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Medicine shortages have become a persistent challenge in Ireland and across Europe, affecting patients, pharmacists and healthcare systems. While occasional shortages once emerged as isolated events, recent trends show that supply issues are increasingly systemic, requiring coordinated action from regulators,...

Irish pharmacies are evolving rapidly. Patients increasingly expect the same convenience from healthcare that they get from other services: accurate online availability, fast ordering, and reliable fulfilment. The scale of this shift is unprecedented. As of 2025, Ireland has the...

For many independent pharmacies in Ireland, competing with large pharmacy chains online can feel like an uphill battle. Bigger groups often have larger marketing budgets, dedicated digital teams and strong brand recognition. But size isn’t everything. In fact, independent pharmacies...

Over the last few years, Irish pharmacies have seen a major shift: customers increasingly expect convenience, speed and digital access, not just for food, but for health and wellness products too. This has pushed two models into the spotlight: traditional...

A major milestone has arrived for digital pharmacy in Ireland: Meaghers Pharmacy Group has officially partnered with Just Eat, powered by LUDA Partners’ advanced integration technology, becoming the first Irish pharmacy chain to offer fast home delivery of non-medicine products...

Pharmacies meet Uber Eats: A new era for healthcare convenience Until recently, customers in Ireland could order meals, groceries or flowers in minutes, but not pharmacy essentials. That’s changing fast. Thanks to LUDA Partners, Irish pharmacies can now connect directly...

The way pharmacies connect with customers is evolving fast, and in Ireland Just Eat is leading a new wave of convenience. From cold and flu essentials to skincare and vitamins, customers can now order pharmacy products from local Irish pharmacies...

The publication of the Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025 is a foundational strategic shift that formally recognises and financially supports the expanded clinical role of the pharmacist. Backed by a new €75 million investment over 2025 and 2026, this agreement, negotiated...

In 2025, Ireland’s community pharmacies are at a pivotal moment. The recently announced Community Pharmacy Agreement 2025 is set to expand the clinical role of pharmacists dramatically, offering new services and consultations. While this is a major win for healthcare,...

The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), enacted in 2024, is a landmark piece of legislation that will significantly impact the use of AI across Europe, including in community pharmacies. Instead of outright banning most AI, the Act takes a...