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The History of Mylan and UDL


In 1996, Mylan acquired UDL Laboratories, Inc., the premier supplier of unit dose multisource pharmaceuticals to the institutional and long term care marketplace. For more than 20 years, UDL has helped pharmacists return to clinical care while improving patient outcomes in institutional settings.
 

The 1980s

1980: Began operations as Unit Dose Laboratories
1981: Incorporated, changed name to UDL Laboratories, Inc.
1984: First published Generic Brand Comparison Handbook
1984: Moved to current facility at 1718 Northrock Court
1988: Opened distribution center at 4951 Hiawatha Drive
 

The 1990s

1990: UDL began printing bar codes on its individual unit dose blisters
1992: Launched Emergi-Script®
1995: Launched Robot-Rx™ Ready Packaging
1996: Launched Bingo Cards, first generation of 30-day dispensing cards
1996: UDL acquired by Mylan Laboratories Inc. on February 29
 

The 2000s

2004: Launched new Punch Card design – redesigned 30-day dispensing cards
2004: 34,000 square foot expansion completed
2005: UDL produced its first in-house cold-form foil-to-foil blister package
2005: UDL acquired responsibility for Mylan Bertek Sugar Land manufacturing facility
2006: Launched first Retail Compliance Package
2007: Purchased Hiawatha facility, acquiring an additional 60,000 square feet
2007: UDL purchased the Mylan Bertek Sugar Land manufacturing facility
2008: Packaged first retail wallet card for Mylan Pharmaceutical Inc.