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Latest News
As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies,
UniChem is always involved in cutting edge developments in healthcare. These
are the current news stories and press releases for UniChem.
02
March 2009
UNICHEM CONFIRMS THAT IT WILL
NOT IMPLEMENT ITS FUEL SURCHARGE FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
UniChem is pleased to confirm that following recent and continued falls in fuel
prices it will not be implementing its fuel surcharge for any orders received
during the month of March.more...
16
February 2009
UniChem update concerning PPRS
trade prices from Tuesday 17 February
UniChem is pleased to confirm that from Tuesday 17 February it will be
implementing new PPRS trade prices, on the remaining 36 products which it had
held at the old price since 1 February..more...
10
February 2009
UNICHEM UPDATE CONCERNING PPRS
TRADE PRICES
From 1 February 2009, the Government will be reducing the price of branded
medicines by 3.9 percent in line with changes to the Pharmaceutical Price
Regulation Scheme (PPRS).more...
03
February 2009
UniChem announcement following
PPRS changes from 1 February 2009
From 1 February 2009, the Government will be reducing the price of branded
medicines by 3.9 percent in line with changes to the Pharmaceutical Price
Regulation Scheme (PPRS).more...
13
January 2009
Amendment to Fuel Surcharge,
effective 1 February 2009
Following a continued fall in fuel prices, UniChem is pleased to announce that
it will be lowering its fuel surcharge to customers from 1 February 2009. The
charge for February will reduce from £9.85 to £4.95.more...
13
January 2009
PRESS STATEMENT
UniChem Ltd is pleased to confirm that it has been selected as one of two
wholesalers that will ensure the continuous supply of Novo Nordisk products to
customers across the UK from 2 March 2009, under new plans announced today.more...
06
January 2009
Pharmacists weigh in – and help
Coventry slim down
Pharmacists in Coventry proved they have the professional expertise to help
obese people lose weight, as findings from the final report of the Coventry
Pharmacy Weight Management project have shown.more...
22
December 2008
PRESS STATEMENT
UniChem Ltd is pleased to confirm that it has been selected as one of two
wholesalers that will ensure the continuous supply of selected Roche
Prescription Only Medicines to customers across the UK from 15 January 2009,
under new plans announced this week.more...
08
December 2008
UNICHEM ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE
DEAL WITH DRTHOM
UniChem is delighted to announce details of an exclusive collaboration with
DrThom, designed to provide support for independent community pharmacy
services.more...
17
November 2008
CELEBRATING PARTNERSHIP AT THE
UNICHEM PHARMACY AWARDS 2008
Over 450 guests attended the eleventh UniChem Pharmacy Awards ceremony at the
Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on Friday 14 November 2008.more...
07
November 2008
ALPHEGA PHARMACY STRENGTHENS UK
SUPPORT TEAM
Alphega Pharmacy UK is pleased to confirm the continued expansion of its
support team in order to meet the needs of its growing membership base. Drawing
expertise from within UniChem and Boots UK (including the former Alliance
Pharmacy legacy business), the Alphega Pharmacy UK team has significantly grown
in strength in recent months.more...
16 October
2008
UNICHEM CONVENTION DELEGATES
OFFERED 'UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY' TO INFLUENCE FUTURE LEADERSHIP OF THE PROFESSION
Almost 100 pharmacists took advantage of a unique opportunity to influence the
future leadership of their profession today by voicing their opinions through a
series of group seminar sessions at the UniChem Convention in Oman.more...
16 October
2008
UNICHEM CONVENTION 2008: "THE
BENEFITS OF A UNITED SUPPLY CHAIN CAN EXTEND BEYOND ETHICAL MEDICINES SUPPLY" –
MARK STEPHENSON
Mark Stephenson, UniChem's Commercial and Supplier Relations Director, today
highlighted the wider benefits of a united pharmaceutical supply chain and
re-emphasised UniChem's commitment to working with all UK supply chain
stakeholders. Speaking to delegates at the UniChem Convention in Oman, Mark
outlined some of the additional benefits that UniChem has delivered since
implementing its new business model in 2007, including stronger category
offerings and manufacturer sponsored training and support in a variety of
product and therapy areas.more...
15 October
2008
UNICHEM CONVENTION 2008:
CHALLENGE EQUALS OPPORTUNITY – JEREMY MAIN
Adapting positively to change and turning challenges into opportunities is
integral to Pharmacy’s future success according to UniChem’s new Managing
Director, Jeremy Main.more...
15 October
2008
UNICHEM CONVENTION 2008: TIME
FOR ACTION – MIKE SMITH
The theme of this year's UniChem Convention in Oman is 'Time for Action' and
Chairman Mike Smith introduced the first day of business today by telling
delegates: "This week is a real call to action for Pharmacy. It is vital that
pharmacists identify new income streams and niche markets now…and I mean now,
not next year!" more...
15 October
2008
NEW NAME FOR UNICHEM BUT
"INDUSTRY- LEADING SERVICES AND SUPPORT" REMAIN
UniChem today confirmed to customers at its 2008 Convention in Oman that it
will be implementing a phased rebranding process to Alliance Healthcare during
2009, in line with other businesses within the Pharmaceutical Wholesale
Division of Alliance Boots to which it belongs.more...
30
September 2008
Jeremy Main Appointed As
Managing Director of UniChem
UniChem is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Main as Managing
Director of UniChem Ltd. with effect from mid October 2008. In this role, he
will have overall responsibility for the UK pharmaceutical wholesale business,
succeeding Terry Scicluna who has decided to pursue his career outside of
Alliance Boots. more...
04
September 2008
Retail Offer On Alvita® Upper
Arm Blood Pressure Monitors
To coincide with the ‘Know Your Numbers’ - blood pressure awareness week,
Alvita® upper arm blood pressure monitors are on offer throughout September to
UniChem 1st and 2nd line customers - at a promotional RRP of just £9.99.
more...
01 September 2008
Introduction of Fuel Surcharge,
Effective 8 September 2008
Following several years of escalating fuel prices, UniChem has advised
customers that from 8 September 2008 it will be introducing a fuel surcharge of
£14.00 per month, for the delivery of products to all first and second line
Pharmacy and Dispensing Doctor customers in the UK.more...
28 August 2008
Alphega Pharmacy Offers a
‘Strength In Numbers’ Solution: Mike Smith
Mike Smith has today outlined how Alphega Pharmacy can offer independent
contractors a unique solution in the face of current market challenges.more...
28 August 2008
Alphega Pharmacy Growing in
Strength in the UK
Alphega Pharmacy UK confirmed today that its membership has grown to an
impressive 66 members, since its launch in November 2007.
more...
28 August 2008
First Alphega Pharmacy Store
Opens in the UK Following Successful Pilots
Morsy Lewis Pharmacy in Birkenhead today celebrated its grand opening as part
of the Alphega Pharmacy UK virtual chain.
more...
22 August 2008
Award-Winning Weight Management
Programme Aims for Success in Two More PCT Areas
Six pharmacies in Plymouth and nine pharmacies across Cornwall have been
recruited as part of two new weight management programmes, which were recently
launched by UniChem in partnership with Plymouth Teaching PCT and Cornwall
& Isles of Scilly PCT. Each of these new programmes will run for an initial
12 months and build on the success of the award-winning weight management
initiative, developed in partnership with Coventry PCT.more...
31 July 2008
Exclusive Offer on New
Neutrogena Range for Alphega Pharmacy Members
Alphega Pharmacy members can now benefit from an exclusive deal on three new
lines being launched by leading skincare brand Neutrogena. The new Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control range is available on an exclusive basis to
Alphega Pharmacy members until the end of October 2008.more...
22 July 2008
Chris Martin Appointed as Chair
of Hywel Dda NHS Trust
On Monday 21 July Health Minister Edwina Hart announced that Chris Martin will
be appointed as the new Chairman of Hywel Dda NHS Trust. Chris, who is
currently chair of Pembrokeshire Local Health Board, will take up his new
appointment on 1 August 2008.more...
08 July 2008
UniChem Showcases Services To
Key Parliamentary Figure
UniChem Ltd recently hosted its annual ‘Golf Week’ in the beautiful location of
Lake Garda, Italy. The event was attended by pharmacists from across the UK,
who spent the week honing their golfing skills on four of the most challenging
and beautiful courses in Northern Italy.more...
03 July 2008
UniChem Heads to the Lakes For
its Annual Golf Week
UniChem Ltd recently hosted its annual ‘Golf Week’ in the beautiful location of
Lake Garda, Italy. The event was attended by pharmacists from across the UK,
who spent the week honing their golfing skills on four of the most challenging
and beautiful courses in Northern Italy.more...
June 2008
Mike Smith P3 Column - Action
please!
So we have Darzi, Galbraith, the White Paper the Clarke report. What will
happen next? Will we at last see all of these fine words resulting in some
perceptible action?more...
16 June 2008
UniChem Launches Second Year Of
‘Your Pre-Reg’
UniChem Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the second year of ‘your
pre-reg’, its pre-registration training support package for independent
pharmacists. Following a successful first year of the programme, UniChem can
confirm it will be offering the package to customers for a second year, at an
improved price of £3,750 + VAT per student.more...
03 June 2008
UniChem Selected as Novartis
Wholesale Partner
UniChem Ltd is pleased to confirm that it has been selected to supply Novartis
medicines to customers across the UK from August 2008, under new plans
announced by the pharmaceutical manufacturer today.more...
May 2008
Mike Smith P3 Column - Brave
New World
I recently attended the excellent BPSA annual conference at Kingston
University, and as ever I was tremendously impressed by the quality of the
students coming through. These fine young people are the future of pharmacy and
they give me great hope for our profession in the coming years.more...
May 2008
Letter to C+D Magazine by Terry
Scicluna, Managing Director, UniChem Ltd
I was interested to read the recent feature in C+D (26 April), looking at the
Government’s proposals for Polyclinics and the potential impact on pharmacy.
Polyclinics have certainly been in the headlines recently, and in particular I
read another interesting article in The Economist magazine which described them
as ‘The latest new new thing’. This cynical headline would indicate that
Polyclinics are widely controversial, yet the Government continues to view them
as an important part of NHS reform. Is this in fact a case of change for
changes sake? more...
20 May 2008
AlbaPharm and UniChem Strike
Partnership Deal
A significant development in the independent community pharmacy industry was
announced today (Tuesday) with the agreement between AlbaPharm and UniChem Ltd
to enter into a first line wholesale partnership deal, for a new group of
Members. more...
13 May 2008
UniChem Kicks Off Second Year
Of Coventry Weight Management Programme With Training For New Recruits
UniChem has completed introductory training for the latest pharmacies recruited
to the Coventry weight management programme.
more...
13 May 2008
UniChem Supports Community
Blood Pressure Campaign
UniChem has once again offered its support to a local campaign to help combat
high blood pressure in Surrey, with the wider aim of increasing public
awareness of the services available in local community pharmacies.
more...
April 2008
Mike Smith P3 Column – Pharmacy
Can Deliver - But Will It Be Allowed To?
I have read and heard some tremendous stories of pharmacists who have excelled
in the provision of specialist services in recent weeks and this gives me much
encouragement for the future of pharmacy as a healthcare service provider.
However, the sad fact is that pharmacists are doing this not because of the
pharmacy contract, but in spite of it.
more...
April 2008
Terry Scicluna, Pharmacy
Business Column – NHS reform – are there long term benefits for pharmacy?
NHS reform certainly seems to be in the headlines at the moment with
significant national coverage of the government’s proposals for delivering
better patient care. We even hear the occasional mention of pharmacy amongst
some of these plans; most recently the government proposal for regular health
checks for heart disease, strokes etc, for the over 40s has, according to the
Health Minister, offered an opportunity for widening the services remit of the
community pharmacy. It seems the practicalities of this are still to be worked
out but Alan Johnson believes that such health checks could quite feasibly take
place in the local pharmacy. More encouraging noises from the government – but
will we actually see this happen in practice?
more...
08 April 2008
UniChem Supports BPSA Annual
Conference
UniChem has once again offered its support to the annual conference for the
British Pharmaceutical Students Association (BPSA), which this year took place
between 25 and 29 March at Kingston University.
more...
04 April 2008
UniChem Acquires Central
Homecare
UniChem is pleased to confirm that it has acquired Central Homecare, a provider
of home healthcare services in the UK.
more...
March 2008
Mike Smith P3 Column – The
Perfect Storm
The conditions seem about right… Those of you that saw the film of this name
will remember that everything came together at just the wrong time and with
dire consequences. more...
08 March 2008
Letter to C+D Magazine by
Mandeep Mudhar, Head of Commercial Services, UniChem Ltd
I was very much encouraged by the articles I read in C+D (Feb 23rd) regarding
pharmacy-led services. It is good to have something positive to read about,
amongst all of the recent downbeat headlines and I think we sometimes forget
that despite unimaginary pressures all leading to reduced profitability in
pharmacy, we still have many pharmacists working really hard to provide
critical patient services. more...
03 March 2008
Almus Pharmaceuticals Launches
a New Range Of OTC Medicine for Community Pharmacy
Almus Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the launch of a new range of over
the counter medicines for Community Pharmacy. This range is being launched in
conjunction with UniChem Ltd, the UK wholesale business of Alliance Boots, and
is available now. more...
February 2008
Mike Smith P3 Column –
“Strength in numbers”
We are into our second month of 2008 and it already looks like this year is
going to be another fast paced one for pharmacy. One headline that I see
reoccurring is the planned devolution of funding for pharmacy, and I am keen to
dig deeper as to what exactly this will mean in reality for pharmacy, and what
we can do in practice, to ensure that we do not miss out.
more...
February 2008
Terry Scicluna, Pharmacy
Business Column – Don’t forget about Pharmacy
I have been reading with interest some of the recent headlines around the
government’s proposed reforms of the NHS and one thing that is striking and
somewhat concerning to me, is that many of these proposals do not include any
mention of a potential role for, or the possible impact on, pharmacy.more...
15 February 2008
Alphega Pharmacy Unveils New
Website for UK
Further to its UK launch in November 2007, Alphega Pharmacy is now pleased to
unveil its new website, designed specifically for independent pharmacists in
the UK. more...
January 2008
Mike Smith – P3 Column “The
best way to predict the future is to invent it”
I hope that you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year and of course a
successful trading period. Now the festivities are over it is the time to clear
away the debris and start to think again about the future.
more...
26 January 2008
Comment From Mark Johnson, Head
of Customer IT From C+D Magazine
I would like to echo a number of the views expressed in the C+D news story of 5
January, indicating the need for a proper deadline for the deployment of EPS
release one. more...
22 January 2008
UniChem Completes First Round
Of ‘Your Pre-Reg’ Training Conferences
UniChem Professional Services has successfully delivered the first of three
conferences scheduled as part of its pre-registration support package for
independent pharmacists. more...
13 December 2007
Osteporosis-Linked Medicines
Use Review Initiative Offers Encouraging Findings On The Provision Of
Healthcare Services In Community Pharmacy
Following its launch in June 2007, UniChem Professional Services and Servier
Laboratories have presented findings from a recently concluded pharmacy
training initiative, which was conducted with 23 pharmacies across two PCT
areas, to assess the impact that education can have on community pharmacists
involved in managing patients with osteoporosis.
more...
11 December 2007
OFT Makes Recommendations To
Government On UK Medicines Distribution
The OFT has today published its market study into medicines distribution in the
UK. Download a copy
here. more...
23 November 2007
UniChem Announces New Health
and Beauty Focus for Independent Pharmacy
UniChem has today unveiled details of an improved health and beauty offering
for its independent pharmacy customers. From this month onwards, UniChem takes
direct control of its health and beauty product activity and supplier
relations, with the introduction of a newly dedicated health and beauty buying
team for UK wholesale. The new structure will enable UniChem to better meet its
customers’ needs whilst building stronger relationships with manufacturers in
this important product category.
more...
23 November 2007
UniChem Launches Alphega
Pharmacy – A New Virtual Chain for UK Pharmacy
UniChem is delighted to announce the launch of Alphega Pharmacy, a new virtual
chain for independent pharmacies in the UK. Alphega Pharmacy is being launched
in partnership with Alliance Healthcare, the Wholesale and Commercial Affairs
Division of Alliance Boots. Alphega Pharmacy is a pan-European virtual chain,
which already has over 800 members* across France, Italy and Spain and has been
tailored for the UK market. more...
23 November 2007
Pharmacy Gathers for a Night
Of Outstanding Achievement At the UniChem Pharmacy Awards 2007
Over 450 guests attended the UniChem Pharmacy Awards 2007 ceremony at the
Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, London, on Friday 23 November.
more...
12 November 2007
UniChem Ltd Appointed
Distribution Logistics Service Provider for Prograf®
and Advagraf® in the UK
UniChem Ltd can confirm that it has been appointed as sole distribution
logistics service provider by Astellas Pharma Ltd for the delivery of its
transplant medicines (Prograf® and Advagraf®)
in the UK with effect from 26 November 2007.
more...
06 November 2007
UniChem Provides Support on
Pseudoephedrine
Following the recent changes by the Medicines and Healthcare products
Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to restrict the sales of pharmacy medicines containing
pseudoephedrine and ephedrine. UniChem has published a user-friendly Q+A guide
for its pharmacy customers to highlight the changes to regulation, and to
advise pharmacists and support staff on sales of products containing these
ingredients. more...
23 October 2007
UniChem Wins National Obesity
Forum Best Practice Award for Excellence in Weight Management
UniChem Professional Services is delighted to announce that it has won the Primary
Care Award for Excellence in Weight Management category, at the
recent National Obesity Forum Best Practice Awards for Excellence in Weight
Management 2007. The Professional Services team won the
prestigious award for their facilitation of the recent obesity management
programme conducted with ten pharmacies in the Coventry area, in association
with Coventry Teaching Primary Care Trust.
more...
09 October 2007
UniChem Confirms Oman as Venue
for 2008 Convention
UniChem is pleased to confirm Muscat, Oman, as the venue for
its 2008 customer Convention. more...
04 September 2007
UniChem Appoints Head of
Commercial Services
UniChem Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Mandeep Mudhar as Head
of Commercial Services. Mandeep has been appointed to this newly-created role
in order to further drive and develop UniChem’s commercial support services
across its customer base. more...
04 September 2007
UniChem Tells Delegates “You’re
Stronger With Us”
Jeremy Main, UniChem’s Sales & Marketing Director today demonstrated to
delegates at the wholesaler’s annual Convention in Barbados how UniChem’s
position within the rapidly expanding pan-European, Alliance Boots organisation
is reaping benefits for its independent customers.
more...
03 September 2007
‘Stronger With Us’ - UniChem
Convention 2007
The 2007 UniChem Convention has commenced on the beautiful Caribbean island of
Barbados. The theme for the 2007 business programme is ‘Stronger With Us’,
which ties in with the strapline of UniChem’s recent marketing campaign. This
theme has been developed to encompass key content relating to the need to build
successful business partnerships between healthcare professionals and
stakeholders. more...
03 September 2007
‘Reflections and First
Impressions: David Coles and Terry Scicluna
In his final address to delegates, outgoing Managing Director of UniChem, David
Coles, reflected on the changes that he has witnessed in pharmacy during his
time with the business. He told delegates that in the past four years “change
has been real, it has been significant and it is accelerating”.
more...
03 September 2007
Pharmacy Can Benefit from
Supply Chain Relationships Mark Stephenson
Mark Stephenson, UniChem’s Supplier Relations Director, today outlined the
potential benefits for the Pharmacy profession which can be achieved through
increasing its engagement with stakeholders across the supply chain. Addressing
delegates at this week’s UniChem Convention in Barbados, Mark outlined how
UniChem is seeking to engage with pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers,
for the benefit of its independent customers, and how both pharmacy and
manufacturers can work in closer partnership.
more...
30 July 2007
UniChem Press Statement –
Sanofi-Aventis
UniChem Ltd is pleased to confirm that it has been selected as one of three
wholesalers that will ensure the continuous supply of sanofi-aventis medicines
to customers across the UK from November 2007, under new plans announced today.
more...
26 July 2007
UniChem Press Statement – Napp
Pharmaceuticals
UniChem Ltd confirms that it has been selected as one of three wholesalers that
will ensure the continuous supply of Napp medicines to customers across the UK
from October 2007, under new plans announced today.
more...
25 July 2007
UniChem Pharmacy Awards 2007
UniChem Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the UniChem Pharmacy
Awards 2007. The main award categories for 2007 remain unchanged
from last year and are designed to recognise and reward those industry
champions who are excelling through ‘service, trust, entrepreneurship,
partnership and simplicity’ – the guiding principles of UniChem.
more...
24 July 2007
New UniChem Managing Director
UniChem Ltd is pleased to announce that David Coles has been
promoted to the newly created position of Director of Business Development
for Alliance Healthcare, the Wholesale and Commercial Affairs Division of
Alliance Boots. During his time at UniChem over the past four
years, David has led the business positively through some of its most exciting
years of transformation, ensuring that it has remained at the cutting edge of
industry developments. David will continue to work with UniChem on a
pan-European basis. more...
19 July 2007
your portfolio 2: New and
Improved Healthcare, Retail and Business Solutions for Independent Pharmacy
UniChem has unveiled a new and improved package designed to meet the business
and healthcare needs of independent community pharmacy. your portfolio 2
is a development of the previous your portfolio catalogue,
which has been revised and improved based on customer feedback and as a result
of leveraging the wealth of expertise and knowledge across Alliance Boots.
more...
19 July 2007
your MUR toolkit: Giving
Pharmacists The Tools To Maximise Their MUR Earning Potential
UniChem has announced the launch of its latest wave of MUR support for
independent community pharmacy. your MUR toolkit is designed
to assist MUR accredited pharmacists in recruiting patients and increasing the
number of MURs conducted within the pharmacy.
more...
19 July 2007
your counter assistant: A
Monthly Dose Of Retail Training Specifically Designed For Community Pharmacy
UniChem has unveiled plans for an innovative new training package for
independent pharmacy. your counter assistant is a modular
training package for counter assistants, which offers pharmacists the
opportunity to enhance the therapy and product knowledge of their teams through
monthly training modules that can be delivered in just 30 minutes.
more...
21 June 2007
Facilitating the Provision of
Osteoporosis-Linked Education for Community Pharmacists
An innovative new pharmacy training initiative has been launched this month in
conjunction with UniChem and Servier Laboratories. The initiative is being
implemented to assess the impact that education can have on community
pharmacists involved in managing patients with osteoporosis.
more...
08 June 2007
UniChem Diabetes Screening
Package in Association with Roche Diagnostics
UniChem Ltd is pleased to announce that its diabetes screening package for
independent pharmacists, in association with Roche Diagnostics UK, will now be
available on a long-term basis. The package was initially trialled in late
2006. Following an extremely successful uptake, UniChem is formally launching
the offering from June 2007, at a price of £150 (including free training).
more...
04 June 2007
Alvita: A New Range of
Surgical, Diagnostic and Health and Hygiene Products for Independent Pharmacy
Alvita is a new range of surgical, diagnostic and health and hygiene products
for community pharmacy. The range is being launched in countries across Europe
by the Wholesale and Commercial Affairs Division of Alliance Boots, in
conjunction with UniChem Ltd in the UK and, is available to UniChem customers
from June 2007. more...
14 May 2007
Supporting the Need for Greater
Awareness of Coeliac Disease
Juvela, the leading provider of gluten-free products on prescription, and
UniChem, have joined forces to support Coeliac Awareness Week (14-20 May), with
a promotion to help raise awareness of coeliac disease and help earlier
diagnosis of this serious life-long medical condition.
more...
01 May 2007
UniChem Launches
Pre-Registration Training Package for Independent Pharmacy
UniChem is pleased to announce the launch of its pre-registration training
programme for independent pharmacy. This unique package comes as a result of
shared knowledge from within Alliance Boots. It is designed to provide a
comprehensive and fully mapped-out course, which meets the requirements of the
Royal Pharmaceutical Society. more...
20 April 2007
Press Statement
UniChem Ltd is pleased to confirm that it has been appointed as an agency
partner for AstraZeneca under its new medicine supply arrangements announced
today. more...
10 April 2007
Positive Response to UniChem's
‘People Solutions’
UniChem is pleased to announce a positive uptake of ‘People Solutions’, its
tailored guide to recruitment, induction and people management within the
pharmacy. The guide was developed by UniChem’s Human Resources team to offer
practical advice and support to independent pharmacies on HR policies and
procedures, including legislative issues and HR administrative requirements for
pharmacy personnel. more...
04 April 2007
OFT Announces Market Study into
the Distribution of Medicines in the UK
The Board of UniChem welcomes the announcement made by the Office of Fair
Trading today of its intention to carry out a market study into the
distribution of medicines in the UK. UniChem will be co-operating fully with
the OFT throughout this process.
more...
03 April 2007
UniChem Statement Regarding
Success of Pfizer Direct to Pharmacy Distribution
As Pfizer’s Direct to Pharmacy (DTP) model enters its fifth week, UniChem is
delighted to report that over 98% of the dispensing market has now signed up to
order and receive Pfizer prescription medicines through UniChem.
more...
02 March 2007
High Court of Justice Rules
That Pfizer’s Distribution Model Can Go Live
UniChem Ltd welcomes the decision of the High Court of Justice to deny an
interlocutory injunction against the commencement of Pfizer Ltd’s new Direct to
Pharmacy distribution model. These new arrangements will now go live on Monday
5 March 2007. UniChem, the UK wholesale business of Alliance Boots that was
appointed thanks to its excellent customer service levels, comprehensive
national distribution network and strong heritage in the pharmaceutical sector,
is ready to fulfil its role as appointed logistics service provider for Pfizer
Ltd in the UK. more...
17 January 2007
UniChem Appoints Sangers (NI)
Ltd to Deliver Pfizer Prescription Medicines In Northern Ireland
UniChem Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, has appointed Sangers (NI)
Ltd to distribute Pfizer prescription medicines on its behalf in Northern
Ireland, as part of its role as Pfizer’s appointed logistics service provider
in the UK. more...
11 January 2007
Obesity to be Tackled in the
High Street
PHARMACIES across Coventry have been mobilised in the fight against rising
obesity levels in the city. more...
11 January 2007
Gift from UniChem Employee
Helps Disabled People’s Christmas Start on a High Note
Christmas was seen in with a musical flourish following the gift of a piano to
a local Leonard Cheshire service. Residents joined in with carols around the
piano at Greenacres on Vesey Road, Sutton Coldfield on Tuesday 19 December, to
celebrate with administrator Joan Walters by playing their favourite carols.
more...
28 November 2006
UniChem Presents the Benefits
of Pharmacy Ownership to the Next Generation
UniChem Ltd has commenced a rolling programme of presentations to students at
pharmacy schools across the UK.
more...
13 November 2006
Recognition of Innovation and
Excellence at the UniChem Pharmacy Awards 2006
Over 400 guests attended the UniChem Pharmacy Awards 2006 Ceremony at the
London Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, on Friday 10 November.
more...
01 November 2006
UniChem Offers New Diabetes
Screening Package in Partnership with Roche Diagnostics
UniChem Ltd has launched a unique diabetes screening package for independent
pharmacists in partnership with Roche Diagnostics UK. The package, which is the
latest addition to the UniChem ‘your portfolio’ range of products and
services, has been designed to provide a useful foundation for pharmacists
looking to set up enhanced patient healthcare services in line with the
Community Pharmacy Contract, and is available now for a limited period.
more...
09 October 2006
UniChem Pledges to Maintain
Current Service Patterns under Pfizer’s New Distribution Arrangements
Along with other national wholesalers, UniChem responded to a request from
Pfizer to be involved in a new distribution model, back in 2005. Following a
tender process involving all three national wholesalers, UniChem was recently
appointed by Pfizer to become its sole distribution partner in the UK.
more...
28 September 2006
UniChem Appointed as Sole
Distribution Partner for Pfizer Prescription Medicines in the UK
UniChem Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, can confirm that following a
tender process involving all national UK wholesalers; it has been appointed to
act as the sole logistics service provider for the distribution of Pfizer
prescription medicines across the UK. From March 2007, UniChem will distribute
Pfizer prescription medicines within the UK under new plans announced today.
more...
26 September 2006
UniChem Receives Regulatory
Approval of Acquisition of Cardinal Health’s Short-Line Wholesale Business
UniChem announces that the European competition authorities have approved the
acquisition of Cardinal Health’s UK short-line pharmaceutical wholesale
business. The deal should be completed in the coming days. The acquired
business has been bought as a stand alone business and will be run in this way.
more...
05 September 2006
Boots Joins the NPA
UniChem is delighted to announce to its independent customers that Boots the
Chemists has taken the landmark decision to join the NPA. In an exclusive
filmed interview with David Coles, played to delegates at the UniChem
Convention in Rio de Janeiro today, Richard Baker, CEO of Alliance Boots
announced the news. more...
05 September 2006
UniChem Delegates Are Offered
Unique Opportunity to Shape the Future of Pharmacy
UniChem customers attending the wholesaler’s annual Convention in Rio de
Janeiro this week are being offered a unique opportunity to have their say on
current issues affecting pharmacy, and to express their views on the future of
the profession, in the presence of Doctor Howard Stoate MP, Chair of the All
Party Parliamentary Group on Primary Care and Public Health.
more...
04 September 2006
Developments in Pharmacy IT
Anthony Roberts, UniChem’s IT Director today outlined to pharmacists how they
should be utilising the latest IT developments as a driver for business change.
In his address to delegates at the annual UniChem Convention in Rio de Janeiro,
Anthony took the topic of integrated IT solutions for Pharmacy from a
hypothetical discussion into the realms of reality. Incorporating a
demonstration of UniChem’s IT solutions in action, his presentation illustrated
what community pharmacy can, and should be doing now to meet the demands of the
Community Pharmacy Contract. more...
04 September 2006
Facing the Future with
Confidence
In his opening address to delegates at the UniChem Convention in Rio de Janeiro
today, David Coles, UniChem’s Managing Director, advised pharmacists to “extend
their sphere of influence” in order to “ease frustration and create a smoother
path forward” when it comes to implementing the Community Pharmacy Contract.
more...
10 August 2006
UniChem Launches Second Wave of
MUR Seminars
UniChem Ltd’s Professional Services team is launching a second wave of MUR
Seminars, aimed at tackling the barriers preventing accredited pharmacists from
conducting MURs. The seminars will run nationwide throughout September to
assist pharmacists with the practical and business aspects of implementing the
Advanced Services tier of the Community Pharmacy Contract.
more...
01 August 2006
UniChem Leaders Achieve
Fellowship of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society
UniChem Ltd is proud to announce that Mike Smith, Chairman of UniChem, and
Chris Martin, Non-Executive Director of UniChem, have been designated as
‘Fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’, by the Society’s panel of
fellows. more...
19 July 2006
UniChem Pharmacy Awards 2006
UniChem Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the newly-branded UniChem
Pharmacy Awards 2006. Formerly known as the Great Business Awards, the
accolades have been developed to recognise and reward those industry champions
who are excelling through ‘innovation, service, partnership and excellence’ –
the guiding principles of UniChem.
more...
19 June 2006
UniChem Takes Golf to the Lakes
UniChem Ltd recently hosted its annual ‘Golf Week’ in Lake Como, Italy,
attracting 65 pharmacists from across the UK to spend an unforgettable week
practicing their swing and avoiding the water!
more...
15 May 2006
UniChem Hosts EPS Customer
Evenings
UniChem Ltd is hosting a series of customer evenings to help educate and inform
independent pharmacists about the Electronic Prescription Service. The
evenings, the first of which took place in Leicester on 3rd May, comprise
presentations from representatives of the companies involved in implementing
UniChem’s ‘one stop shop’ customer IT Solutions offering. There is also the
opportunity to discuss the various elements of EPS with IT experts who are
closest to the Connecting for Health programme.
more...
05 May 2006
UniChem Wins PCPA Award 2006
UniChem’s Professional Services Division, Pharmacy Alliance, has been awarded
the 2006 Primary Care Pharmacists’ Association (PCPA) award for its successful
Community Pharmacy Diabetes Programme, which was developed and run in
conjunction with Hillingdon PCT.
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02 May 2006
UniChem Lobbies Local MP on
Counterfeit Issue
UniChem Ltd will be welcoming Jim Devine, MP for Livingston, to its Livingston
Distribution Centre to see first hand the vital role that UniChem plays in
delivering the full range of licensed medicines and medical products to
pharmacists across Livingston, and the surrounding areas of West Lothian.
more...
27 April 2006
UniChem Lobbies Local MP on
Counterfeit Issue
UniChem Ltd will be welcoming David Tredinnick, Conservative MP for Bosworth,
to its Hinckley Distribution Centre to see first hand the vital role that
UniChem plays in delivering the full range of licensed medicines and medical
products to pharmacists across Hinckley and the surrounding areas.
more...
24 April 2006
UniChem Lobbies Local MP on
Counterfeit Issue
UniChem Ltd recently welcomed Edward Davey, MP for Kingston and Surbiton, to
its Chessington Distribution Centre to see first hand the vital role that
UniChem plays in delivering the full range of licensed medicines and medical
products to pharmacists across Chessington, London and the surrounding areas.
more...
24 April 2006
UniChem Supports Community
Blood Pressure Campaign
UniChem Ltd recently offered its support to a local campaign to help combat
high blood pressure in Surrey, with the wider aim of increasing public
awareness of the services on offer in local pharmacies.
more...
28 March 2006
Alliance Pharmacy Deploys
Nexphase PMR System in Scotland
Alliance Pharmacy has begun the process of deploying Nexphase, the Cegedim Rx
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) accredited PMR system, to the remainder
of its Scottish pharmacies, following the success of its ‘early adopter’ pilots
which began in 2005. The system has already been installed in more than 150
Alliance Pharmacy branches. more...
16 March 2006
UniChem Appoints Head of
Services
UniChem Ltd has appointed Nathan Branch to the position of Head of Services
within its Marketing Department with responsibility for driving the company’s
support services across its customer base.
more...
10 March 2006
From PCBs To UniChem Customer
Forums…
UniChem’s Pharmacy Consultative Boards (PCBs), the mechanism through which
customers can feedback and influence the wholesaler’s service and direction are
now to be known as ‘UniChem Customer Forums’. The name change is intended to
prompt a wider understanding of the forums’ purpose and to encourage pharmacist
membership. more...
10 March 2006
UniChem Puts the Customer First
UniChem Ltd today revealed further improvements to its service as a direct
result of ‘Customer First’, a unique programme that is helping to further shape
the company’s culture around the needs of its customers.
more...
12 December 2005
UniChem Gives One Hundred
Percent with MUR Training
UniChem Ltd is delighted to announce the unparalleled success of its first MUR
Advanced Services training workshop. Thirteen pharmacists attended the training
day in Cardiff on 7 November and completed the Medway School of Pharmacy MUR
accreditation examination. As a result of the training received, all attendees
are now accredited to offer MURs in their pharmacy.
more...
22 November 2005
UniChem Great Business Awards
2005
400 guests attended the UniChem Great Business Awards 2005 Ceremony at the
Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on Friday 18 November.
more...
18 November 2005
UniChem Offers Groundbreaking
Training To Equip Pharmacists for MURs
UniChem Ltd, the UK wholesale business of Alliance UniChem, is the first
wholesaler to offer practical, skill-based Advanced Services training in
conjunction with Medway School of Pharmacy. The wholesaler is hosting a series
of unique ‘crash course’ workshops across the country providing pharmacists
with the opportunity to develop the necessary communication and
people-management skills to deliver successful MURs, as well as the chance to
gain Medway accreditation, all in one day. The training comes as a direct
response to customer demand highlighted through UniChem’s Pharmacy Consultative
Boards. more...
10 November 2005
“Forum” – the newsletter for
independent pharmacists across Europe
The European Pharmacists Forum (EPF) has just launched the first edition of its
quarterly newsletter “Forum” for independent pharmacists across Europe. The
newsletter provides a regular update on developments affecting community
pharmacy in the eight European countries represented within the EPF, and
reports on the meetings of the European Pharmacists Forum which take place
quarterly, bringing pharmacists together to debate key topical issues and share
best practice. The European Pharmacists Forum is sponsored by Alliance UniChem
as a way of cementing its partnership with independent community pharmacists
and ensuring that its portfolio of services is tailored to their needs.
more...
08 November 2005
UniChem Helps Pharmacists Drive
Sales Through Fragrance
UniChem Ltd is offering almost 900 fragrance lines to its independent pharmacy
customers to help increase pharmacy footfall and drive sales in time for the
busy Christmas period.
more...
03 October 2005
Recommended Merger between Alliance UniChem and Boots
For more information on the recommended merger between Alliance UniChem and
Boots, please visit the Alliance UniChem website by clicking on the link below.
more...
12 September 2005
UniChem Grants Its 1000th Loan
UniChem is pleased to announce that it has granted its 1000th loan under the
Pharmacy Finance Scheme to Gravesend pharmacist, Jo Narshi Shah.
more...
05 September 2005
UniChem Seeks Accreditation To
Become First Wholesaler To Offer N3 Connectivity
UniChem Ltd is working with NHS Connecting for Health, the DoH agency
responsible for delivering the National Programme for IT, to gain accreditation
as an aggregated N3 service provider in time for the general rollout of ETP
across pharmacies in England.
more...
05 August 2005
Class 2 Medicines Recall -
Lipitor Tablets 20mg
UniChem takes the MHRA’s recall of Lipitor Tablets 20mg very seriously and has
issued a notice to its customers. If any pharmacist has concerns, they should
contact the Customer Services Department of Pfizer Ltd on 01304 646600.
Concerned patients are advised to contact their local pharmacist.
more...
27 July 2005
UniChem Supports High Street
Testing Programme in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Strategic Health Authority (GMSHA) has commissioned UniChem
Ltd and Pharmacy Alliance, UniChem’s Professional Services Division, as
preferred partners to support the launch of a Community Pharmacy High Street
Testing pilot. The service will be delivered through 22 community pharmacies
selected by GMSHA from four Greater Manchester Primary Care Trusts (Salford,
Stockport, Oldham, Ashton Leigh & Wigan). Patient recruitment is
anticipated to start from early September.
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26 July 2005
UniChem Announces New ‘IT
Solutions’ Team
UniChem Ltd has launched an IT Solutions Team to assist pharmacists with
meeting the demands of ‘NHS Connecting for Health’, the Government’s £6 Billion
National Programme for IT.
more...
29 June 2005
UniChem Launches a Rehydration
Treatment
UniChem Ltd has introduced a new rehydration treatment to its popular Own Brand
range in time for the summer holidays..
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31 May 2005
UniChem Asks Pharmacy
Technicians to Step Forward
and enter the Community Pharmacy Technician Award 2005
UniChem Ltd is encouraging Community Pharmacy Technicians to shout about their
achievements by entering the UniChem Community Pharmacy Technician Award 2005.
more...
14 May 2005
UniChem Announces Nexphase Roll
Out
UUniChem Ltd, the UK wholesale business of Alliance UniChem, is rolling out
Enigma Health’s Nexphase pharmacy management system to its independent pharmacy
customers. Alliance Pharmacy, the UK retail pharmacy business of Alliance
UniChem, will also be installing Nexphase in its chain of pharmacies over the
coming months.
more...
13 May 2005
UniChem Launches ‘Solutions’
For Advanced Services
UniChem Ltd today announces the launch of its second phase of new contract
support in the shape of a ‘Solutions’ guide to Advanced Services. The launch
follows the overwhelming success of the Solutions guide to Essential Services
which was introduced in January. ‘Solutions – Advanced Services’ has
been reviewed, and is being supported, by the PSNC.
more...
10 May 2005
UniChem - The Official Medical
Supplier Of The Lions Rugby Tour
UniChem Ltd today announces that it is the Official Medical Supplier of this
year’s British & Irish Lions rugby tour of New Zealand.
more...
06 May 2005
UniChem And The UKCPA Join
Forces To Recognise Primary Care
UniChem Ltd has once again joined forces with the UKCPA (UK Clinical Pharmacy
Association) to recognise and promote the delivery of high quality
patient-focussed care within Community Pharmacy through the development of the UniChem
Community Pharmacy / Primary Care Award 2005.
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26 April 2005
UniChem Customers Help Raise
£17K For Tsunami Earthquake Appeal
UniChem Ltd has donated almost £17,000 to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s
(DEC) tsunami earthquake appeal following a co-ordinated campaign with its
independent pharmacy customers.
more...
15 April 2005
UniChem Convention – Book Now
UniChem Ltd is encouraging customers to book now to avoid disappointment for
this year’s 25th Anniversary Convention being held at the Grand Hyatt hotel in
Bali (24th September – 2nd October).
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10 March 2005
New Additions to UniChem's Own
Brand Allergy Range
UniChem Ltd is introducing three new products to its evolving Own Brand Allergy
offering. The products are another step forward in the wholesaler's Own Brand
revamp, which sees a new 'look and feel' being introduced across the range
throughout 2005.
more...
22 February 2005
UniChem's Solutions Guide
Proves
Essential 'Solutions', UniChem's 100-page, step-by-step guide to meeting the
requirements of Essential Services under the new Community Pharmacy Contract is
proving to be a resounding success following its launch in January.
more...
22 February 2005
UniChem Convention Moves to
Bali
UniChem Ltd has revised the location of its 2005 Convention following the Asian
tsunami earthquake disaster on Boxing Day. The event, which was due to be held
at the Sheraton Grand Laguna Beach resort in Phuket, Thailand, will now be
taking place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bali, from 24 September to 2 October.
more...
21 February 2005
UniChem Establishes National
Hospital Pharmacist Focus Group
UniChem Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, has created a National
Hospital Pharmacist Focus Group to listen to its Hospital Pharmacy customers'
needs and gain a better insight into the wholesaler's role within the NHS.
more...
07 February 2005
UniChem Chooses Diabetes UK a
its Charity Partner
UniChem Ltd has chosen Diabetes UK, the national charity for people with
diabetes, as its dedicated charity partner for 2005.
more...
10 January 2005
UniChem Focuses Its Efforts on
Tsunami Aid
UniChem Ltd is running a co-ordinated campaign with its independent pharmacy
customers to collect charitable donations for the tsunami earthquake appeal.
more...
10 January 2005
New Year - New Structure for
UniChem's PCB
UniChem Ltd is pleased to announce the restructuring of its Pharmacy
Consultative Boards (PCBs), which sees the development of a new Scottish board
and the appointment of two new Chairmen.
more...
7 January 2005
UniChem Launch 'Freedom'
Mobility Product Catalogue
Freedom, a new product catalogue of ability and mobility products, has been
launched by UniChem to offer consumers a comprehensive range of easy to order
products to aid an independent lifestyle.
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