and mail-order pharmacies
Reduce manual order and invoice work while maintaining partner-specific workflows across multiple wholesalers and manufacturers.
GPOs and buying groups
Support member connectivity and rollout programs with managed onboarding — no per-transaction fees as member volume grows.
Pricing
Fully managed pricing — we do the work
Every tier includes managed onboarding, mapping, testing, monitoring, and ongoing support. You provide the trading partner list. We handle the rest. No per-transaction fees. No per-partner setup fees.
Managed Connect
$1,500 one-time onboarding
Up to 5 trading partners
Best for teams launching their first managed pharma EDI connections.
Best for: Single-location specialty pharmacies, small compounders, and small distributors with a focused trading partner network.
- 5 fully managed trading partner connections
- Unlimited transactions — no per-transaction fees
- Managed onboarding: mapping, testing, go-live for each partner
- AS2 + SFTP connectivity
- Real-time transaction monitoring
- Email support, next-business-day response
- Monthly account summary
Managed Connect Pro
$2,500 one-time onboarding
Up to 15 trading partners
Best for growing teams that need more partner coverage, integration support, or workflow complexity.
Best for: Growing pharmacies, regional wholesalers, and multi-site compounders with 5–15 active trading partners.
- 15 fully managed trading partner connections
- Everything in Managed Connect
- API integration support for ERP/system connections
- Dedicated account manager (named contact)
- Priority support, 4-hour response SLA
- Quarterly account review with optimization recommendations
- New partner additions handled within 5 business days
Managed Enterprise
Custom onboarding
Unlimited trading partners
Best for buying groups, large networks, complex rollouts, and custom requirements.
Best for: Large wholesalers, distributor networks, pharmacy groups, GPO member rollouts, and complex multi-partner operations.
- Unlimited managed trading partner connections
- Everything in Managed Connect Pro
- Custom API workflows and integrations
- 99.9% uptime SLA guarantee
- Dedicated technical resource
- Monthly account review and roadmap planning
- Priority new partner mapping
- Custom reporting and analytics
Which plan fits your EDI rollout?
What's included in every tier (not add-ons)
- Managed onboarding for every trading partner
- EDI mapping, testing, and go-live
- Ongoing transaction monitoring
- Error detection and resolution
- Platform access and real-time dashboards
- No per-transaction fees
- No per-partner setup fees
- Template reuse — every mapped partner benefits every future customer
Founder pricing
Preferred pricing and a waived onboarding fee for a small number of early customers who commit annually and participate in a case study.
See if you qualifyComparison
How APXConnect compares to legacy EDI providers
“Legacy EDI providers” refers to broad-industry EDI platforms and value-added networks. Features, pricing, and service models vary by provider, contract, and package; this comparison reflects general patterns rather than any single vendor.
Security & reliability
Security and reliability for operational EDI workflows
EDI carries operational risk. APXConnect is designed to help teams manage trading-partner connectivity with clear onboarding, monitored transaction flow, and platform safeguards your security team can verify.
Process safeguards
Managed credential and connection setup
APXConnect handles AS2 and SFTP credential exchange, partner-specific configuration, and connection validation as part of every onboarding.
Partner-specific testing before go-live
Test transactions are exchanged with each trading partner and acknowledgments confirmed end-to-end before any production traffic moves.
Transaction monitoring and issue support
APXConnect helps monitor transaction flow and troubleshoot partner-specific issues — so your team isn't left chasing EDI errors alone.
Clear onboarding and launch process
Every engagement runs through a defined discovery, mapping, testing, and launch sequence — see the onboarding checklist for what each phase involves.
Platform safeguards
Role-based access
Customer accounts are scoped by role and permission. Operators see what they need; visibility and edit rights match each user's responsibility.
Audit logging
Every transaction, login, and account update is logged. Reach out if your security team needs activity records for a specific time window.
Encrypted, per-account data
Transaction records are retained indefinitely, encrypted, and siloed per account — so your trading-partner data stays separate from every other customer's.
PHI out of scope
APXConnect handles pharma trading-partner EDI documents (purchase orders, invoices, ASNs) and does not process protected health information.
Need detail for procurement or a security review? APXConnect reviews specific compliance posture per engagement. Reach out before kickoff and we'll share what your team needs.
Example rollout
What an APXConnect rollout looks like
A typical engagement, illustrated. Specifics vary by trading partner, document type, and timeline.
Specialty pharmacy adding 7 trading partners
Illustrative- Documents
- 850 purchase orders, 810 invoices, 856 ASNs
- Setup
- Partner list review, mapping, testing, launch support
- Outcome
- Managed trading-partner connectivity without per-transaction fees
What customers typically bring
- Trading partner list
- Current EDI provider or setup
- Required document types
- Approximate monthly transaction volume
- Timeline or launch deadline
What APXConnect manages
- Mapping
- Testing
- Partner-specific setup
- Transaction monitoring
- Ongoing support
Get started
See if APXConnect already supports your trading partners
Share your current EDI setup, trading partners, and transaction volume. We'll help you understand the fastest path to go-live.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Many of our customers are implementing EDI for the first time — usually because a trading partner or buyer is requiring electronic orders, invoices, or shipping notices. APXConnect is designed to make that first connection simple. You don't need IT staff, prior EDI experience, or a consultant. We handle the technical setup, mapping, and testing. You just need to know which trading partners you need to connect with.
No dedicated EDI team is required for most customers. APXConnect manages mapping, testing, onboarding, monitoring, and support, while your team provides partner details and business validation.
No. APXConnect is a fully managed service. You give us the list of trading partners you need to connect with, and we handle the mapping, testing, go-live, and ongoing monitoring. Every tier includes this — there is no self-service option.
APXConnect can create new partner maps. New maps typically take 1–3 weeks depending on partner requirements, testing cycles, and responsiveness. Once a partner is mapped for one customer, the template is available for every future customer connecting to the same partner.
APXConnect is focused on pharma trading-partner workflows including common documents such as 850 purchase orders, 810 invoices, and 856 advanced ship notices. Contact us if you need additional document types.
No. APXConnect uses flat monthly pricing with no per-transaction fees. The monthly price covers unlimited transactions and all included trading partner connections.
No per-partner setup fees. The only one-time fee is the onboarding fee at the start of the engagement, which is waived for founder-pricing customers.
Most specialty pharmacies using traditional EDI providers (sometimes called VANs or clearinghouses) pay $800–$2,000/month once you add up base fees, per-transaction charges, and partner setup — and they're still managing the EDI work themselves. APXConnect starts at $749/month for up to 5 trading partners with all mapping, testing, monitoring, and support handled by us.
Yes. APXConnect can help review your current partner list, document types, and transaction flow to plan a migration path. Most customers run APXConnect in parallel with their current provider during a short validation period before cutting over.
In many cases, yes. Parallel testing depends on your current provider, trading partner requirements, and workflow setup. We'll confirm what's possible during onboarding.
APXConnect helps monitor transaction flow and troubleshoot issues so your team isn't left managing partner-specific EDI problems alone. Support response times vary by plan tier.
No. APXConnect supports pharma trading-partner workflows for pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, compounders, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, institutional pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, GPOs, and buying groups.
Yes. APXConnect supports both traditional EDI workflows and API integrations for customers that need a more technical or custom connection path.
Yes, for a small number of early customers — currently limited to the next 10 qualified accounts. Founder pricing includes a preferred monthly rate and a waived onboarding fee, in exchange for an annual commitment and participation in a case study. We'll walk through specifics on the call once we confirm fit.
Start with the trading partners you need now.
Every connection you make through APXConnect makes the next one faster — for your team and for every team that connects to the same partner after you.