[December 13, 2012]

PharMerica Corporation Acquires Amerita, Inc.

PharMerica Corporation (NYSE: PMC), a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, today announced that it has acquired Amerita, Inc. in an all cash transaction. Amerita is a provider of specialty home infusion services with operations in Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Utah. This transaction is expected to be moderately accretive to the Company in 2013.

Commenting on the transaction, Gregory S. Weishar, PharMerica Corporation's Chief Executive Officer, said, "Amerita is a leading provider of specialty infusion services, and represents an opportunity for PharMerica to leverage existing pharmacies and broaden our product offerings. Strategically, we believe the ability to serve patients in their home will support the efforts of our long-term care clients as they adapt to the changing healthcare landscape."

About PharMerica

PharMerica Corporation is a leading institutional pharmacy services company servicing healthcare facilities in the United States. PharMerica operates institutional pharmacies in 44 states. PharMerica's customers are institutional healthcare providers, such as nursing centers, assisted living facilities, hospials and other long-term care providers. The Company also provides pharmacy management services to long-term care hospitals.

Forward-looking Statements

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