Latest news from Alliance Healthcare
European Pharmacists Forum elects new President
European pharmacists meeting at the third 2008 seminar of the European Pharmacists Forum (EPF) which took place on 9 and 10 October in Lisbon, Portugal, have elected Joao Silveira as the new President of EPF.
Launch of a new anti-ageing skincare range in France and Portugal under the Boots Laboratories brand
Alliance Healthcare announces that its French wholesale business, Alliance Healthcare France, and its Portuguese associate business, Alliance Healthcare Portugal, have just launched Serum7, a new anti-ageing skincare range, under the Boots Laboratories umbrella brand. The range is now available in independent pharmacies in France and Portugal.
Alloga selected as European logistics partner for SpePharm
Alloga, one of Europe's leading specialist healthcare logistics solution providers, has been selected as the European partner to supply logistics, distribution and support services to SpePharm, an emerging European specialty pharmaceutical company.
New Director of European Contract Sales for Alliance Healthcare
Alliance Healthcare, the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Division of Alliance Boots, has appointed Robert Crockart as Director of European Contract Sales.
Spain: New Managing Director for Alliance Healthcare España
Alliance Healthcare, the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Division of Alliance Boots, has appointed Joaquim Fausto Ferreira as Managing Director of Alliance Healthcare España, the Group’s Spanish pharmaceutical wholesaling business.
UK: UniChem builds on partnership with GSK
UniChem Ltd is pleased to confirm that it has been selected as one of two logistics service providers that will continue to deliver GSK prescription medicines to customers across the UK from November 2008.
UK: UniChem acquires Central Homecare
UniChem, the UK wholesale business of Alliance Boots, is pleased to confirm that it has acquired Central Homecare, a provider of home healthcare services in the UK.
Alliance Boots completes joint venture in China
Alliance Boots announces completion of the formation of its 50:50 joint venture company, Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“GP Corp”).
UK: 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.
UK: UniChem appointed distribution logistics service provider for Prograf® and Advagraf®
UniChem 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.
France: Patrick Brondeau becomes President of Alphega Pharmacy in France
Patrick Brondeau has been appointed President of Alphega Pharmacy in France from 1 October 2007.
Germany: Almus Pharmaceuticals to launch its range of generic medicines in Germany
Almus Pharmaceuticals is showcasing its Almus® range of generic medicines at Expopharm, the international pharmaceutical trade fair.
Alliance Boots and Cardinal Health announce joint sourcing and marketing agreement
Alliance Boots and Cardinal Health announce joint sourcing and marketing agreement.
France: Jean-François Sautereau becomes Managing Director of Alliance Healthcare France
Jean-François Sautereau will join Alliance Healthcare France on 10 September 2007 as Managing Director of Alliance Healthcare France reporting to Jean–Louis Méry, Chairman of Alliance Healthcare France.
France: Pascal Regen becomes Chairman of Alloga France
From 3 September 2007, Pascal Regen becomes Chairman of Alloga France, Alliance Healthcare's French pre-wholesale business.
UK: UniChem selected to distribute sanofi-aventis medicines
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.
UK: UniChem selected to distribute Napp medicines
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.
UK: 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.
France: Francois Nicol becomes Finance Director at Alliance Healthcare France
François Nicol has been appointed as Finance Director from 2 July at Alliance Healthcare France. He is a member of the Executive Committee and reports directly to Jean-Louis Méry, President of Alliance Healthcare France.
France: Alphega Pharmacie strengthens its commitment to supporting obese and diabetic patients
Alphega Pharmacie, Alliance Healthcare France's network of independent pharmacists, has reaffirmed its commitment to serving the needs of obese and diabetic patients.
France: New Director of Industry Relations at Alliance Healthcare France
Bertrand Louis Lablancherie recently joined Alliance Healthcare France as Director of Industry Relations, reporting to Jean-Louis Méry, President and Chief Executive of Alliance Healthcare France.
The Netherlands: Name changes for Alliance Healthcare's Dutch businesses
The names of Interpharm and De Vier Vijzels are changing with effect from 4 June 2007.
UK: Alvita - A new range of surgical, diagnostic and health and hygiene products for Independent Pharmacy
The Alvita range of surgical, diagnostic and health and hygiene products is being launched in countries across Europe.
Second 2007 European Pharmacists Forum Seminar in Russia
The second 2007 European Pharmacists Forum (EPF) seminar will take place on June 14 & 15 in Moscow. A debate will be held during the open part of the seminar which will be attended by representatives of various governmental bodies responsible for monitoring healthcare issues in Russia.
Pierre Perichon joins Alliance Healthcare as Director of Marketing
Pierre Perichon has joined Alliance Healthcare as Director of Marketing, responsible for developing the overall marketing strategy for the Alliance Healthcare Division.
The Netherlands: Appointment of Arvid Manneke as Country Manager, the Netherlands
Arvid Manneke has been appointed as Country Manager, the Netherlands, for Alliance Healthcare - the Wholesale and Commercial Affairs Division of Alliance Boots.
Italy: Alleanza Salute Italia becomes Alliance Healthcare and offers an expanded range of services
Alleanza Salute Italia, a leader in pharmaceutical distribution in Italy, has rebranded as Alliance Healthcare Italia. The new brand name was introduced at the Cosmofarma Exhibition, held in Bologna from 11 to 13 May, 2007.
Alloga showcases its specialist healthcare logistics solutions at Logipharma
Alloga, a leading European specialist healthcare logistics solution provider, is showcasing its range of innovative, added-value supply chain services for companies active in the pharmaceutical and healthcare markets at Logipharma 2007.
UK: UniChem appointed as agency partner for AstraZeneca under its new medicine supply arrangements
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.
UK: UniChem implementation of Pfizer Direct to Pharmacy distribution model
As Pfizer's Direct to Pharmacy (DTP) model enters its fourth week, UniChem is delighted to report that over 97% of the dispensing market has now signed up to order and receive Pfizer prescription medicines through UniChem.
France: Alliance Santé becomes Alliance Healthcare and strengthens its range of services
Alliance Santé France, the French leader in pharmaceutical wholesale and the distribution of healthcare products and services, will adopt the “Alliance Healthcare” brand as of April 2007 to become Alliance Healthcare France.
Spain: Grupo Safa rebrands as Alliance Healthcare España
From today, in line with the new brand for the wholesale and distribution division of Alliance Boots plc 
, Grupo Safa will be rebranded as Alliance Healthcare España. The new brand will be showcased at Infarma, which takes place from 28 February - 2 March in Barcelona.
Portugal: Alliance UniChem Farmacêutica to be renamed Alliance Healthcare S.A.
As of 1 March, Alliance UniChem Farmacêutica, S.A., will be known as Alliance Healthcare, S.A. Alliance Healthcare in Portugal is a strategic partnership between Alliance Boots , Associação Nacional das Farmácias (ANF - national association of pharmacies) and José de Mello Participações II.