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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

  • Over 55,000 ship-to locations serviced in 2007
  • Over 8,000 products
  • Projected to generate $600 million in sales in 2008
  • Projected to account for 24% of total revenue at Watson in 2008

Customer Segments

This business serviced 30,000 active accounts in 2007, 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)