SAVE THE DATE United Drug for the Pharmacy Show 2017 The annual United Drug Pharmacy Show takes place at the Aviva Stadium, Dubl<strong>in</strong>, from 23rd to 25th April 2017
Dates have just been announced for United Drug’s Pharmacy Show 2017, which will take place at the Aviva Stadium, Dubl<strong>in</strong> from Sunday, 23rd April to Tuesday, 25th April 2017. The Pharmacy Show is the number one exhibition event <strong>in</strong> the pharmacy retail sector, attract<strong>in</strong>g sell-out crowds every year. It is a great platform for pharmacists to meet with manufacturers and suppliers, and take advantage of exclusive products and promotions. Now <strong>in</strong> its 11th year, the Pharmacy Show is the premier event <strong>in</strong> the pharmacy retail calendar. Look<strong>in</strong>g forward to this year’s event, Ann Walsh, Market<strong>in</strong>g Manager at United Drug, said: “The Pharmacy Show is a key event for us and our <strong>in</strong>dustry each year. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet with <strong>in</strong>dustry colleagues, to showcase new promotions, learn about new products and launches and spend valuable time network<strong>in</strong>g and develop<strong>in</strong>g important relationships. “Moreover, the Pharmacy Show gives us the chance to meet and to discuss the challenges and opportunities fac<strong>in</strong>g us <strong>in</strong> our sector each and every day. And let’s not forget the very important commercial aspect, which is at the forefront of all of our m<strong>in</strong>ds <strong>in</strong> today’s <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly challeng<strong>in</strong>g marketplace. At United Drug, we are proud to be the only wholesaler <strong>in</strong> Ireland to provide this important forum to our sector.” Each year the Pharmacy Show offers an engag<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>in</strong>teractive experience for pharmacists and pharmacy retail staff. For example, <strong>in</strong> previous years, attendees could walk through a state-of-the-art ‘pharmacy of the future.’ Last year, the focus was on technology and on the <strong>in</strong>novation that was driv<strong>in</strong>g future trends <strong>in</strong> retail as seen <strong>in</strong> the US and Europe. This year’s Pharmacy Show will cont<strong>in</strong>ue the focus on digital <strong>in</strong>novation, showcas<strong>in</strong>g United Drug’s cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> technology to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> its high standards <strong>in</strong> terms of stock range, customer service and delivery. A €15m <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> technology and automation has already <strong>in</strong>creased United Drug’s distribution efficiency by almost two-thirds. A further €1 million <strong>in</strong>vestment is be<strong>in</strong>g made <strong>in</strong> upgrad<strong>in</strong>g the warehouse HVAC system. These <strong>in</strong>vestments support United Drug’s commitment to deliver on DATES for your DIARY! its bus<strong>in</strong>ess promise ‘to deliver the products you need, when you need them, at a fair price.’ Ann cont<strong>in</strong>ued: “At United Drug, we are very proud that our tote order<strong>in</strong>g system, based <strong>in</strong> our Dubl<strong>in</strong> depot, delivers an average of 15,000 totes nationwide to more than 2,000 customers per day. Each tote travels a distance of 1km from warehouse shelf to delivery truck – comb<strong>in</strong>ed, that’s a total distance equivalent to a journey from Dubl<strong>in</strong> to Perth, Australia.” The Havelock Suite at the Aviva Stadium will tell this story throughout the Pharmacy Show, show<strong>in</strong>g pharmacists what happens from the time they place their order, through to delivery to the pharmacy. “Our system is far more technologically advanced than any competitors and allows us to consistently deliver on our customer promise,” said Ann. “We are offer<strong>in</strong>g pharmacists and retail staff an opportunity to experience this first-hand by showcas<strong>in</strong>g our tote system. As the number one pharmaceutical wholesaler <strong>in</strong> Ireland, our <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> technology, particularly automation, has been enormously helpful and <strong>in</strong>deed critical to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g our high standards <strong>in</strong> terms of stock range, customer service and delivery. It will be great for the pharmacy community to see this for themselves.” At this year’s Pharmacy Show, attendees can look forward to a sumptuous d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g experience <strong>in</strong> the Presidents Area at the Aviva Stadium, with accommodation provided <strong>in</strong> the nearby Clayton Hotel Burl<strong>in</strong>gton Road (formerly the Burl<strong>in</strong>gton Hotel). The Pharmacy Show is expected to attract large numbers aga<strong>in</strong> this year and space is limited; clos<strong>in</strong>g date for exhibitors is 24 February and for pharmacists is 16th March 2017. For more <strong>in</strong>formation on the Pharmacy Show 2017, contact Ann Walsh at United Drug on 01 463 2545 or email ann.walsh@united-drug.com or Rois<strong>in</strong> Kelly on 01 463 7316 or email rois<strong>in</strong>.kelly@united-drug.com PHARMACY SHOW Sunday, 23rd April 2017: 9am – 6pm Monday, 24th April 2017: 9am – 6pm Tuesday, 25th April 2017: 9am – 4pm
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