United Drug has announced a €40m investment in technology and innovation at its headquarters at Citywest, Dublin. 

The announcement which was made at United Drug’s annual Pharmacy Show over the weekend will increase distribution by almost two-thirds with plans for further expansion over the next three years.
 
United Drug works with more than 1,800 pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and primary care centres across the country. The company employs more than 650 staff across its four facilities in Magna Park, Swords, Ballina and Limerick.
 
Last April, United Drug was acquired by McKesson Corporation. Currently ranked 5th on the FORTUNE 500, McKesson is a leading international healthcare services and information technology company with over 77,000 employees worldwide.

Speaking at the Pharmacy Show, Managing Director at United Drug, Paul Reilly said, "Our systems are more technologically advanced than our competitors, and, despite the tough and challenging market we operate in, we will continue to invest and innovate so as to provide a sustainable healthcare platform for our customers and maintain our strong track record.

He added, "That we have more than doubled our efficiency over the past two years, and are already seeing a return on this latest investment, means that our customers can continue to get the excellent service that they have come to expect from United Drug, and more."

Source: www.businessworld.ie