Our Distribution Business

Watson’s Anda Distribution business primarily distributes generic, select brand pharmaceutical products, vaccines, injectables and over-the-counter medicines from more than 200 suppliers to more than 65,000 locations, including 11,000 physician accounts; 17,000 independent pharmacies, and more than 35,000 chain locations.

Our Anda Distribution business primarily distributes generic and select brand pharmaceutical products to independent pharmacies, alternate care providers (hospitals, nursing homes and mail order pharmacies), pharmacy chains and physicians' offices. Additionally, we sell to members of buying groups, which are independent pharmacies that join together to enhance their buying power.

 
We presently distribute products from our facilities in Weston, Florida and Groveport, Ohio.

Anda Distribution Business Highlights

  • 4th largest U.S. distributor
  • Serviced more than 65,000 ship-to locations in 2010
  • Distribute more than 8,500 products from more than 200 manufacturers
  • Generated revenues of $831 million in 2010

Customer Segments

  • 17,000+ independent retail pharmacies
  • 35,000+ chain pharmacies
  • 11,000+ physician offices
  • 2,000+ other customers

Competitive Advantages

  • Competitive pricing
  • Reliable inventory levels on top revenue products
  • Responsive customer service (next day delivery service nationwide)
  • Superior customer relations from 180 tele-sales professionals (more than 18,000 calls made per day)
  • Internally developed, proprietary ordering systems