AmerisourceBergen Corporation has completed purchase of Network for Medical Communications & Research LLC. (NMCR), a privately held provider of physician accredited continuing medical education (CME) and analytical research for the oncology market for $90 million.

AmerisourceBergen will operate NMCR as part of AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group's manufacturer services business, which includes physician education, analytics, reimbursement consulting, third party logistics and other support services, informs the company release.

AmerisourceBergen is one of the largest pharmaceutical services companies in the United States. Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supply channel, the company provides drug distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range from pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to pharmacy services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, reimbursement and pharmaceutical consulting services, and physician education.