CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pharmacy Times, the leading media resource for pharmacists and the pharmacy industry, has been named 2019 Industry News Provider of the Year by the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance (APPA).

“We are thrilled that Pharmacy Times® has been recognized once again as the industry news provider of the year,” said Brian Haug, president of Pharmacy & Healthcare Communications LLC. “The role of community pharmacy has changed from dispensers of product to dispensers of care and it is now more critical than ever for us to maintain a leadership role in the education and promotion of the pharmacist as an integral part of the collaborative care team.”

Marking its fifth anniversary, the APPA industry awards each year recognize outstanding performances in the pharmaceutical industry, lauding both companies and individuals for their innovation, dedication and best-in-class service. The award winners are chosen from six categories during an open voting period that closed this year on Friday, April 5. Pharmacy Times® received 1,348 votes.

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About Pharmacy Times®

Pharmacy Times® is the leading media resource for pharmacists and the pharmacy industry, providing practical clinical and professional information pharmacists can use in their everyday practices when counseling patients and interacting with other health care providers. Each issue and the website contain articles and features covering industry trends, medication errors, drug interactions, patient education, disease state management, patient counseling, product news, pharmacy law and more. Additionally, Pharmacy Times Continuing Education™ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Pharmacy Times® is part of MJH Associates Inc., the largest privately held, independent full-service medical media company in the U.S. dedicated to delivering trusted health care news across multiple channels.