Chem Rx

Chem Rx is a leading provider of institutional pharmacy services, primarily serving the long-term care sector, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and residential programs for the developmentally disabled. Based in Long Beach, New York, the company provides comprehensive medication management, high-volume prescription fulfillment, and specialized consulting services to healthcare facilities. In 2010, Chem Rx was acquired by PharMerica for approximately $280 million, a move that significantly expanded PharMerica's presence in the New York metropolitan area and the Northeastern United States. The company is recognized for its integration of advanced technology in medication dispensing and electronic record-keeping to enhance patient safety and regulatory compliance. Today, it operates as a key regional brand within the PharMerica network, focusing on the complex pharmaceutical needs of geriatric and chronically ill populations.