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LloydsPharmacy/McCabes Pharmacy

M/24/011

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by LloydsPharmacy Ireland Limited of Drummullan Unlimited Company, Arundina Holdings Limited and Calathea Holdings Limited, together trading as McCabes Pharmacy, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission subject to a number of legally binding commitments.
Case details
  • Notification date:16 February 2024
  • Publication date:16 February 2024
  • Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
  • Economic sub-sector:Retail trade - G.47
  • Outcome:Cleared with proposals
Documents
M.24.011 Phase 2 DeterminationPDF | 2349 KB
Timetable

Phase One

  • Friday, 16 February, 2024 Notification received
  • Thursday, 29 February, 2024 Third party submission deadline
  • Wednesday, 20 March, 2024 Proposals received
  • Thursday, 18 April, 2024 Determination issued

Phase Two

  • Thursday, 18 April, 2024Phase 2 begins
  • Thursday, 18 April, 2024 Third party submission deadline
  • Thursday, 18 April, 2024Assessment Issued
  • Wednesday, 24 April, 2024Proposals received
  • Thursday, 25 April, 2024Phase 2 determination issued
Parties Involved

LloydsPharmacy Ireland Limited

LloydsPharmacy Ireland Limited (""LloydsPharmacy"") currently operates 82 retail pharmacies across the State.

LloydsPharmacy is ultimately controlled by PHOENIX Pharma SE. The Phoenix Group also ultimately control United Drug (Wholesale) Ltd, one of two full-line pharmaceutical wholesalers in the State.

 

McCabes Pharmacy

McCabes Pharmacy comprises a portfolio of 31 retail pharmacies in Ireland, which are primarily located in the Dublin/Leinster region.
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