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AmerisourceBergen Announces Operating Commitments to Address Opioid Diversion and AbuseAmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare solutions leader, announced today a commitment to a set of ongoing operating principles in order to further support the Company's efforts to address opioid diversion and abuse. Since 2007, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation has reported to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and stopped shipment of tens of thousands of suspicious orders, and has provided daily reports of all opioid-based medication orders to the DEA including the quantity, type and receiving pharmacy of each order that has been shipped. Beyond this ongoing transparency with enforcement agencies, the Company is also publicly announcing a set of ongoing operational commitments in line with its efforts to safeguard the supply chain, including:
"The commitments and initiatives announced today reflect our belief that all companies in healthcare should be constantly looking at ways to innovate, collaborate and enhance existing practices in order to best combat the opioid issue," said Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AmerisourceBergen. "Alongside our recent legislative recommendations aimed at supporting regulator and industry data transparency, these reflect our dedication to doing our part to combat diversion and misuse of opioid products." About AmerisourceBergen AmerisourceBergen provides pharmaceutical products, value-driving services and business solutions that improve access to care. Tens of thousands of healthcare providers, veterinary practices and livestock producers trust us as their partner in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Global manufacturers depend on us for services that drive commercial success for their products. Through our daily work-and powered by our 20,000 associates-we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #11 on the Fortune 500, with more than $150 billion in annual revenue. The company is headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa. and has a presence in 50+ countries. Learn more at amerisourcebergen.com.
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