A program of providing contract pharmaceutical services to health care facilities by a college of pharmacy is described. Services are provided to ten facilities: five hospitals, three mental health centers, a free-standing cancer clinic and a primary care center. The initial development of the concept, the lines of authority between the college and the facilities, the nature of the contractual agreements, and the benefits of the program are discussed. Among the benefits are the development of advanced drug distribution systems and clinical services, secure positions for clinical faculty members, the availability of the college's resources to the health care facilities, training and employment opportunities for students, and the good will created by improved health services.