April, 2009 – PHOENIX, AZ —The Apothecary Shops (TAS) is a specialty pharmacy which offers medications to patients with complex medical conditions and to physicians and veterinarians for in-office use. The Company, through its retail locations and mail order services, focuses on providing medications that require complicated preparation, handling, patient support, and billing. TAS distributes and, in some cases, compounds drugs that treat a variety of diseases and conditions, including HIV, fertility, cancer, vision loss, veterinary care, and organ failure. By providing outstanding support to both patients and referring clinicians, TAS has achieved exceptional growth throughout the past decade. We look forward to working with the Company to help expand the reach of its services while maintaining the high level of patient focus, clinical expertise, and quality which have always characterized TAS.