Long-Term Care, Long-Term Partnership

Meet The Team

At Value Drug Company, our LTC team brings together deep industry expertise, hands-on experience, and a shared commitment to supporting independent pharmacies in their long-term care growth.

Margie Lydon – Manager, LTC Pharmacy Development Specialist

Margie is a pharmacist with extensive experience opening and operating multiple LTC pharmacies over the past 17 years. As a result, she is keenly aware of the challenges involved with exploring new sources of revenue and the process of adding and managing an LTC business.

She has helped more than 100 independent pharmacies with their LTC evolution and is actively involved as a Board member or individual with local, state, and national pharmacy organizations and initiatives including ASCP, NCPA and the NCPA-LTC division, CPESN, PPCN, Flip the Pharmacy, PPA, OPA, PSSNY, MPhA, KPhA and WVPA.

Todd Laser- Senior Director of Sales

Todd brings strategic leadership and 23 years of experience in connecting independent pharmacies with the services and support they need to thrive. He works closely with members to align their goals with Value Drug’s LTC offerings, ensuring pharmacies have the right tools, programs, and partnerships to succeed in the LTC space.

Brian Mikulski - LTC Business Development Manager

Brian has extensive experience in the pharmacy world in both the wholesaler and GPO spaces; primarily with LTC Closed Door pharmacies. His experience in navigating the complexities of the LTC landscape on both the purchasing and reimbursement side, ensure LTC partners of Value Drug have a trusted advisor that offers a consultative approach, with a focus on growing the pharmacy business and enabling a path to exemplary patient care.

Experience The Value For Yourself

Personalized, Hands-On Support

Our team of strategists brings hands-on experience in long-term care and works directly with your pharmacy to drive results. We provide solutions that help reduce costs, deliver personalized marketing services, and optimize workflow and operations. From assisting with proposals and contracts to joining facility presentations, we’re here to support your growth and increase positive resident care outcomes.

Exceptionally Accurate Order Fulfillment

Value Drug Company maintains one of the lowest error rates in the industry, ensuring you receive exactly what you need, when you need it.

Dedicated Customer Service

Our in-house support team understands the urgency and complexity of long-term care operations. You will receive fast, personalized service from real people who know your account.

Specialty Access Via Value Specialty Pharmacy

Through our subsidiary, Value Specialty Pharmacy (VSP), you gain access to a wide range of specialty medications for chronic and complex patients.

Advocacy For Your Pharmacy

At Value Drug Company, we’re more than a distributor, we’re a partner that stands with you. We actively support independent providers through membership in all state pharmacy associations we serve, as well as national organizations like the NCPA LTC Division and ASCP.

As the healthcare landscape continues to shift with major developments like PBM reform and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) you can count on us to have your back. We’re closely monitoring these changes, advocating for your interests, and keeping you informed every step of the way.

Additional Services

We also offer a range of additional services designed to support your pharmacy’s success. These include guidance on DEA-regulated medications and allocation override support, flexible financing options like extended pay terms, and access to preferred vendor partnerships. We can assist with delivery services, med carts, cold storage solutions, remote pharmacy support, and more.

Let’s Advance Care Together

Ready to take the next step? Join the network of independent pharmacies that trust Value Drug Company for tools, support, and advocacy to succeed in long-term care. Let’s build something stronger—together.

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