Bergen Brunswig focusing on supply channel cost-management strategies after calling off Ivax merger.

BERGEN SUPPLY EFFICIENCIES REMAIN "CENTRAL STRATEGY" AFTER COLLAPSE OF IVAX MERGER agreement, the wholesaler said March 20. "One of Bergen Brunswig's central strategies is to pursue opportunities to manage supply channel costs" through in-house programs, alliances or acquisitions, Bergen said. "Notwithstanding the termination of the Ivax agreement, we will continue to pursue our strategy, recognizing the valuable role that generics play."