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. UniChem will be one of two pharmaceutical agents responsible for the order taking and delivery of AstraZeneca prescription medicines to pharmacies, hospitals and dispensing doctors across the UK when the new arrangements come into effect later this year.

David Coles, Managing Director, UniChem, comments:

"UniChem is delighted to be working with AstraZeneca on its new supply and delivery system. We are already offering excellent service levels to customers across the UK and are therefore confident in our ability to offer pharmacists and dispensing doctors the best possible level of service on behalf of AstraZeneca."

"UniChem’s involvement in this supply arrangement means that pharmacists and dispensing doctors are assured of a partner that understands their business and can maintain ease of ordering and frequency of delivery via a tried and tested logistics infrastructure."

"We are keen to be at the forefront of industry changes and will continue to facilitate shared working throughout the supply chain for the benefit of all stakeholders, including Pharmacy and patients."

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