The company's operating profit rose from $26.2 million to $72.4 million (dividend per share rose from $0.49 to $0.67). The pharmaceutical distribution unit, which consists of American GenBergen Pharmaceuticals and American GenBergen Specialty Pharmaceuticals, saw a 20% jump in revenue on top of its expected goal of $9.5 billion in total revenue for the year. Operating income from the company's pharmacy, PharMerica, amounted to $355.4 million, up 6% from $335.2 million the previous year. The price advantage of generic drugs is another positive factor for Mergen Bergen, which distributes 40 percent of all generic drugs in the United States following the company's merger. The company expects to continue its strong growth momentum in 2002, with total revenues up 15 to 17 percent and return on capital employed (ROCC) in excess of 20 percent.
Bergen Brunswig is the largest wholesaler of pharmaceutical and medical-surgical materials in the U.S., with approximately 30 distribution facilities in 20 U.S. states, which distribute pharmaceuticals and related products to pharmacies, hospitals, and health insurance organizations.
AmerisourceBergen, Inc. is one of the largest pharmaceutical service providers in the United States. Services are provided to drug manufacturers and healthcare product and service providers in the drug supply channel.
AmerisourceBergen, Inc. provides pharmaceutical distribution and related services. It distributes a wide range of products, including brand name and generic drugs, over-the-counter healthcare products, and home healthcare supplies and equipment.
Customers include hospitals and healthcare departments, chain and single-unit pharmacies, drug mailing services, physicians, clinics, and nursing and assisted living centers.
In addition, AmerisourceBergen offers a wide range of services to healthcare product suppliers and pharmaceutical manufacturers, including pharmacy automation systems, bedside medical safety systems, pharmaceutical packaging, inventory management, pharmacy consulting, logistics services, physician education, and other ranges.
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