Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy expands to Southern California

SWARTZ CREEK, Mich. Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy last week announced the opening of its branch in San Bernardino, Calif.

Diplomat has six additional locations in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Florida.

"In January, our contracts with managed care organizations in California will potentially impact over 1 million people," stated Atheer Kaddis, Diplomat's VP managed care. "Our new San Bernardino location is an important resource for those patients. It will also provide our customers in the Western United States with best-in-class distribution and patient care services."

"With new West Coast managed care contracts and expanded national programs we are thrilled to be adding a location in the greater Los Angeles area," stated Phil Hagerman, president and CEO of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy. "We also look forward to providing new jobs in southern California as we build out our facility to be a full service West Coast distribution center for Diplomat."