Latest news 2008
UK: UniChem Ltd builds on partnership with Roche
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.
UK: 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.
Alliance Boots completes acquisition of Depolabo
Alliance Boots, a leading international pharmacy-led health and beauty group, announces the completion of its acquisition of Depolabo, one of the largest providers of pharmaceutical pre-wholesale and contract logistics services in France.
Alliance Boots acquires megapharm in Germany
Alliance Boots has today acquired a 90% stake in megapharm GmbH, a specialised German distributor of oncology products. The acquisition, which has recently been approved by EU competition regulators, will enable Alliance Boots to enhance its position in the specialty drugs sector.
UK: UniChem Convention 2008: Time for Action
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!'
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”).
