Blackrock iron supplement takes off in 200 chemists

The British-based company is investing €250,000 in the roll-out

Peter Griffin and Una Loughrey, co-founders of Blackrock Pharmaceuticals PIc: Brian McEvoy

Blackrock Pharmaceuticals, the company co-founded by Belfast entrepreneur Una Loughrey, has secured 200 listings in pharmacies across the country for its new liquid iron supplement.

The British-based company, which launched Blueiron in Ireland last week, is investing €250,000 in the roll-out, covering the costs for hiring sales staff and advertising.

The iron supplement is now stocked in Boots, McCauleys, Hickeys and McCabes pharmacies.

Loughrey, who founded the company with her husband Peter Griffin, ...