Lantheus deals Australian radiopharmacy supply biz to GMS

Lantheus Medical Imaging (NSDQ:LNTH) said yesterday it is selling its Australian radiopharmacy servicing business to Global Medical Solutions. As part of the deal, Lantheus and GMS entered into a long-term supply and distribution contract, with Lantheus supplying GMS and its affiliates with its products, with associated product purchase commitments. “This transaction simplifies our service and distribution model in Australia and expands the international reach of our products. Our agreements with GMS align with our business strategy to continually look for opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and customer service. Through our long-term supply and distribution agreement with GMS, we will continue to provide industry-leading nuclear medicine products and contrast agents to healthcare providers and their patients in Australia as well as a number of other international markets served by GMS. We look forward to working closely with GMS to execute a seamless transition for customers, patients, suppliers and employees,” Lantheus CEO Mary Anne Heino said in prepared remarks. The deal includes Lantheus radiopharmacy servicing businesses across Australia which prepare individual doses of single photon emission computed tomography-based radiopharmaceuticals. “This transaction further expands GMS’s geographical presence in Australia and extends our breath of services and products in that country. Moreover, the transaction adds valued local market expertis...
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