National Medical Health Card Systems, Inc. No. 6 on Fortune Magazine’s 2004 Fastest Growing Companies list, recently opened an office in Pittsburgh, Pa.

“The Pittsburgh area offers an environment rich in pharmacy practice, research, and education,” said James F. Smith, president and CEO. “The strong university community, as well as the work force it generates, was a key influence in our final decision. In fact, NMHC Chief Clinical Officer Robert Kordella, a University of Pittsburgh alumnus, will be leading our local office.”

NMHC manages prescription drug programs for HMOs, employer groups, third party administrators, corporations, unions and local governments through its clinical expertise, benefits design and advanced information systems.

“The fact that both Duquesne University and University of Pittsburgh offer programs in pharmacy was another attractive feature to NMHC,” said Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O’Connor. “NMHC has already hired 20 professionals, several of whom are clinical pharmacists.”