Lantheus Renews Cardiac US Contrast Media Contract with Premier

October 23, 2008 - Premier Purchasing Partners signed a new agreement for cardiac ultrasound contrast media with Lantheus Medical Imaging of North Billerica, MA.

The new agreement includes the Definity cardiac ultrasound agent formerly available through Bristol-Myers Squibb. In January 2008, Bristol-Myers Squibb sold its medical imaging division to Avista Capital Partners; the new company was named Lantheus Medical Imaging.

Effective December 1, 2008, the 36-month agreement is available to acute and continuum of care members of the Premier healthcare alliance.

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