Pharmacy supplies group Uniphar has reported gross profit of €134m for the first half of this year, a 30pc increase on the corresponding period in 2020. Earnings increased 36pc to €41.1m from €30.2m, according to interim results from the group. Uniphar reported revenue of €965m for the six months to June 30, up 10pc year-on-year. The company has also announced the appointment of Hugh McDonnell as chief technology officer (CTO) for the group. Uniphar was founded by a small group of Irish community pharmacists in 1967.

Source: Irish Independent September 01, 2021 07:30 UTC