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Good Neighbor Pharmacy Provider Network and Mirixa Corporation Team Up To Deliver Targeted Clinical Programs
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Provider Network and Mirixa Corporation Team Up To Deliver Targeted Clinical Programs
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. and ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 19, 2007) - The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Provider Network™, the largest managed care network of community pharmacies in the country, has teamed with clinical information technology provider Mirixa Corporation to jointly deliver patient care programs that achieve optimal clinical and business results.
The agreement allies the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Provider Network, consisting of approximately 5,000 Good Neighbor Pharmacies and Good Neighbor Pharmacy Affiliates, with Mirixa's network, which now totals more than 40,000 pharmacies ranging from single-store independents to large chains.
"One of our primary goals is to arm our customers with new and innovative products and services," said George Saunders, vice president, professional services of AmerisourceBergen. "This collaboration aligns two industry leaders committed to improving patient care by coupling the best clinical technologies with outstanding service levels. Our collective pharmacy customers will be better equipped to deliver a standard of care that truly sets them apart from competition and delivers the best care to patients."
"Our portfolio of clinical technologies for pharmacy bolsters patient safety, identifies and addresses care gaps, presents new treatment opportunities, and improves treatment plan adherence in a very cost-effective way," said Don Hackett, chief executive officer of Mirixa. "As one of our key success factors is leveraging consumer-trusted, pharmacist-delivered care, we are certain our technology solutions will help Good Neighbor Pharmacies improve performance and realize important growth opportunities and we are excited to be working with the rebranded network."
About AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel, the Company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to pharmacy services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services, and physician education. With more than $64 billion in annual revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs more than 13,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #29 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.
About Mirixa
Mirixa Corporation is a leading developer of innovative clinical solutions that facilitate pharmacist-based patient care services and a leader in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) technology solutions. Founded by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), Mirixa has assembled the largest pharmacy services network of its kind with over 40,000 contracted community pharmacies - including both independents and chains. Mirixa's technology portfolio empowers the delivery of highly targeted medication management programs, patient education, recruitment campaigns and patient medication records. The company's leadership team shares a vision and passion for improving patient care, reducing overall health costs and expanding consumer access to accurate medication information. For more information visit www.mirixa.com.
