Mawdsley-Brooks is one of the UK's largest independent pharmaceutical distributors. The company, operating as Mawdsleys, supplying more than 20,000 lines of branded, generic, and OTC products to pharmacies, hospitals, and other medical facilities. Founded in 1825, the company also offers merchandising and marketing services to independent pharmacists. Its Doncaster Pharmaceuticals subsidiary specializes in generic and imported drugs, while its Positive Solutions unit provides software and services for pharmacy management. Mawdsleys has distribution centers across the UK, as well as global import/export operations.

Batley's operates more than 20 stores from Glasgow in the north to Exeter in the south. Stores offer a variety of items, including frozen foods, fresh produce, snacks, sodas, beer, wine, meat, and fish. Non-food items include household accessories, hardware, and pet supplies. Open only to the trade, customers of Batley's include retailers and caterers. Batley's is owned by Bestway Holdings. In 2010 the firm acquired Martex's three branches and foodservice business from Scotland's CJ Lang.

Topco Associates is a top company in terms of private-label procurement. Topco uses the combined purchasing clout of more than 60 member companies (mostly supermarket operators and foodservice suppliers) nationwide to wring discounts from wholesalers and manufacturers. Topco distributes more than 5,000 private-label items, including fresh meat and produce, dairy and bakery goods, and health and beauty aids, to retail locations throughout the US. Its brands include Food Club, Shurfine, and a line of "Top" labels such as Top Crest and Top Care. In addition to procurement, Topco helps its members contain costs through financial-services programs and other business services.

Grupo Casa Saba, S.A.B. de C. V., through its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-channel and multi-product wholesale distributor in Mexico, the United States. It distributes pharmaceutical products, health, beauty aids and consumer goods, general merchandise, publications, and various other products. In addition, the company offers freight services to third parties; real estate services; value added services comprising multiple daily deliveries, emergency product replacement, merchandising, marketing support, and other customer counseling services; and training, conferences, and trade fairs. It serves privately-owned and government pharmacies, mass merchandisers, regional and national supermarkets, department stores, retail and convenience stores, wholesalers, and other specialized channels. The company also operates medical clinics; and offers specialized medical, rehabilitation, and surgical services. As of December 31, 2009, Grupo Casa Saba, S.A.B. de C. V. operated a network of 22 distribution centers. Grupo Casa Saba, S.A.B. de C. V. was founded in 1892 and is based in Mexico, Mexico.

Palmer & Harvey McLane (P&H) is the leading retail food wholesaler in the UK, serving supermarkets, independent shops, convenience stores, and pubs through its 10 distribution centers. The company supplies retailers with with a full menu of broadline grocery products, fresh produce, canned goods, meats, and frozen foods. It also distributes beer, sprits, and wine, as well as tobacco products and general merchandise. In addition to its wholesale distribution business, P&H offers commercial printing services, electronic point-of-sale systems, and store-design services.

PBA Health injects the pharmacy industry with the right kind of medicine. Pharmacy Buying Association, operating as PBA Health, is a bit of a "one-stop" provider to pharmacies, including community-based pharmacies, as well as hospitals, clinics, and select pharmaceutical chains. The company provides group purchasing, inventory management, and cost-efficiency services, bringing competitive prices and fair reimbursements to pharmacies on more than 5,500 branded prescription, generic, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. PBA Health also offers its customers in-store operating systems that use proprietary software to track inventory, fill prescriptions, and follow third-party claims.

Blitz Ventures, Inc., which does business as BottomLine Foods, procures and sells a variety of closeout food and grocery products to institutions, manufacturers, brokers, hunger relief organizations, government agencies, and others. BottomLine products include frozen and fresh foods, dry goods, health and beauty products, and general merchandise.

Value Drug Company was formed in 1934 as a cooperative by 19 local Independent Pharmacists to consolidate their purchasing power. Rated as one of the top independent wholesale drug distributors in the United States, we have continually been able to meet our goal to offer our customers the very best value in products and services that can be obtained. The mission of Value Drug Company is to serve as a support system for all aspects of Independent Pharmacy. Our Board of Directors and Management are committed to this mission. Combining our strength with yours, we form a powerful distribution channel to help you service the Independent Pharmacy's customer needs.

McKesson Canada, the largest distributor of pharmaceutical and medical supplies in Canada, is a subsidiary of top US health care supply management company McKesson Corporation. The company serves some 8,000 customers, which include retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics, and institutions, from more than 15 facilities throughout Canada. McKesson Canada also offers pharmacy and hospital automation services, including medication management, logistics, information technology, and outsourcing services such as call centers that provide disease management and nurse triage services.

Alex Lee, Inc. is a leading distributor of food and other products to retailers and foodservice operators. Its Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) subsidiary supplies food and general merchandise to more than 850 retailers in 10 states, and MDI's own Consolidation Services business provides warehousing and logistics services. The Institutional Food House unit is a foodservice supplier that serves customers in the hospitality industry. Alex Lee also operates Lowe's Food Stores, a chain of about 110 grocery stores in the Carolinas and Virginia. Alex and Lee George started the company in 1931. The George family continues to control Alex Lee.

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