M/18/024 Lloyds Pharmacy/McSweeney Group
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of the business assets of four retail and prescription pharmacies of the McSweeney Group by Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday March 7, 2018 | Wednesday, March 28, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited | Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited currently owns a number of retail pharmacy businesses in the State, which generally operate under the Lloyds Pharmacy brand. Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited is a subsidiary of the McKesson Group which is also the ultimate parent company of United Drug (Wholesale) Limited, the largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in the State. |
| The McSweeney Group | The four retail and prescription pharmacies in the McSweeney Group to be acquired are located in County Sligo (2), County Kerry (1) and County Limerick (1). |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Emily Thornton | Tel: 01-4703607 |
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