McKesson Canada has signed a 15-year distribution agreement with PharmaChoice Western Inc., one of Western Canada’s largest pharmacy retail networks. McKesson Canada and PharmaChoice Western signed the agreement on April 30, 2007 and the stores will be serviced by McKesson Canada effective July 29, 2007.
Under the agreement, McKesson Canada is responsible for the primary distribution of pharmaceutical products, over-the-counter medications and consumer products to the 126 PharmaChoice Western members who operate independently-owned and managed pharmacies.
“PharmaChoice Western members are excited about this new partnership with the industry leader which will allow them to take advantage of efficient, cost-effective distribution and logistics services,” said Walter Peterson, President, PharmaChoice Western Inc. “With this new arrangement, PharmaChoice pharmacists will be able to spend more time focusing on servicing the needs of their patients.”
"McKesson Canada is pleased to partner with PharmaChoice and play a key role in the continued growth of their retail business," said Brent Teulon, Vice-President and General Manager, Western Canada, McKesson Canada. “PharmaChoice pharmacists will benefit from McKesson Canada’s high service levels, extensive product line and frequent delivery options. McKesson Canada has been serving Canadian pharmacists for over 100 years and will service these stores through its Western Canada distribution network.”
About McKesson Canada
McKesson Canada is the leading provider of logistics as well as information products and services within the Canadian health care marketplace. McKesson Canada, the largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in the country, distributes more than 35,000 products to over 8,000 retail and institutional pharmacies coast to coast. McKesson Canada offers a range of integrated solutions through five business units: McKesson Pharmaceutical, McKesson Logistics Solutions, McKesson Automation, McKesson Health Solutions and McKesson Information Solutions.
Contact:
Françoise LeBlanc
Communications Coordinator, McKesson Canada
Tel. 514.832.8287
communication@mckesson.ca