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Business Segments | Product Distribution

Our Distribution Division

As the newest division of Watson, Anda Distribution purchases primarily generic pharmaceuticals manufactured by third parties and sells them to independent pharmacies, pharmacy chains, pharmacy buying groups, alternative care facilities including long-term care pharmacies and physician offices. The Anda Distribution business broadens our reach into the healthcare community.

Highlights

  • Approximately 50,000 ship-to locations serviced in 2008
  • Over 8,000 products
  • Projected to generate between $660-$710 million in 2009

Customer Segments

This business serviced 50,000 active accounts in 2008, including:

Watson Distribution Types of Businesses Serviced

Competitive Advantages

  • Competitive pricing
  • Reliable inventory levels on top revenue products
  • Responsive customer service (next day delivery service nationwide)
  • Superior customer relations from 200 tele-sales professionals; Over 80,000 phone calls a week
  • Internally developed, proprietary ordering systems (including Internet-based services and support for PalmŪ-ordering devices for remote electronic ordering)