Connecticut-based Partners Pharmacy has debuted a sister company, Avantum Hospice Pharmacy.

“We are so excited to announce the launch of Avantum,” said Anthony Spero, president of Avantum. “ … As the healthcare industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, Avantum ensures the best service to meet patients’ hospice pharmacy needs.”

Partners Pharmacy serves medication management needs of over 48,000 residents in more than 500 long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living communities in nine states, making it one of the largest long-term care pharmacy providers.