United Drug Plc - UDGL- Profile

United Drug PLC. The Group's principal activity is providing healthcare services in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. The Group services are involve in the areas of Pharmaceutical Wholesale, Supply Chain Services, Contract Sales Outsourcing, and Medical and Scientific. The Pharmaceutical Wholesale operation provides a national wholesale service to over 1,200 retail pharmacies and 200 hospitals, with products covering Ostomy, Continence, Wound Care, Surgical and Medical Products. The Supply Chain Services imports, warehouses and distributes pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medicines to pharmaceutical wholesalers and hospitals. The Contract Sales Outsourcing provides contract sales representatives and contract nurse advisors to the pharmaceutical industry. The Medical and Scientific operation offers contract distribution services, and sales and marketing services supported by clinical and technical support experts. Pharma Wholesale acctd for 62% of fis 2006 revs; Supply Chain, 26%; Contract Sales Outsourcing, 6% and Medical & Scientific, 6%