Emmaus Life Sciences has entered into a distribution agreement with DMS Pharmaceutical Group. The agreement makes Endari available to patients represented by the U.S. Department of Defense, which include three million active military personnel and 9.4 million beneficiaries.
DMS is a Park Ridge, Illinois-based pharmaceutical wholesale provider and vendor supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense. DMS supplies prescription and over-the-counter drugs to military base treatment facilities, hospitals and medical clinics.
The agreement will provide distribution for Endari, the first FDA-approved treatment for sickle cell disease in nearly 20 years, to military personnel and beneficiaries with sickle cell disease.
“Our new partnership with DMS Pharmaceutical is an exciting step forward as we strive to make Endari more available to patients who need it,” said Yutaka Niihara, MD, MPH, CEO and founder of Emmaus Life Sciences. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to ensure that the men and women serving our country, as well as their family members, have access to Endari.”
“DMS Pharmaceutical is pleased to collaborate with Emmaus on Endari as a therapeutic treatment for our Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities’ patients afflicted by sickle cell disease," said Sam Lazich, President of DMS. "DMS’ tag line – ‘Service is the Difference’ – is the cornerstone of the company’s relationships with its customers – a theme that continues to guide us. We do everything we can to provide exceptional service to our customers. Our relationship with Emmaus further strengthens our ability to serve our important military customers and patients.”