TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Rx Processing Corporation (Pink Sheets:RXPC), a leading source of low-cost prescription medications for millions of Americans who have no prescription insurance coverage, announces today that Rx Processing Corp. will contribute to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Company believes that the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina affects all Americans and that it is the responsibility of all American citizens and corporations to help in any way possible.
The American Red Cross is actively setting up shelters, distributing food, and supplies to the victims of the storm and Rx Processing plans to contribute to aid the families that have endured this tragedy. The Company has lost contact with Direct Labs Services, based in southern Louisiana and is hoping for the safety and well-being of all employees and their families as well as other victims of this terrible storm.
Peter Fiorillo, CEO of Rx Processing commented, "My immediate focus is to verify that the employees of Direct Labs Services and their families are alive and well with the resources they need as they continue to endure through this tragedy. All of our hearts go out to these and other victims of this terrible tragedy. We believe that as a company with resources, it is our responsibility to contribute after viewing the catastrophic devastation of this storm. Upon initial recovery from this disaster, Rx Processing will focus on the business aspect of resuming operations with Direct Lab Services."
God Bless all of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
About Rx Processing
Rx Processing is positioned to become a market leader in providing prescription drugs, lab tests and drug tests to U.S. Citizens, corporations, unions, and members through FDA-approved patient service centers for their Lab testing and licensed pharmacies in the United States and Canada. The Company provides access to approved brand name and generic medications as well as over 1,000 Lab tests through storefront locations with access to 4,000 FDA-approved patient service centers for their lab testing. Rx Processing estimates that more than 40 million Americans could benefit from the company's low cost prescription drugs, lab testing and drug screening
About Direct Lab Services
Founded in 1985, DLS wellness screening programs have helped people become aware of the importance of wellness and prevention. The Company provides laboratory screening tests for individuals who desire to take charge of their own health and personally monitor their wellness and to assist in the prevention or early detection of disease by providing low cost, high quality screening services directly and confidentially to consumers. DLS has worked with some of the country's largest retailers as well as state and local Health Departments in organizing and administering health screenings.
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