Kennedy’s Pharmacy

About Us

Patrick Kennedy

The Owner

Patrick Kennedy started his pharmacy career in 1985 as a Saturday Assistant and qualified as a pharmacist in 1988. He founded Kennedy’s Pharmacy in Rasharkin in 1997, and later opened a second branch in Dunloy in 2009. Today, both pharmacies are modernised and employ 35 staff members.

(Patrick -Top right. Family Photo)

About Us

Kennedy’s Pharmacy initially opened for business in Rasharkin on 10th February 1997, with the premises further expanding in October 2002.

kennedys pharmacy rasharkin
kennedys pharmacy rasharkin

Kennedy’s Pharmacy were delighted to open the first ever pharmacy in Dunloy on 26th May 2009. Our strong belief that a pharmacy was needed in Dunloy was proven to be correct with the pharmacy being well utilised by the local population.

Kennedys Pharmacy Dunloy
Kennedys Pharmacy Dunloy

In 2018, the pharmacy in Rasharkin was further upgraded and then in late 2021, the opportunity arose to increase the size of the pharmacy in Dunloy which was rapidly outgrowing the existing space. This expansion doubled the existing space to the great benefit of customers and staff alike.

We pride ourselves on the excellent service offered by our staff and we are always endeavouring to enhance the offering to our patients and customers.

The improvements have allowed Kennedy’s Pharmacy to offer a much greater range of services to the public such as;

  • Travel Clinic
  • Ear Wax Removal Service
  • Flu Vaccination Service
  • Covid-19 Vaccination Service
  • Smoking Cessation Service
  • Podiatry Service 

We will be adding further services for the benefit of our patients in the months and years ahead.

Our Philosophy

At Kennedy’s Pharmacy, our commitment is simple: provide the highest level of care and service to our customers. We believe in building strong relationships within our community, and that trust is the foundation of everything we do. Most of our team members are on a first-name basis with 95% of our customers, emphasising the personalised and supportive care we strive to deliver.

We are proud of our team, and their hard work has been recognised over the years with several awards, including the prestigious Northern Ireland Pharmacy of the Year just before the Covid-19 outbreak.

Community Involvement

Being part of the local community means everything to us. Our pharmacies don’t just serve; they contribute. We support various local initiatives and always seek ways to give back to the communities that support us. Living locally, Patrick and most of our staff have deep-rooted connections with the people we serve.

Patrick recognises the value of his staff and would like to pay tribute to their commitment to Kennedy’s Pharmacy and their commitment to helping the health and well-being of the patients and customers they serve each day. This commitment has been recognised further a field with the pharmacy receiving a number of prizes at the annual Pharmacy of the Year Awards.

We were delighted to mark 25 years in business and serving the local community on 10th February 2022. We were very excited to mark this special milestone by launching our website www.kennedyspharmacy.com on the 25th Anniversary of our day of first opening.

We look forward to continuing to serve the community for many years ahead.

Patrick Kennedy

Behind the Scenes