Mixed views on success of Pfizer distribution scheme

摘要

Some .four weeks into Pfizer's direct-to-pharmacy distribution arrangement through UniChem views on the success of the scheme are mixed.Rival wholesaler AAH Pharmaceuticals has accused UniChem of providing a two-tiered service in its delivery of Pfizer prescription medicines - offering preferential service to its existing customers over those also dealing with other wholesalers.UniChem has rejected this suggestion.A spokeswoman told The Journal:"As a business it is not in our interest to offer any preferential treatment to any customers."AAH has put forward the testimonies of a number of pharmacists who say they are being denied a timed delivery slot and believe that their cut-off times for orders are unacceptable - some are as early as 10am."As a result they were finding it harder to meet patient needs and felt they were being deliberately pressured to move all of their business to UniChem,"an AAH statement said.