Who Owns PharMerica?
PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy brand of BrightSpring Health Services, a publicly traded provider headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. It dispenses medications to nursing homes and long-term care facilities and anchors BrightSpring's pharmacy business alongside OnePoint Patient Care.
Parent Company
Founded
1997
Status
Publicly Traded
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PharMerica Timeline
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Who Owns PharMerica?
- Parent Company: BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
- Ownership Type: Subsidiary
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock Ticker: NASDAQ: BTSG
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| PharMerica | BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. | Subsidiary |
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History of PharMerica
- Founded: 1997
- Founders: PharMerica (predecessor company)
PharMerica built a national long-term care pharmacy operation serving skilled nursing and senior living facilities. It combined with ResCare in 2023 to form BrightSpring Health Services, keeping its name on the pharmacy business that includes the OnePoint Patient Care specialty pharmacy.
About BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
What does BrightSpring Health Services do?
BrightSpring provides specialty pharmacy services and home- and community-based care across the United States. Its Pharmacy Solutions segment supplies institutional and specialty pharmacy services, while Provider Services delivers home health, hospice, and personal care.
Is BrightSpring publicly traded?
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Yes. The company listed on NASDAQ in January 2024 under the ticker BTSG. KKR and Walgreens Boots Alliance remain its largest shareholders.
Who owns BrightSpring?
BrightSpring is publicly held but retains significant sponsorship from its private equity history. KKR and Walgreens Boots Alliance are the largest shareholders. Jon Rousseau serves as chairman, president, and CEO.
Where is BrightSpring headquartered?
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The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, where its ResCare predecessor was founded in 1974.
What happened to ResCare?
ResCare rebranded as BrightSpring Health Services in 2023 after its 2019 merger with PharMerica created a combined pharmacy and care platform. The ResCare name was retired in favor of a unified master brand ahead of the 2024 IPO.
- Founded: 1974
- Headquarters: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Company Type: Publicly Traded
- Stock: NASDAQ: BTSG
- Revenue: $12.9 billion (FY2025, continuing operations)
- Employees: Approximately 39,000
Where Is PharMerica Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
PharMerica Categories & Tags
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PharMerica Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Backed by BrightSpring Health Services scale and distribution
- +Established brand recognition in its segment
- +Part of a diversified parent portfolio
Considerations
- -Segment competition remains intense
- -Parent priorities can shift resources between brands
Frequently Asked Questions About PharMerica
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Sources & Further Reading
- BrightSpring Official Site �
- BrightSpring Company Page � /companies/brightspring-health-services
Competitors to PharMerica
These competing brands operate in the same categories and provide similar products or services. Compare key attributes to understand market positioning and competitive landscape.
| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana | USA | 2000 | Integrated | United states | All-ages | |
| Cvs Health | USA | 1981 | Mass market | United states | All-ages |
Learn More About Competitors
Healthcare PharmaceuticalsHumana Pharmacy (CenterWell Pharmacy)
Owned by Humana Inc.
Humana's mail-order and specialty pharmacy business, rebranded CenterWell Pharmacy in 2022 and serving millions of Humana members with home delivery and specialty drug services.
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Healthcare PharmaceuticalsOmnicare
Owned by CVS Health Corporation
Long-term care pharmacy services provider, formerly owned by CVS Health. Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2025 after $949 million False Claims Act judgment.
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Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: PharMerica competes with 2 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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Boots is privately owned, unlike PharMerica which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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Duane Reade is privately owned, unlike PharMerica which is under a publicly traded parent company.
Healthcare PharmaceuticalsWalgreens
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Walgreens is the largest U.S. pharmacy retail brand, operating roughly 8,000 stores. It went private in August 2025 under Sycamore Partners as a standalone company.
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Band-Aid is privately owned, unlike PharMerica which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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Benadryl is privately owned, unlike PharMerica which is under a publicly traded parent company.
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