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The people behind your care

Meet the Sweenys team.

A familiar local team combining professional healthcare, careful pharmacy practice and the personal service H Sweeny Chemist has been known for across generations.

Killian Johnston, Pharmacist Independent Prescriber and owner of H Sweeny Chemist

Clinical lead

Killian Johnston

Pharmacist Independent Prescriber · Owner, H Sweeny Chemist

Killian has more than 21 years of pharmacy experience. A former Lead Integrated Care Pharmacist for the North West and President of the Ulster Chemists’ Association, he combines evidence-based care with practical advice and genuine continuity.

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Sinead Johnston, Pharmacy Manager, qualified accuracy checker and business co-owner

Pharmacy management

Sinead Johnston

Pharmacy Manager · Qualified Accuracy Checker · Business Co-owner

With more than a decade of experience, Sinead helps lead the pharmacy’s day-to-day operations and supports safe, accurate patient care. Warm, practical and approachable, she understands the importance of healthcare that feels straightforward and built around real life.

Michaela Deans, Registered Pharmacist at H Sweeny Chemist

Pharmacy team

Michaela Deans

Registered Pharmacist

Michaela is a registered pharmacist with 11 years of experience across patient consultations, clinical advice and dispensary care. Calm, thorough and reassuring, she takes time to listen and explain medicines and health advice clearly.

Susan O’Driscoll, Pharmacy Technician at H Sweeny Chemist

Pharmacy team

Susan O’Driscoll

Pharmacy Technician

With more than 30 years of experience, Susan supports prescription preparation, patient queries, stock and ordering. Friendly and approachable, she combines extensive pharmacy knowledge with an accurate, meticulous way of working.

Paula Campbell, Dispensary Assistant at H Sweeny Chemist

Dispensary team

Paula Campbell

Dispensary Assistant

Paula has more than 20 years of pharmacy experience and helps manage prescriptions carefully and efficiently. Warm, reassuring and dependable, she is a familiar face whom many local patients know and trust.

Colleen McCormick, Healthcare Assistant at H Sweeny Chemist

Patient support

Colleen McCormick

Healthcare Assistant

Colleen has worked in healthcare for nearly 10 years. She listens carefully, helps patients feel comfortable and connects them with the right member of the team, bringing patience, kindness and reassurance to every visit.

Jodie Cooley, Dispensary Assistant at H Sweeny Chemist

Dispensary team

Jodie Cooley

Dispensary Assistant

Jodie helps prepare and dispense prescriptions, supports patient queries and assists with stock and ordering. Friendly, conscientious and dependable, she enjoys helping patients and working with the wider pharmacy team.

Paul Morrow, Delivery and Patient Support at H Sweeny Chemist

Prescription delivery

Paul Morrow

Delivery and Patient Support

Paul helps prescriptions reach patients safely and reliably, providing a familiar point of contact for older and housebound patients. Friendly, kind and courteous, he enjoys meeting patients and offering a helpful word during every visit.

Brendan McGilloway, Pharmacy Delivery Driver at H Sweeny Chemist

Prescription delivery

Brendan McGilloway

Pharmacy Delivery Driver

Brendan has several years of experience helping prescriptions reach patients safely and on time. Careful, professional and courteous, he supports housebound patients as well as the wider pharmacy team.

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