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Almus^® Generics

Almus^® is an award-winning range of generic medicines launched in the UK in 2003. Almus^® acted as a catalyst for change in generic medicines packaging and is a leader in its field.

The innovative, user-focused packaging provides focus on selection accuracy and safety both in the dispensary and for patients.

Benefits for pharmacists

• Pack colour contrasts trigger active thinking before dispensing so improving product recognition and accuracy off the dispensary shelf
• Life-like illustration of the medication on the front and rear of pack supports safe provision and administration of medication
• Space for a pharmacy label where possible, ensuring both medicine and patient prescription information is clear
• Colour contrasting concept makes the products easily distinguishable with co-prescribed medicines – improving medicine safety and recognition.
• Pack design makes it easy to identify and sort generics from delivery to dispensary shelf, helping improve operational efficiency
• Value for money and consistent product supply.

Product range

Almus^® user-focused packaging design - click for larger view →

With over 270 Almus^® generic products the range contains top market lines as well as niche products,and continues to grow to ensure pharmacists can meet the needs of their patients.

The information on an Almus^® pack is purposefully positioned to provide the optimum visibility of the important details required by the dispensary team and patients, to minimise the risk of dispensing errors and support the safe usage of products by patients in their home.

Almus^® continues to lead the field in user-focused packing design. Our packaging concepts evolve from pharmacy feedback and research identifying ‘best practice’ in packaging and patient safety throughout Europe.

Almus^® Product Guide

Almus^® Product Guide - click for larger view →

The Almus^® Product Guide acts as a clear and easy reference tool for pharmacists, allowing rapid and efficient product identification from the key details provided. This includes information on product legal status (POM, GSL or P) and a dietary listing of whether the product contains gluten, lactose or gelatin and if is suitable for vegetarians, to help advise patients on restricted diets.

Almus^® Pharmaceuticals offer a great value, competitive range with high service levels and consistent supply.

Pharmacists can order their Almus generics via Alliance Healthcare and the dedicated Almus^® telesales team.

Almus^® Helpline

For more information on the Almus^® range of generic medicines, please contact us using one of the following ways:

The products and services on this page are intended only for healthcare professionals (those persons qualified to supply or prescribe).