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Dublin-based healthcare services group Uniphar has acquired TouchStore, a provider of dispensing and retail management software.

This transaction represents a transformational step for Uniphar’s supply chain and retail division as it seeks to bolster its technological capabilities. TouchStore is widely recognised in Ireland for providing essential software to pharmacy teams, and its integration is expected to significantly enhance Uniphar’s service offering for its wholesale community pharmacy customers.

For investors, the deal aligns with Uniphar’s broader infrastructure expansion, including a new state-of-the-art distribution facility in Dublin designed to double the team’s capacity. From an operational standpoint, TouchStore will continue to operate as a separate legal entity, maintaining its existing management team led by founder Ger Cassidy. The company’s developers and support staff will remain at their Limerick office, ensuring continuity of service while implementing appropriate data segregation safeguards to protect pharmacy customers.

The acquisition comes at a time when the pharmacy sector is rapidly moving toward digital operations. By acquiring TouchStore, Uniphar secures proprietary technology that supports innovation in dispensing and retail management. Market reaction to the news was positive, with Uniphar shares rising four per cent on the Euronext Dublin following the announcement. This move reinforces Uniphar’s competitive positioning in the Irish healthcare market by combining traditional wholesale distribution with advanced retail technology solutions.