04 June 2007

Alvita: A New Range of Surgical, Diagnostic and Health and Hygiene Products for Independent Pharmacy

Alvita is a new range of surgical, diagnostic and health and hygiene products for community pharmacy. The range is being launched in countries across Europe by the Wholesale and Commercial Affairs Division of Alliance Boots, in conjunction with UniChem Ltd in the UK and, is available to UniChem customers from June 2007.

Alvita has benefited from the successful sharing of synergies within Alliance Boots. The range offers high quality, reliable products that mean improved value for money for both pharmacists and patients. The products also benefit from the use of distinctive, clear and concise packaging, to offer patients a product that is easy to identify and simple to use.

Commenting on the launch, Tony Foreman, Director of Commercial Affairs, Alliance Healthcare Division, says: “The Alvita products will be used for a wide range of medical conditions and we are delighted to be launching the brand in the UK. We believe that Alvita will offer community pharmacists a reliable and trusted product combined with distinctive packaging and branding.”

Jeremy Main, Sales and Marketing Director, UniChem, adds: “Patients can combine the benefits of Alvita products with the trusted knowledge and advice that they expect from their local pharmacist, which allows for security and ease of choice. UniChem is pleased to be offering what we believe is a valuable and effective range of products for our pharmacist customers.”

Alvita products currently available for the UK market include plasters, bandages, tissues and microporus tape. The range will be expanded in the coming months.

For more information please contact:
Sanam Conway, Communications Executive, 0208 974 4045
Helena Bate, Communications Manager, 0208 974 4044