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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.