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Alliance UniChem gains exclusive rights to unique 'dual-slide' packaging concept for prescription generics
29 September 2005

Alliance UniChem Plc, a leading European healthcare group, has reached an agreement in principal giving it exclusive rights to the patented Burgopak packaging concept, which will be introduced within the Almus range of prescription generic medicines throughout Europe.

"With the Burgopak concept, Alliance UniChem will have a device that is truly unique and will revolutionise the pharmaceutical market throughout Europe. Following on from our success with the innovative Almus design, we are proud to be a catalyst, yet again, for change in our field. The new-look Almus pack will present a fundamental advance in prescription generic medicine packaging, addressing multiple issues in a single, patient-centred design", says Tony Foreman, Group Director of Commercial Activities, Alliance UniChem.