United Drug plc, an Ireland-based distributor, wholesaler and contract packager, has acquired Allentown, PA-based Sharp Corporation for $99 million. The acquisition is intended to complement UD’s contract packaging operations in Europe with Sharp’s U.S. presence. Sharp will combine with UD’s existing U.S. operations to broaden its range of outsourced services for U.S. pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturers. In contract packaging, which forms part of UD’s Supply Chain Service...