PHARMACEUTICAL INVENTORY EXPERT

Michael Samojla

Chief Executive Officer & Owner, IMC Pharma

38+ Years in Pharmaceutical Inventory Management · Bensenville, IL

Michael Samojla has spent nearly four decades at the forefront of pharmaceutical inventory management. As CEO and owner of IMC Pharma — a nationally awarded Premier Inc vendor serving over 1,000 hospital clients — he has built one of the most trusted names in the industry by combining deep operational expertise with a relentless focus on accuracy, compliance, and measurable cost reduction.

Michael Samojla — CEO and pharmaceutical inventory expert at IMC Pharma
Premier Inc AwardedVAMC-ApprovedDEA LicensedEPA Certified

38+

Years of Leadership

1,000+

Hospital Clients Served

99%

Inventory Accuracy Rate

30%

Avg Client Cost Reduction

ABOUT MICHAEL

Nearly Four Decades at the Forefront of Pharmacy Inventory

Michael Samojla founded his career in pharmaceutical inventory management at a time when most hospitals were still relying on manual, paper-based counting systems. Over the next four decades, he would help transform the industry — introducing technology-driven approaches, building compliance frameworks, and developing the operational playbooks that IMC Pharma's clients rely on today.

As CEO and owner of IMC Pharma, Michael has guided the company through every major shift in the pharmaceutical landscape: the rise of 340B drug pricing programs, the proliferation of automated dispensing cabinets, the emergence of robotic dispensing systems, and most recently, the application of AI and real-time data analytics to inventory management. Through each transition, his focus has remained constant — helping hospital pharmacies operate with greater accuracy, lower cost, and stronger compliance.

Under his leadership, IMC Pharma has earned recognition as a nationally awarded Premier Inc vendor, a VAMC-approved supplier, and a trusted partner to more than 1,000 hospital clients across the United States. The company maintains a 99% inventory accuracy rate and delivers an average 30% cost reduction for its clients — results that reflect Michael's belief that operational excellence and financial performance are not competing priorities.

Michael writes and speaks on the topics he knows best: the future of pharmacy inventory technology, the compliance challenges facing hospital systems, and the practical strategies that separate high-performing pharmacy programs from struggling ones. His insights are grounded in real-world experience — not theory — and are aimed at the pharmacy directors, CFOs, and operations leaders who are responsible for making these decisions every day.

CREDENTIALS

Premier Inc Nationally Awarded Vendor
VAMC-Approved Vendor
DEA Licensed
EPA Certified
"Best" Customer Service Award 2019
97% Client Satisfaction Rate

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Pharmaceutical Inventory340B ProgramsInventory AutomationRobotic DispensingDEA ComplianceEPA ComplianceDrug Shortage ManagementCost Reduction StrategyHospital Pharmacy OperationsVendor Management

FROM THE DESK OF MICHAEL SAMOJLA

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WHAT MICHAEL WRITES ABOUT

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WHERE IT'S GOING

The Future of Pharmaceutical Inventory

AI-driven forecasting, drug shortage intelligence, robotic dispensing, and the data infrastructure that will define the next decade of hospital pharmacy.

UPCOMING ARTICLES

Why AI Will Reshape Hospital Drug Shortage Management
The Case for Real-Time Inventory Visibility in Every Pharmacy
Robotic Dispensing: What the Data Actually Shows

LESSONS FROM THE FIELD

What 38 Years on the Ground Teaches You

The most common inventory mistakes hospitals make, why accuracy matters more than ever, and the operational patterns that separate high-performing pharmacies from struggling ones.

UPCOMING ARTICLES

The 5 Inventory Mistakes That Cost Hospitals the Most
Why Manual Counts Are Still Failing Hospital Pharmacies
How to Build an Inventory Program That Actually Sticks

EXECUTIVE VIEWPOINT

Michael's Perspective on the Industry

Candid observations on trends across hospital systems, compliance challenges, and what pharmacy directors are talking about right now.

UPCOMING ARTICLES

What Pharmacy Directors Are Getting Wrong About Outsourcing
The Compliance Gap No One Is Talking About
Why the Best Pharmacy Programs Start With Better Data

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE

Areas of Expertise

Inventory Optimization

38+ years refining the processes that drive 99% accuracy across 1,000+ hospital clients.

340B Program Management

Deep expertise implementing and auditing 340B pricing programs for health systems nationwide.

Automation & Robotics

Hands-on experience deploying automated dispensing cabinets and robotic dispensing systems.

Compliance & Regulatory

DEA, EPA, and state licensing compliance built into every IMC engagement from day one.

Cost Reduction Strategy

Proven frameworks that deliver an average 30% cost reduction for hospital pharmacy clients.

Industry Thought Leadership

Published author and speaker on pharmacy inventory trends, technology, and best practices.

WORK WITH IMC PHARMA

Put Michael's Expertise to Work for Your Facility

The knowledge behind these insights drives every IMC Pharma engagement. Request a proposal and see what 38+ years of pharmaceutical inventory expertise can do for your pharmacy.