3 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.

There will be no change to UniChem’s wholesaler status and it will continue to administer discounts, maintain ease of ordering and delivery frequency on Novartis products for all of its customers.

Mark Stephenson, Supplier Relations Director, UniChem, comments:

“We are pleased to be selected by Novartis UK as a wholesale partner for the future. We will be maintaining excellent service levels across the UK for Novartis products.”

“UniChem has been quick to react to the evolution taking place within the supply chain model and has embraced these changes in the best interests of its customers. We continue to work closely with our manufacturer partners to develop services and support to assist Community Pharmacy in this new era.”

For more information please contact:
Helena Bate, Communications Manager, UniChem, 0208 974 4044
Sanam Conway, Communications Executive, UniChem, 0208 974 4045
Zoe Farthing, Communications Manager, Alliance Healthcare Division, 01932 871569