With a turnover of EUR 19.2 billion (2004), Celesio is the leading pharmaceutical distribution company in Europe and is represented in 15 countries. With its three divisions, Celesio Wholesale, Celesio Pharmacies and Celesio Solutions, the group covers the entire scope of pharmaceutical distribution. Every day, 132 branches in the wholesale sector make more than 100,000 deliveries. Around 1,900 Celesio-owned pharmacies serve more than 500,000 customers every day. As part of its Solutions division, Celesio offers pharmaceutical manufacturers logistics and distribution solutions through a pan-European network of subsidiaries with its AVS Health Distribution business unit. Celesio has around 32,000 employees throughout Europe. Find more information on www.celesio.com