IVPCARE is Honored with Pacesetter Award for Second Year

Carrollton, Texas, September 20, 2000 - For the second year in a row, IVPCARE is honored to be a recipient of the Pacesetter Award, which recognizes the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Dallas area. IVPCARE representatives will be present at an awards ceremony for all Pacesetter winners at the Westin Galleria on September 28.

"Our company focuses on striving to provide the best pharmaceutical service and customer care to patients dealing with infertility, multiple sclerosis and arthritis," said President Von Best. "To receive the Pacesetter Award for our success, while working towards the meaningful goal of improving the lives of others, is a true honor."

Companies from across the Metroplex and from various industries applied for the award this year through the Dallas Business Journal. IVPCARE is among the 25 chosen to be recognized. The nine-year-old company qualifies in the midsize category with more than $10 million net sales.

According to Dallas Business Journal Publisher Huatley Paton, "In this elite group, growth rates are frequently triple-digit, and no one with revenue growth of less than 25 percent last year would make the list." He also said that Pacesetter companies include some of the most exciting entrepreneurial stories and represent the future of the Dallas Metroplex economy.

All companies who are nominated are required to submit a three-year sales history proving an annual increase in sales. The financial information must be signed by an accountant and is reviewed and ranked by professionals from Deloitte & Touche L.L.P.

IVPCARE is headquartered in Carrollton, Texas and has two distribution facilities. The company employs more than 100 individuals focused on delivering the highest level of customer service available in the industry. Professional staff members include pharmacists and clinical specialists. Management believes that a key contributing factor to the company's strength is the corporate-wide focus on minimizing the burden and stress felt by its customers. This service-oriented culture is mirrored by the company's relationship with its employees.

About IVPCARE

IVPCARE is the largest privately held national specialty pharmacy offering clinical services and distribution of pharmaceuticals developed for chronic therapeutic indications.  IVPCARE provides comprehensive programs for patients, physicians, payors and pharmaceutical manufacturers for a growing number of disease states including hepatitis C, infertility, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and others.  Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, IVPCARE has distribution facilities there, as well as in Torrance, Calif., St. Louis, Mo., and Wilmington, Mass.