About Us

About Nationwide Medical Surgical Inc. (NMS)

Nationwide Medical Surgical Inc. (NMS) is a leading independent pharmaceutical wholesaler specializing in the distribution of FDA-approved brand, generic, and specialty prescription medications.

Our extensive product portfolio includes adult and pediatric vaccines, branded and generic oral medications, injectables, antibiotics, and controlled substances. We also supply IV solutions and delivery systems, nutraceuticals, essential compounding ingredients, over-the-counter medications, and a comprehensive range of medical and surgical supplies.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, NMS operates a state-of-the-art distribution center, ensuring efficient and reliable order fulfillment. Since our founding in 1995, we have expanded from serving California-based customers to obtaining licensure in all 50 states. We are also a licensed DEA distributor and an accredited Drug Distributor with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Our diverse clientele includes retail pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, long-term care facilities, and animal healthcare providers.

Through strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, NMS excels in sourcing and delivering high-demand and hard-to-find prescription medications. During flu season, we work closely with our partners to distribute wholesale influenza vaccines, playing a vital role in protecting high-risk populations.

At NMS, we are committed to more than just product distribution—we uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and service. Our distribution center operates with a 99.90% order accuracy rate, ensuring product integrity and efficacy. We take pride in offering superior-quality pharmaceuticals at competitive prices while maintaining industry-leading reliability and exceptional customer service.

The NMS Mission Statement:

  • Become the nation's most reliable and respected supplier of critical-care pharmaceutical products
  • Meet our customers’ product needs as expeditiously and efficiently as possible
  • Provide our customers with the highest quality products available and customer service second to none
  • Develop strong and collaborative relationships with all manufacturers we represent

    • At NMS, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in pharmaceutical distribution, ensuring healthcare providers have the essential products they need to serve their patients with confidence.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm Pacific