ChainDrugStore.net Welcomes Four New Manufacturers
Connetics Corporation, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Pamlab L.L.C, and Tronex Company to connect to retail pharmacy through ChainDrugStore.net
ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 1, 2004) -- ChainDrugStore.net announced today that four new manufacturers, Connetics Corporation, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Pamlab L.L.C, and Tronex Company, have connected to ChainDrugStore.net’s unique network for the $400 billion retail pharmacy industry.
These companies, along with over 60 other manufacturers representing the pharmaceutical and the consumer packaged goods industry, will now connect to retail decision makers across the industry through the ChainDrugStore.net online communications network. ChainDrugStore.net currently reaches over 200 retail chains and wholesalers, representing 34,000 pharmacies, including Cardinal Health, Inc., CVS Corporation, Kerr Drug, Inc., Medicine Shoppe International, Inc. and Rite Aid Corporation.
Mike Miller, Connetics Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer noted, "Connetics highly values the role of pharmacists in the health care delivery system. We are pleased to be working with the ChainDrugStore.net system to ensure timely product and patient information communications occur between our company and thousands of pharmacists and pharmacy chain executives nationwide. These communications can enhance patient counseling at the pharmacy and ultimately lead to improved patient compliance and treatment outcomes."
"ChainDrugStore.net is pleased to welcome these four manufacturers to our growing network of suppliers, wholesalers and retailers." Brad Mitchell President and CEO of ChainDrugStore.net said. "We are delighted Connetics Corporation, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Pamlab L.L.C and Tronex Company chose to include ChainDrugStore.net as a key component of their retail pharmacy strategy."
About ChainDrugStore.net and CommunityDrugStore.net ChainDrugStore.net is the web-based communications network for the retail pharmacy industry. An innovative
eBusiness productivity tool, ChainDrugStore.net provides manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers with new ways to build, sustain and enhance their trading relationships while increasing efficiencies and reducing costs. Through ChainDrugStore.net, manufacturers gain direct access to over 200 retail chains and wholesalers, representing 34,000 pharmacies and over 100,000 pharmacists. ChainDrugStore.net is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, Va. Functioning in the same manner as ChainDrugStore.net, CommunityDrugStore.net provides pharmaceutical suppliers and independent pharmacies with new ways to build, sustain and enhance their trading partner relationships in a cost-effective manner. For more information, please contact Pam Burkhardt at 703-837-8311 or visit http://www.chaindrugstore.net.
For further information:
Pam Burkhardt (703)837-8311
pburkhardt@chaindrugstore.net
www.chaindrugstore.net
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