Moffitt Cancer Center Taps H. D. Smith as Prime Vendor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Nov. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- H. D. Smith, the fourth largest national pharmaceutical wholesaler, today announced that Moffitt Cancer Center has selected the company as its primary pharmaceutical supplier of critical therapies to help patients undergoing treatment for cancer.

Under the terms of the agreement, H. D. Smith will provide medical product supply chain services to Moffitt, while offering cost containment opportunities that fuel Moffitt's ability to operate efficiently and meet patient treatment demands.

"At Moffitt, our goal is to continually improve processes, which will ultimately lead to enhanced patient care and satisfaction," said Jack Kolosky, chief operating officer at Moffitt and president of the Hospital Corporation. "Our relationship with H. D. Smith will provide reliable and cost-effective access to products, which is integral in delivering superior patient care."

Understanding the dynamics of the current healthcare climate, H. D. Smith is well-equipped to provide a reliable supply chain and a host of value-added solutions that enable Moffitt to effectively serve patients who need specialized, round-the-clock care.

"H. D. Smith is committed to providing a dependable and safe supply chain to ensure patient care for all of our customers, especially a specialty center such as Moffitt that treats highly complex diseases like cancer," said Dale Smith, chief executive officer, H. D. Smith.  "Beyond the assumed role of product distributor, H. D. Smith will serve as patient care partner, providing services and solutions that allow this nationally recognized cancer center to deliver innovative, personal care to patients across Florida.  We are proud to join with Moffitt as it continues to build upon its strong heritage as a go-to treatment center for cancer patients."

About Moffitt Cancer Center

Located in Tampa, Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center is an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center – a designation that recognizes Moffitt's excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Moffitt currently has 14 affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia and two in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country's leading cancer centers, and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best Hospitals" for cancer. Moffitt's sole mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

About H. D. Smith

Headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, H. D. Smith is the largest privately held national full-line, full-service wholesaler that provides a complete line of pharmaceuticals, OTCs, HBAs, home healthcare products, durable medical equipment, seasonal merchandise and a wide array of marketing programs to retail pharmacies, regional chains and health systems. The company has distribution facilities in California, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Texas that service major markets throughout the United States.  Additional information about H. D. Smith can be found at hdsmith.com.

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