FOOD NETWORK’S ROBERT IRVINE TO SHARE SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS STORIES WITH
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY ATTENDEES
Chesterbrook, PA (FEBRUARY 3, 2014) – AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (ABDC) will hold its annual independent community pharmacy tradeshow, ThoughtSpot 2014™, from July 30 – August 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the company announced today. As it has in years before, the show is expected to draw thousands of independent community pharmacists from ABDC’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy national network and beyond, as well as more than 250 exhibitors from across the pharmaceutical supply chain. Attendees can find more information and begin registering today at ThoughtSpot2014.com.
Special guest speaker Robert Irvine – host of the hit Food Network shows Dinner: Impossible and Restaurant: Impossible – will take the stage at ThoughtSpot’s general session. With a focus on revitalizing locations, controlling inventory and improving business offerings and customer service, the practices Irvine employs are applicable to independent pharmacies.
“We have a long-standing commitment to our customers, independent community pharmacies, because we believe in the personalized care they provide to patients,” said A.J. Caffentzis, senior vice president of sales and marketing, ABDC. “We support pharmacies with programs and services that offer unparalleled knowledge, reach and partnership in caring for patients. ThoughtSpot 2014 reinforces our dedication to this practice, our Good Neighbor Pharmacy members and how AmerisourceBergen is helping to shape healthcare delivery.”
While at ThoughtSpot, independent community pharmacists can expect:
· Education about new tools and services to manage the dynamic changes in healthcare, to better compete in today’s challenging environment, and to enhance the quality of patient care and safety
· Buying opportunities with a variety of exhibitors offering special pricing incentives
· Networking with peers during planned events and programs
About AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. Servicing both healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers 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 niche premium logistics and pharmaceutical packaging to reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services. With over $80 billion in annualized revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and employs approximately 13,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #32 on the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.