News

June 2010 – Come see us at the FPA 120th Annual Meeting and Convention, June 30 – July 4, 2010
PharmaLink will be exhibiting at the Florida Pharmacy Association 120th Annual Meeting and Convention at Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa, Marco Island, Florida from June 30 - July 4, 2010. Please come visit us at our Booth so that we can review our products and services with you.

June 2010 – Come see us at Booth # 110 at the ASHP Summer Meeting, June 6 – 9, 2010
PharmaLink will be exhibiting at the ASHP 2010 Summer Meeting at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa Florida from June 6 – 9, 2010. Please come visit us at Booth # 110 so that we can review our products and services with you.

March 2010 – PharmaLink signs 3 year extension with Managed Health Care Associates, Inc (MHA)
Managed Health Care Associates, Inc (MHA); the largest provider of contract purchasing services to long-term care (LTC) pharmacies, and PharmaLink; a leading provider of pharmaceutical return and disposal logistic solutions, have executed a 3 year extension to the returns contract for all their members. PharmaLink has been servicing MHA members since 2005.

January 2010 – PharmaLink celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
On January 6th, PharmaLink celebrated its 10th anniversary! Thanks to the continued support of our loyal customers we have been able to grow into a nationally recognized leader in the reverse distribution industry. Over the next decade, we will continue to expand on our vision to be the industry’s most innovative pharmaceutical reverse logistics company, providing value beyond service.

January 2010 – PharmaLink continues commitment to HDMA and the Returns Task Force since 2007
PharmaLink has been a member of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) since 2007, and an active participant in the HDMA Returns Task Force (RTF). The mission of the HDMA Returns Task Force (RTF) is to identify best practices and develop recommendations for actions that address key issues and improve processes and technology efficiencies for returned and/or unsaleable healthcare products.

October 2009 – PharmaLink completes relocation of our offices and processing center
PharmaLink completes its relocation and expansion of our offices and processing center into a state of the art distribution facility. We have nearly doubled the capacity of our processing center in order to handle increased volume and accommodate growth. "Our strategy of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has paid off", states Hilmer Beckers, CEO of PharmaLink, "and our new facility will allow us to continue to improve efficiency and provide additional value-added solutions to our customers.” Our toll free number and our fax number have remained the same.

June 2009 - News Alert: Stolen Insulin Vials Resurface in US Market
Stolen vials of insulin Levemir® made by Novo Nordisk Inc have reappeared and are being sold in the United States market, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported on June 13, 2009. These stolen insulin vials may not have been stored and handled properly and may be dangerous for patients to use. Three lots of 10 ml vials (a total of 129,000 vials) of the product, insulin detemir (rDNA origin) injection, were originally reported stolen in North Carolina and are identifiable by the following lot numbers: XZF0036, XZF0037, XZF0038. FDA urges pharmacies and wholesalers to check their inventories for these lot numbers of Levemir insulin products and to stop distributing or dispensing the Levemir. FDA asks pharmacies and wholesalers to contact the FDA Office of Criminal Investigations online or by phone at 800/551-3989 if they have any vials with the affected lot numbers in stock, or if patients return any of these vials. If pharmacies are able determine if Levemir insulin vials with these lot numbers were dispensed to patients, FDA advises them to contact those patients and ask them to return the vials to the pharmacy.

March 2009 – PharmaLink launches MedFlash™ product to its retail market
MedFlash™ is a Personal Health Record (PRH) storage device that patients can use to store medical history and prescription information. Additionally, the device doubles as an emergency medical reference device. The uniqueness of MedFlash is that it provides each member with rapid access to their medical information from three access points: The MedFlash flash drive, an internet portal and a 24/7 emergency hot line. Please visit www.pharmalinkinc.com/medflash

February 2009 - PharmaLink, Inc.® Announces New Products Sales Division
PharmaLinkis expanding beyond its current service offerings to include product distribution that provides added value to our customers in the healthcare supply chain. PharmaLink already distributes the Sharps Disposal by Mail System®, which is a complete system for the disposal of used needles by mail. With the enhanced in-store services that many of our customers offer, such as seasonal flu inoculations or mini in-store clinics, the Sharps Disposal by Mail System® offers an easy and cost effective solution to our customers to manage their bio-hazardous waste. Following the industry trend, we are excited that we are about to offer a Personal Health Record Storage Device to our retail customers that will provide a healthy profit margin to their store and peace-of-mind to their customers.

January 2009 – PharmaLink renews membership to HDMA and continues participation in the Returns Task Force
PharmaLink has been a member of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) since 2007, and an active participant in the HDMA Returns Task Force (RTF). The mission of the HDMA Returns Task Force (RTF) is to identify best practices and develop recommendations for actions that address key issues and improve processes and technology efficiencies for returned and/or unsaleable healthcare products. The Returns Task Force intends to focus on three fundamental principles in developing any best practices or templates for processing returned healthcare products:

• Assuring the safety, security and integrity of drug products in the supply chain is critical.
• Reduction in the quantity of returns at the source is advantageous to all within the supply chain.
• Control of the disposition or final destination of the return is important.

November 2008 – PharmaLink joins the McKesson Nexus Returns Program
PharmaLink became an approved processor of the McKesson Nexus Returns Program. With the addition of the McKesson agreement, PharmaLink is now an approved processor for the top three wholesalers in the nation which allows us to offer unique services and benefits to our customers.

October 2008 – Innovatix, LLC signs new 3 year return goods contract with PharmaLink
Innovatix, LLC provides high quality group purchasing and consultative services to their national membership base of alternate care and non-acute care institutional providers. Their programs are providing services to patients in the Home Infusion, Extended Care, Long Term Care (Dispensing) Pharmacy, Retail and Mail Order Pharmacy, Institutional Providers and Independent Medical Oncologists segments. PharmaLink is an approved vendor and has been servicing Innovatix members since 2006.

September 2008 – MHA extends PharmaLink contract
Managed Health Care Associates, Inc (MHA); the largest provider of contract purchasing services to long-term care (LTC) pharmacies, has extended the PharmaLink returns contract for all their members by 2 years. PharmaLink has been servicing MHA members since 2005.

May 2008 – PharmaLink Sponsors HDMA Reverse Logistics Seminar
PharmaLink is sponsoring the HDMA Looking Forward in Reverse Logistics Seminar on September 22 and 23, 2008 at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Dallas, TX. This educational event will bring together industry leaders across the healthcare supply chain, as well as government and public policy experts to focus on the operational, financial and organizational challenges and processes associated with managing and reducing the volume and costs of returned goods. For more information on this event please visit HealthCareDistribution.org. To schedule a meeting please send an email to Info@pharmalinkinc.com

April 2008 – Academy of Independent Pharmacists endorses PharmaLink
Upon approval at the AIP Board meeting on April 22, 2008, the Academy announces its endorsement of PharmaLink for return services to its members. AIP members and the Academy enjoy special benefits when using PharmaLink services.

September 2007 – Armada Health Care, LLC signs return goods contract with PharmaLink
PharmaLink signs a 3 year contract with Armada Health Care, a specialty pharmacy group purchasing organization.

July 2007 – PharmaLink Sponsors Reverse Logistics Seminar
PharmaLink is sponsoring the HDMA Looking Forward in Reverse Logistics Seminar October 10th and 11th in Newark, NJ. This seminar will bring together industry leaders across the healthcare supply chain, as well as government and public policy experts to focus on the operational, financial and organizational issues and processes associated with managing and reducing the volume and costs of returned goods. For more information on this event please visit HealthCareDistribution.org To schedule a meeting please send an email to Info@pharmalinkinc.com

May 2007 – PharmaLink agreement with Innovatix, LLC.
Innovatix, LLC, one of the nation’s largest group purchasing organizations (GPO) serving the alternate care provider market, entered into its second year of a three year contract with PharmaLink, Inc.

April 2007 – PharmaLink completes facility expansion.
To meet the needs of our customers and to facilitate the growth that PharmaLink has been experiencing, we expanded our warehouse and processing facilities. This expansion will help to further increase the quality service that PharmaLink provides.

March 2007 – PharmaLink attends the 2007 HDMA Business Partners Exchange.
PharmaLink attended the 2007 HDMA Business Partners Exchange in Kissimmee, FL in order to continue to strengthen our relationships with Manufacturers and Wholesalers in the industry.

February 2007 – PharmaLink reaches new Milestone!
Thanks to the support of our customers, PharmaLink continues to experience strong growth and is now servicing 20% of the independent retail pharmacies in the US. Our quality services and proven innovation continue to aid in the growth of our customer base.

January 2007 - PharmaLink launches Sharps Disposal by Mail Solution
PharmaLink now offers the most innovative and complete disposal system designed for simplified management of used needles, syringes, and other small quantities of bio hazardous waste.

December 2006 - PharmaLink joins HDMA
PharmaLink joins Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) in order to team up with industry innovators and support best practices in distribution management.

October 2006 - MHA extends PharmaLink contract
Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) extends PharmaLink returns contract for all their members by 2 years.

October 2006 - PharmaLink published in Tampa Business Journal
The Tampa Bay Business Journal publishes an article in relation to PharmaLink’s acquisition and growth.

October 2006 - PharmaLink acquires Arkansas PRN
PharmaLink acquires Arkansas Pharmacy Returns Network, Inc. and forms strategic alliance with PRN owner.

October 2006 - PDM Healthcare selects PharmaLink as a preferred vendor
PharmaLink signs 3 year Group Purchasing Agreement with PDM Healthcare as a preferred vendor for their members reverse distribution needs.

June 2006 – PharmaLink launches Manufacturing logistics solution
PharmaLink launches its Manufacturing solution at the 2006 HDMA Distribution Management Conference & Technology Expo in Phoenix, Arizona.

April 2006 - PharmaLink is proud sponsor of NCPA/NIPCO program
PharmaLink is a sponsor of an innovative, multifaceted program designed to encourage community pharmacists to develop or expand their community aging, assisted living and long term care (CAALLTC) niche businesses. The program is entitled the NCPA/NIPCO Community Aging, Assisted Living and Long Term Care Certificate Program.

April 2006 - PharmaLink launches web based reporting
PharmaLink launches CreditLink, its web based reporting tool.

April 2006 - PharmaLink launches wholesaler Connect program
PharmaLink launches new Connect Rapid Returns Processing System.

March 2006 - PharmaLink introduces eBudget® web
PharmaLink launches eBudget® Web. In combination with their eBudget program, customers can now access the eBudget application from any PC with internet access.

January 2006 - PharmaLink partners with CDC "Get Smart Campaign"
PharmaLink partners with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work Campaign” to assist in the education of inappropriate use of antibiotics and the proper disposal of used antibiotics. For more information, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/community/index.htm

January 2006 - Innovatix, LLC signs return goods contract with PharmaLink
PharmaLink signs 3 year Group Purchasing Agreement with Innovatix, LLC.

December 2005 - PharmaLink releases 3rd generation of eBudget®
PharmaLink launches newest release of eBudget® V. 2.5.

October 2005 – MHA signs return goods contract with PharmaLink
PharmaLink, Inc. signs a Group Purchasing Agreement with Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA)

July 2005 - PBI signs return goods contract with PharmaLink
PharmaLink, Inc. signs 3 year Group Purchasing Agreement with Pharmaceutical Buyers, Inc. (PBI)