Agreement facilitates better access to top
anatomical pathology solutions by more diagnostic labs
nationwide
NORTHFIELD, Ill., April 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline, a market-leading
manufacturer and supplier of medical supplies and solutions, is
pleased to announce that it is now a direct distributor for
Epredia, a member of PHC Group. Epredia is a global leader in the
anatomical pathology field, providing comprehensive solutions for
precision cancer diagnostics and tissue diagnostics. Epredia offers
a wide breadth of solutions that have and will continue to
transform the anatomical pathology market.
With its new status as distributor, Medline can offer
laboratories and customers across the continuum of care access to
anatomical pathology products from Epredia, thus expanding
Medline's extensive portfolio of lab products, devices and
equipment.
"Medline is confidently and quickly growing our presence in the
lab space," said Nicole Krpan,
general manager of Laboratory at Medline. "And, we are excited
to augment our lab product offering with Epredia – whose legacy and
brands are deeply embedded and always in demand in the
market."
Increasing complexity of cancer diagnostics means laboratories
are under increasing pressure to speed up processes and reduce
costs. Laboratories in acute and non-acute care settings around the
world have looked to Epredia for solutions that improve the
laboratory workflow to help pathologists deliver quality results
and timely diagnoses.
"We are excited to begin this partnership with Medline as we
serve our mutual customers in the Anatomical Pathology market
space," said Larry Cook, vice
president of Epredia Commercial Operations - Americas. "With
Medline's extensive distribution network combined with Epredia's
products, commercial and service support, this partnership
strengthens our focus centered on 'improving lives by enhancing
cancer diagnostics' for patients, researchers, and clinical
laboratories in the U.S. market."
With a lab portfolio of more than 150,000 products, Medline
helps strengthen lab performance and influence in every diagnostic
setting. Medline lab specialists bring lab, supply chain and other
stakeholders together to build a framework for driving greater
savings, efficiencies, and overall value. Health systems and
laboratories interested in Epredia solutions can contact their
Medline representatives.
About Epredia
Epredia is a global leader in the supply of comprehensive
laboratory solutions for anatomic pathology, histology, and
cytology instruments and consumables. Epredia offers solutions for
precision cancer diagnostics through our trusted brands Erie
Scientific, Richard Allen Scientific, Shandon, Microm and
Menzel-Gläser, which have been known as pioneers, innovators, and
standard-bearers of excellence within the industry for over the
last 85 years. Epredia was established following the acquisition of
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Anatomical Pathology business by PHC
Holdings Corporation in 2019. Epredia has manufacturing locations
in the United States, the
United Kingdom, Italy and China and a total of around 1,400 employees.
Epredia is committed to achieving its mission to improve lives by
enhancing cancer diagnostics for patients around the world. For
further information on Epredia and its products, please
visit www.epredia.com.
About Medline
Medline is a healthcare company – a
medical supply manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider
focused on improving the overall operating performance of
healthcare. Partnering across the continuum of care, Medline helps
providers to activate the clinical and supply chain resources
needed to deliver their best care. With the agility to solve
problems quickly and the scale to partner with providers for their
sustained success, Medline is able to invest in its customers for
the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market
with customized solutions.
Medline was most recently named to the Forbes America's
Best Large Employers and Best Employers for
Women lists, and was recognized for the 13th year by the
Chicago Tribune as a Top Workplace. Headquartered in
Northfield, Ill., Medline has
38,000+ employees worldwide and operates in over 100 countries and
territories. Learn more at www.medline.com.
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