Cardinal Health Welcomes Record Number of Attendees at its Annual Independent Pharmacy ...( ...),Health

WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --To kick off its annual retail pharmacy trade show, Cardinal Health today launched new tools and services designed to help independent retail pharmacies improve local access to quality, cost-effective health care in their communities.

With a conference theme of "A more perfect union," Cardinal Health used the historic backdrop of the nation's capitol to underscore its continued commitment to creating successful, long-term partnerships with retail independent pharmacies and to continue to make health care more cost-effective so its customers can focus more time on meeting patient needs.

"As the nation's health care debate continues to focus on finding the best ways to improve the cost and quality of health care, independent pharmacies play a critical role in providing patients with local access to the personalized health care services they need," said Mike Kaufmann, CEO of Cardinal Health's Pharmaceutical segment. "We remain focused on supporting the long-term success of independent pharmacies by helping them improve efficiency, connect with new patients and deliver the health care services their communities need most."

Key new offerings introduced at the 2009 Cardinal Health Retail Business Conference include:

• Specialized Care Centers for Diabetes, Home Health Care and Immunizations --- Studies show that 20 percent of U.S. residents will be over the age of 65 by 2030(1), and more than 30 million will have diabetes by 2030(2). These statistics are fueling a tremendous patient need for home health care, durable medical equipment and diabetes products and services. Understanding that community pharmacists are perfectly positioned to deliver these personalized services at the local level, Cardinal Health launched new Specialized Care Centers to provide retailers with education, train
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