Ireland’s competition watchdog, the CCPC, is launching an in-depth investigation into Uniphar’s proposed acquisition of pharmacy software company TouchStore.
The investigation focuses on potential impacts on competition and prices. Both outlets report that the probe will examine the deal between Uniphar, a pharmaceutical wholesaler and pharmacy owner, and TouchStore, which supplies pharmacy software.
While the sources agree on the CCPC’s decision to open a full investigation, they provide limited additional detail on the scope of findings or timing. The Irish Independent frames the action as an “in-depth” inquiry, while IrishExaminer.com describes it as a probe into the acquisition of the Limerick-based TouchStore. No source cited in the prompt indicates that the CCPC has reached a conclusion yet or specifies remedies, but both point to competition and pricing concerns as the basis for the investigation.
