There has been a pharmacy at our Gray Street location since the turn of the 19th century, and in April 1974, we became known as R.S. McPherson Pharmacy. Over the years, the pharmacy has seen many transformations in shape, layout, and style, continually evolving to meet the needs of our busy community.
The most recent chapter in our story began in June 2018, when the business was acquired by Davidsons Chemists — a respected local company established in 1897, built on principles of knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care. These values continue to drive our commitment to providing the highest levels of customer service and patient care across all our branches.
We have proudly continued under the McPherson Pharmacy name, as it remains an iconic part of Broughty Ferry, renowned not only for our outstanding pharmaceutical care but also for our exceptional selection of luxury gifts, skincare, and fragrance ranges. Our name is a symbol of quality and trust, and we are proud to uphold that reputation.
As a community pharmacy, we are at the heart of local healthcare, striving to be your first port of call. We are dedicated to making every visit to our pharmacy a positive experience. To ensure you always receive the attention you deserve, we maintain a policy of having more than one pharmacist on duty whenever possible. Your health and wellbeing are our priority, and our team is here to support you with efficiency, compassion, and personalised care.
Meet our Pharmacists
Pharmacy Manager & Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Gráinne MacGregor
Originally from Northern Ireland, Gráinne moved to Scotland after graduating from Queen’s University Belfast to take up a role as a Relief Pharmacist in Dundee. She went on to become a Pharmacist Manager for several years, gaining valuable experience in both community pharmacy and GP practice settings before joining the McPherson Pharmacy team in November 2017. Gráinne has since completed her Independent Prescribing qualification at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and now provides the Pharmacy First Plus service at McPhersons. Passionate about patient care, she is dedicated to maintaining the high standards of service that McPherson Pharmacy is proud to deliver.
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Desmond McGreal
Hailing from the Emerald Isle, Des grew up in Limerick. After completing a BSc in Chemistry at Cork University, he moved to Aberdeen in the early 1990s to study pharmacy. He then returned to Ireland for a few years before coming back to Dundee in 2002, where he took up a post in a community pharmacy. In 2022, he joined Davidson’s and became a permanent pharmacist at McPherson’s the following year, after which he completed the Independent Prescribing qualification at RGU. Des is now providing the Pharmacy First Plus service, along with Gráinne, within the pharmacy. He enjoys meeting customers and getting to know them and their needs.