TORONTO, June 21, 2021 /CNW/ - CareRx Corporation ("CareRx" or the "Company") (TSX: CRRX), Canada's leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors living and other congregate care communities, announced today that it has closed the previously announced transaction to acquire Rexall Pharmacy Group's ("Rexall") long-term care pharmacy business in Ontario and Northern Alberta (the "Transaction").

Under the terms of the Transaction, CareRx acquired contracts serving approximately 4,000 residents of long-term care, assisted living and other congregate care settings across Ontario and Northern Alberta and a pharmacy fulfillment centre in Sudbury, Ontario.

CareRx satisfied the cash closing price of $3.5 million through existing cash on hand. The Transaction is expected to contribute annualized run-rate revenue of approximately $14 million and nominal adjusted EBITDA prior to integration synergies.

CareRx will be working with Rexall to transition residents serviced under the acquired contracts to CareRx pharmacy services over the course of next several weeks. Following these transitions, CareRx expects to service approximately 56,000 residents in over 950 seniors and other congregate care communities.

About CareRx

CareRx is Canada's leading provider of pharmacy services to seniors living communities. We serve over 56,000 residents in over 950 seniors and other congregate care communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres strategically located across the country. This allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner and quickly respond to routine changes in medication management. We use best-in-class technology that automates the preparation and verification of multi-dose compliance packaging of medication, providing the highest levels of safety and adherence for individuals with complex medication regimes. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

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SOURCE CareRx Corporation