J M Smith

J M Smith is a privately held U.S. healthcare services, pharmaceutical distribution, and pharmacy technology company headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Founded in 1925, it operates business units that supply pharmaceuticals, home medical equipment, OTC products, pharmacy supplies, and software/technology services to independent community and long-term care pharmacies across the United States. Its core businesses include wholesale drug distribution through Smith Drug Company and pharmacy-focused technology and supply offerings through affiliated business units. The company is not a drug developer and does not appear to maintain a therapeutic R&D pipeline; instead, it is a commercial-stage healthcare distribution and pharmacy solutions company. J M Smith is commonly described as one of the largest privately held companies in South Carolina.