M/18/097 – Uniphar / Certain pharmacy businesses of Inischem DAC
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Uniphar Public Limited Company of sole control of 15 community pharmacies from Inischem DAC has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday December 20, 2018 | Friday, February 1, 2019 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Uniphar plc | Uniphar is active in the supply of human pharmaceuticals and other related products in the State. Uniphar also owns a number of community pharmacies in the State. |
| Community Pharmacies | The 15 community pharmacies all operate under the "Allcare" brand and are located in the following counties in the State: Cork (2); Kerry (2); Dublin (6); Louth (1); Offaly (1); Wicklow (1); Galway (1); and Monaghan (1). |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Emily Thornton | Tel: 00353 1 4703607 |
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