FLINT, Mich., Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Diplomat
Pharmacy, Inc. (NYSE: DPLO) is celebrating American Pharmacists
Month with a campaign to honor pharmacists in specialty and explore
the myths, facts, and possibilities of what a pharmacist in
specialty can do for you.
Diplomat released a series of videos in which children are asked
about the world of pharmacy. Watch the videos at
https://diplomat.is/american-pharmacists-month/.
October is American Pharmacists Month, started by the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Throughout its history,
Pharmacists Month has served to educate the public on
pharmacy-related topics.
"At Diplomat, pharmacist play a significant role in the delivery
of care to patients," Diplomat CEO and Chairman Phil Hagerman said. "They monitor and prevent
drug interactions, consult prescribers on new and emerging
treatment options, and help patients understand how to use their
medications safely and effectively. This campaign gives us the
opportunity to recognize pharmacists in specialty."
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give
current expectations or forecasts of future events or our future
financial or operating performance. The forward-looking
statements contained in this press release are based on
management's good-faith belief and reasonable judgment based on
current information. These statements are qualified by
important risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our
control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially
from those forecasted or indicated by such forward-looking
statements. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, you
should review Diplomat's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including "Risk Factors" in Diplomat's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2015 and in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as may be
required by any applicable laws, Diplomat assumes no obligation to
publicly update such forward-looking statements, which are made as
of the date hereof or the earlier date specified herein, whether as
a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
About Diplomat
Diplomat (NYSE: DPLO) serves patients and physicians in all 50
states. Headquartered in Flint,
Michigan, the company focuses on medication management
programs for people with complex chronic diseases, including
oncology, immunology, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, specialized
infusion therapy and many other serious or long-term conditions.
Diplomat opened its doors in 1975 as a neighborhood pharmacy with
one essential tenet: "Take good care of patients and the rest falls
into place." Today, that tradition continues—always focused on
improving patient care and clinical adherence. For more information
visit diplomat.is.
CONTACT:
Kali Lucas,
Public Relations Specialist
810.768.9580 | press@diplomat.is
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