Founded in 1954, H. D. Smith is one of the largest privately held, full-service wholesale distributors in the United States that provides pharmaceutical and home health care products. It produces the DrugSmith, a monthly customer publication, which offers information related to product introductions, recalls, programs and services. The company provides time saving solutions, including bar code scanning, electronic data interchange and forward fill orders. H. D. Smith offers various marketing programs. The company serves retail stores, hospitals and institutional pharmacies. It works with various companies to offer the influenza and pneumonia vaccination program for pharmacies. The company is affiliated with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Health Industry Group Purchasing Association. It operates distribution centers in California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Texas. Headquartered in Springfield, Ill., H. D. Smith maintains a location in Pompano Beach, Fla.