“We’re pleased to enter into this mutually beneficial agreement with H.D. Smith. Our financial incentive programs are tailored for community pharmacies that are looking for ways to reduce operating costs, increase efficiencies, and generate new revenue opportunities,” said David McNeal, national director of sales, community pharmacy, Innovation. “We realize that investing in automation in this economic climate is a huge decision. We believe our products provide a technology growth path that’s both affordable and that guarantees their automation investment.”

Innovation’s PharmASSIST product suite is comprised of PharmASSIST Symphony® Systems (workflow and counting technology), Eyecon™ (countertop counting technology), SmartScale™ (counting scale), SmartCabinet® (counting technology) ROBOTx® (retail robotic dispensing), and High-Volume Solutions (robotic dispensing and distribution systems for central fill/mail order). Innovation has achieved Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft® Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing Innovation’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.

H.D. Smith customers seeking additional information on the H.D. Smith/Innovation partnership can contact their regional H.D. Smith sales representative or Innovation sales at (607) 352-2101.

About H.D. Smith
Headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, H. D. Smith is the largest privately-held, national full-service wholesale distributor that provides a complete line of pharmaceuticals, home healthcare products, OTCs, HBAs, surgical supplies, seasonal merchandise and a wide array of marketing programs to retail, hospital, and institutional pharmacies. The company has distribution facilities in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New England, New Jersey and Texas that service major markets throughout the United States. Additional information about H. D. Smith can be found at www.hdsmith.com.

About Innovation Associates
Innovation Associates, Inc., a leader in the world of automated prescription dispensing, offers the PharmASSIST family of products to address the prescription growth, quality assurance, pharmacy workflow, and cost control challenges of all size pharmacies. With over three decades of broad-based, business experience, Innovation Associates is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality pharmacy automation products to the pharmacy industry. For more information on Innovation Associates, Inc., visit www.innovat.com.

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