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Dispensary of Hope CEO, Scott Cornwell, receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Accessible Medicines

Dispensary of Hope CEO, Scott Cornwell, receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Accessible Medicines

Scott Cornwell, Chief Executive Officer of Dispensary of Hope — a national nonprofit medical distributor and key medication assistance program of Ascension — has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Accessible Medicines, the organization’s highest recognition. This award celebrates a career dedicated to expanding access to affordable, life-saving medicines and advancing the generics and biosimilars industry. 

The award was presented during the Association of Accessible Medicines’ annual conference, recognizing Cornwell’s enduring leadership and influence through decades of industry growth and change. Under his direction, Dispensary of Hope has helped connect millions of donated medications to patients in need, expanding access to critical medications, and demonstrating a sustained commitment to community impact, innovation, and collaboration across healthcare through its national network of pharmacy partners.

Cornwell’s recognition reflects not only his personal contributions, but also the critical role of accessible medicines in strengthening communities and improving health outcomes nationwide. 

Learn more about Dispensary of Hope by visiting dispensaryofhope.org.

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