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Our new co-branding option brings the best of both worlds to independent pharmacy,” said John Fiacco, vice president of Medicine Shoppe International. “Now, community pharmacies can continue to maintain the local store names their patients have come to know and trust, while also tapping into the equity and awareness of a national brand that’s synonymous with quality, personalized pharmacy care.
DUBLIN, OHIO – October 20, 2014 – Cardinal Health today announced that independent pharmacies can now take advantage of opportunities to co-brand with The Medicine Shoppe® and Medicap Pharmacy ® franchising systems.
“Our new co-branding option brings the best of both worlds to independent pharmacy,” said John Fiacco, vice president of Medicine Shoppe International. “Now, community pharmacies can continue to maintain the local store names their patients have come to know and trust, while also tapping into the equity and awareness of a national brand that’s synonymous with quality, personalized pharmacy care.”
Retail independent pharmacies that participate in this co-branded franchise opportunity will receive membership in Medicine Shoppe International’s Pharmacy Services Administration Organization and related managed care services – to help them gain access to commercial, Medicare, long-term care, immunization and rural payer networks.
They will also have access to EQuIPPTM and LearnSomething – solutions that help community pharmacies track and measure their performance and comply with quality standards.
Participating pharmacies will also receive discounted access to a broad array of flexible, customizable business solutions that empower pharmacy owners to realize their unique vision, expand their business and help the people in their community live healthier lives.
- Retail advantage – Solutions that help retail pharmacies maximize profitability and market themselves as the preferred destination for healthcare, wellness and convenience for their communities. Combining pricing and product management strategies with advertising, display and shipping programs, this comprehensive suite of solutions helps pharmacy owners enhance the customer experience and increase revenue.
- Wellness advantage – Cardinal Health offers a wide array of offerings designed to help independent pharmacies keep their communities healthy. From medication dispensing solutions and Medication Therapy Management solutions to diabetes support and immunization programs, Cardinal Health equips community pharmacies with solutions they need to lead their communities in wellness.
- Business advantage – Change is inevitable, and Cardinal Health knows it isn’t always easy. So the company supports independent pharmacies with trusted expertise and proactive solutions designed to help them protect their core business - the prescription.
About Cardinal Health
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a $91 billion health care services company that improves the cost-effectiveness of health care. As the business behind health care, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices focus on patient care while reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products and services to more than 100,000 locations each day and is also the industry-leading direct-to-home medical supplies distributor. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. In addition, the company operates the nation's largest network of radiopharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked #22 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs 34,000 people worldwide. More information about the company may be found at www.cardinalhealth.com and @CardinalHealth on Twitter.
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