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H.D. Smith founder dies at age 87

October 12, 2015 by Chain Drug Review drug wholesaler, H.D. Smith, Henry Dale Smith Jr., Henry Dale Smith Sr. 2015, Issue 10-12-2015, Issues, News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Henry Dale Smith Sr., founder and chairman emeritus of H.D. Smith, the nation’s largest independent drug wholesaler, died at age 87. “The entire H.D. Smith family is deeply saddened by the loss of our founder and a pioneer in health care distribution,” said Henry Dale Smith Jr., his eldest son and current

H.D. Smith announces passing of founder

September 21, 2015 by Chain Drug Review drug wholesaler, H.D. Smith, Henry Dale Smith Jr., Henry Dale Smith Sr. Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Supplier News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Henry Dale Smith Sr., founder and chairman emeritus of H.D. Smith, has died at age 87. The nation’s largest independent drug wholesaler said Monday that Smith passed away in Springfield, Ill., surrounded by family and loved ones. Smith founded H.D. Smith in January 1954, serving local pharmacies in the Midwest. A pharmacist