Shields Health Solutions
Integrates specialty pharmacy services into hospitals and health systems
Company facts
- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 3,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Lee Cooper
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Corporate Round · $3.5B · 2025
- Subsidiaries
- Excelera
About
Shields Health Solutions has evolved since its inception in 2012 into America’s premier specialty pharmacy accelerator, dedicated to empowering health systems across the nation. Our mission revolves around breaking down barriers that patients face in obtaining the essential medications they need for complex and chronic conditions. Through integrated specialty pharmacy solutions, we ensure that over 90% of limited distribution drugs are accessible to patients, significantly enhancing their chances for effective treatment. What started as a vision to innovate pharmacy services has transformed into a movement that prioritizes patient-first care. Today, we proudly collaborate with over 80 health systems, aiding more than 1.6 million patients annually. We emphasize innovative partnerships and robust team dynamics, earning us recognition as a Great Place to Work. By leveraging advanced technology and a skilled team of clinical pharmacists and technicians, Shields Health Solutions stands at the forefront of revolutionizing patient care. Our commitment is to elevate the standard of service while ensuring affordability and accessibility, thus creating a tangible impact on the lives we touch.