Cencora, a global healthcare company, has unveiled its new initiative, Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions, aimed at enhancing support for hospital and health system customers. This unified portfolio of services is designed to help healthcare organizations optimize their operations and improve their financial outcomes, addressing the growing challenges they face.
Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions integrates Cencora’s comprehensive suite of pharmacy and supply chain solutions to offer a seamless and improved customer experience. The range of services includes specialty drug purchasing, cost management strategies, and supply chain solutions such as logistics, transport, and inventory management, all designed to support healthcare providers in managing their operations efficiently.
David Tinsley, recently appointed SVP and General Manager of Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions, commented, “Healthcare is changing fast, and we recognize the emerging challenges and pressures our customers face today. The development and launch of Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions reflect our commitment to providing our customers with the support and solutions they need to overcome challenges, drive growth, and continue delivering high-quality care.”
According to a report from the American Hospital Association, hospitals and health systems are under increasing financial pressure, with operational costs continuing to rise. In response, Cencora’s Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions aims to support hospitals of all sizes—from small regional providers to large, specialized healthcare organizations. The solution is designed to help customers:
- Optimize Operations: By providing flexible, resilient supply chain solutions, including inventory storage and tracking, and specialized freight services.
- Improve Financial Performance: Through customized solutions that enhance health system efficiency, improve data insights, and automate key processes to reduce costs.
- Expand Care: By offering pharmacy-to-patient solutions that help improve patient access to therapies and clinical outcomes.
- Safeguard Tomorrow: By ensuring consistent access to critical therapies, Cencora’s solutions help safeguard the long-term reliability of the supply chain.
Matt Glucksmann, SVP & President of Health System and Government Services at Cencora, emphasized the company’s collaborative approach, saying, “We work closely with our customers to understand their operational, financial, and strategic priorities, tailoring our solutions to help them achieve their goals. In today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment, we aim to solve their most pressing issues through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and expert guidance, all with the goal of improving the pharmacy experience and patient outcomes.”
Cencora will also showcase Accelerate Pharmacy Solutions at the ASHP Midyear’s Clinical Meeting & Exhibition from December 8–12 in New Orleans. Attendees interested in learning more can visit Cencora’s booth (No. 547).
About Cencora
Cencora is a global pharmaceutical solutions organization that partners with innovators across the healthcare value chain to optimize market access to therapies. With a workforce of over 46,000 employees worldwide, Cencora focuses on delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality pharmaceutical products and solutions to healthcare providers. Ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #24 on the Global Fortune 500, Cencora generates over $250 billion in annual revenue.
