1、2005 Annual ReportFocusing on Our StrengthsAmerisourceBergen CorporationP.O.Box 959Valley Forge,Pennsylvania 19482610-727-59-AmerisourceBergen(NYSE:ABC)is one of the largest pharmaceutical services companies in the world.Servicingboth manufacturers and healthcare providers in the pharmaceutical supp
2、ly channel,the Company provides distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes.AmerisourceBergen focuses on its strengths and expertiseall along the pharmaceutical supply channel,bringing innovativeprograms and services to our suppliers and customers alike.We
3、 grow our business by helping our customers grow theirbusinesses,getting pharmaceuticals to market safely,quicklyand efficiently,and enabling healthcare providers to focus ontheir strengths improving the health and wellness of patients.AmerisourceBergens service solutions range from pharmacyautomati
4、on and pharmaceutical packaging to pharmacy servicesfor skilled nursing and assisted living facilities,reimbursementand pharmaceutical consulting services,and physician education.With more than$54 billion in annual revenue,AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge,PA andemploys more than 13
5、,000 people.page 1page 4page 7page 12page 13page 28page 32page 59Letter to Shareholders R.David Yost,AmerisourceBergen Chief Executive OfficerLetter to ShareholdersJames R.Mellor,Chairman of the Board of Directors of AmerisourceBergenFocusing on Our StrengthsAmerisourceBergen CorporateOfficers and B
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