Business Support

We work with a range of partners from across a variety of sectors that offer business solutions to our members. These include:

From pharmacy supplies to complete generics, AAH pharmaceuticals is the UK’s largest wholesaler, delivering to millions of people across thousands of UK communities.

With daily deliver to every dispensing point nationwide, we believe that together we can build a truly powerful partnership, bringing our expertise and reach to support the vital role healthcare providers play within local communities.

Accord Healthcare is one of the fastest growing generic pharmaceutical companies in the UK & Ireland and has an extensive supply chain through its two UK based manufacturing sites and the largest manufacturer-owned warehousing & distribution centre in the UK with ambient, chilled and CD storage all at one facility.

Cencora Alliance Healthcare Ltd is the UK wholesale business of Walgreens Boots Alliance and provides full line and short line wholesaling and pre-wholesaling services.

We’re a leading, technology-enabled health services business. Our mission is clear: to help people live healthier lives and make the health and care system work better for everyone. Bringing together advanced data and technology capabilities, deep clinical and industry expertise, along with our cross-industry relationships, we’re helping our customers tackle healthcare’s biggest challenges.

With 60 years’ experience of working with our members to develop profitable independent pharmacies, you can trust that we have the breadth and depth of knowledge to support independent community pharmacy now and into the future.

At Sandoz, our purpose is to pioneer access for patients. Our purpose shines through in our rich heritage, as in our plans for the future. Our vision is to be the world's leading and most valued generics and biosimilar company: valued for how we run our business, but also for the positive impact we have on society. That's how we will deliver sustainably on our purpose.

At Scholl, we talk about how you can care for your feet and help you understand how to give your feet the energy and ability to take you every step of wherever you want to go.

Are you considering sale, purchase or valuation of a pharmacy business? Christie & Co boasts the UK's largest team of dedicated Agents, Accredited RICS Registered Valuers and Consultants strategically located across our national network of 11 offices.

Skills4Pharmacy is the UK's number one pharmacy apprenticeship training provider and a top 25 Department for Education apprenticeship provider nationally, supporting community pharmacy employers - from independent pharmacies to large multiples - and aspiring pharmacy professionals to build rewarding, GPhC-registered careers.

Cegedim offers an intelligent and powerfully simple pharmacy business solution that’s tailored to tackle the biggest challenges facing modern pharmacies. By working closely with pharmacy teams, we’ve created solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of the industry, helping you save time, boost efficiency, and grow your revenue.

Sartoretto Verna is an international pharmacy design and strategy company, helping independent pharmacies strengthen their positioning and transform their spaces into more recognizable and more profitable healthcare destinations through architecture, modular furniture and strategic design.

As a busy pharmacist, organising your finances and tax planning can be daunting. You need to know your finances are in safe hands - from the routine day-to-day management of your bookkeeping, payroll and accounts to the more complex tax planning issues.

This is where RA Accountants steps in. We understand the challenges you face. For over a decade, we have developed in-depth insight into the workings of independent and multiple community pharmacies - helping reduce the time they need to spend on managing their finances and tax planning.

Xeinadin is one of the leading experts in audit, accounting and business advice for pharmacies and pharmacists.

Alongside accountancy and tax advice, we offer transactional and business support services such as bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, and we also provide advice on benchmarking and due diligence on buying or selling a pharmacy.

Lloyds is committed to providing tailored financial support for pharmacies and healthcare providers. Our team of relationship managers can help you realise your goals, from founding or acquiring a new pharmacy, to expanding existing premises, we’re dedicated to helping you grow.

“Supporting businesses turning over more than £6.5m pa, Barclays Corporate Banking has the banking excellence you’d expect with the data and insights you don’t. We look beyond banking to help you see what really matters. Through our dedicated sector and regional specialists, and the power of the wider Barclays network, we can act on those insights together. We can provide you with innovative financing solutions that help you achieve a more expansive, better-connected future for your business. See things differently with Big Picture Banking at Barclays.”

At Medifinance, our commitment extends far beyond merely providing financial solutions. We are dedicated to partnering with dental practices, GP surgeries, pharmacies, and veterinary providers to understand their unique business plans and strategies. Our mission is to replicate the personalised service once offered by bank managers, ensuring that we identify and deliver optimal financial strategies that align perfectly with our clients' individual needs.

TradeBridge offers a revolving line of credit that other lenders don’t. You only go through approval once, then you get rapid access to ongoing capital that’s always available and you can use any way you want to.

Camascope (formerly VCare Systems) offers a specialised eMAR solution for care homes, enhancing medication management and streamlining pharmacy communication. Their system ensures accurate medication administration and includes vital signs monitoring, generating a comprehensive health timeline.

The connection to a care home helps to simplify care home dispensing operations for a pharmacy, whilst maintaining high standards of patient care and operational efficiencies.

Tympa is a team of doctors and technology experts united by a mission to help the world achieve better ear and hearing health.

Trividia Health, Inc. provides innovative and affordable solutions for healthier lives.

Established in UK in the year 2017, Amarox Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Hetero Group – a globally renowned pharmaceutical organization, headquartered in India. Amarox Limited is a dedicated marketing and distribution arm which was set up to serve the healthcare needs of European patients, by offering a large portfolio of cost-effective generic medicines through a strong and reliable supply chain.

Map My Mole is the UK’s first pharmacy-ready mole check service. Using a medical grade dermatoscope and our secure app, pharmacy team members capture high quality images of skin lesions. These are reviewed by UK dermatologists, with results returned within 24 to 48 hours.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to the life sciences industry dedicated to delivering unique and actionable insights.

Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA has approximately 67,000 employees worldwide.

We offer two integrated solutions that help pharmacies work smarter and connect better with their patients. Pharmdel streamlines delivery operations through a Driver App and Pharmacy Dashboard, making deliveries safer, faster, and more efficient. APP&TAP enables pharmacies to go digital with online ordering, repeat prescriptions, service booking, and patient engagement tools, while also supporting PGDs and an Online IP Clinic. Together, Pharmdel and APP&TAP provide a complete ecosystem that saves time, improves efficiency, and enhances the overall pharmacy experience through innovation and technology.

Our values guide our actions, shape our views and allow us to build trust through honest dialogue with our community.

Omnicell is a trusted leader in medication adherence solutions, helping community pharmacies save time, boost efficiency, and deliver safer, more personalised care. Supported by a team of dedicated experts, our flexible range of medication adherence solutions adapt to each pharmacy’s workflow, growth ambitions, and patient needs. In a competitive healthcare landscape, Omnicell empowers pharmacies—from independents to large chains—to grow their business, deliver higher-value patient care and improve patient outcomes.

ChemistShield has provided insurance solutions to pharmacies since 1987 and the comprehensive scheme has continually adapted to our customers’ needs including Wholesale, Cyber and Executive Liability insurance.

The core insurance package combines Professional Indemnity Insurance with a Retail Shop policy providing cover for assets, loss of revenue, legal liability, machinery breakdown and transit.

As one of the largest insurance brokers in the UK and specialists in the pharmacy insurance sector, we offer a comprehensive range of pharmacy specific insurance alongside commercial insurance including motor, property and employee benefits. Pharmacy groups will benefit from individually tailored premiums based on size and insurance history.

Our experienced solicitors have gained such a positive reputation by consistently providing insightful legal advice through the full range of legal disciplines, in a friendly and approachable way.

Our work practices are endorsed by the Legal 500 directory of top UK law firms and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

Orwins is a different kind of law firm. Our people are as ambitious as the clients we work with. We provide clarity with efficiency – big picture, small details, quick answers. And we do so, on your terms.

We act only in the defence of healthcare professionals. We work with doctors, dentists, pharmacists and all other healthcare professionals.

We provide a broad range of assistance, including risk management, to ensure that our clients are better able to defend themselves against future claims.

We are a law firm offering Disputes, Real Estate, Corporate & Commercial, Employment, Data Privacy, Risk & Compliance, Wealth Preservation and Tax advice.

We advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters and work for local, national, and international clients.

“Acuity Law is a leading UK firm recognised for its clear, commercially focused support to community pharmacies across England and Wales. Our lawyers work closely with operators, being independents to corporates, to provide practical guidance on the regulatory, workforce, commercial and transactional issues that shape their businesses day to day. From navigating acquisitions, disposals and restructures to managing employment challenges, property matters and business-critical decisions, we help pharmacy owners protect their organisations and plan confidently for future growth.

Holly Goacher leads our dedicated community pharmacy offering and is widely regarded for her expertise in the pharmacy sector. Holly and the team support pharmacy owners with pragmatic, real world advice that reflects the pressures and realities of frontline service delivery.”

VMI Care has reinvented the entire concept of multi-dose pouch packaging that will improve your entire operation. Our new machine, the INDIVION, has an unrivalled capacity and dispensing accuracy that sets a new standard in the market.

Consilient Health is a pharmaceutical company which was established in 2005.

We partner with leading developers and manufacturers to bring cost competitive and reliable supply of generic and value added pharmaceuticals to patients via community and hospital pharmacists in the UK.

Curaleaf Laboratories are the UK-leading experts in the manufacture and distribution of EU-GMP medical cannabis as part of Curaleaf International, the biggest cannabis company in the world.

With over a decade of experience in unlicensed medicines (Specials), Curaleaf have invested heavily in our state-of-the-art UK manufacturing facility, making us perfectly positioned with our international vertically integrated supply chain to deliver cannabis-based medicinal products (CBPM’s) of the highest quality for specialists to prescribe to their patients.

We are a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

We prioritise innovation in vaccines and specialty medicines to prevent and treat disease.

IPS Pharma is an independent international pharmaceutical services company operating in three main areas: Unlicensed medicines (Unlicensed Imports and Specials), Clinical Trials and Special Obtains.

We are a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer with the capability to deliver over 20,000 formulations for unlicensed medicines and also IMP and comparators for clinical trials.

Thornton & Ross, part of the STADA group, focuses on caring for people's health through a broad portfolio including generics, biosimilars and non-prescription customer healthcare products as a trusted partner supplying the NHS. STADA sells its products in more than 120 countries, employing over 12,000 people worldwide.

Crescent Pharma Ltd, based in the United Kingdom, is a fast-growing independent generic pharmaceutical company specialising in the production and marketing of affordable generic medicines. Established in 2003, Crescent Pharma has experienced rapid but sustainable growth and has emerged as a dynamic player in the UK Pharmaceutical industry. With a strong focus on long term robust manufacturing & distribution solutions as well as continuous product development, Crescent continues to expand our product portfolio and invest in our infrastructure, enabling us to address a wide range of medical conditions and offer cost-effective treatment options for patients.

In addition to generic medications, we also offer a range of over-the-counter consumer healthcare products, primarily catering to the UK market. As one of the leading enterprises in UK healthcare, Crescent Pharma plays a vital role in supplying an extensive range of medicines to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). We work closely with the NHS and the Department of Health to ensure the safe and timely supply of medications to patients across the country. Our commitment to patient supply and safety is at the forefront of our operations, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of quality, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. Crescent Pharma is proud to contribute to the improvement of healthcare in the UK by providing affordable and accessible medicines to meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals alike

We are a pan European supplier of Parallel Imports to the UK retail and pharma wholesale sectors.

Parallel import, also known as parallel distribution and parallel trade, is the practice of importing original medicine from one EU country, repackaging this medicine, and reselling it at a lower price in another country.

Ethypharm is a European based speciality pharmaceutical company with global reach and is a committed player in the treatments of pain, addiction and critical care.

Eclosix is a UK Pharma company providing value based medicines to the NHS.

Skin:Genius is a multi award-winning, all-natural skincare range designed to work alongside prescribed medications filling the gap where some medications have reached their time use limits. Covering 20+ skin problems including breakouts, dry, itchy, sensitive, prone to redness or recovering from irritation and is safe for babies, teens and adults. Skin:Genius can be applied as often as needed and is ideal for continued use in managing skin problems. The range offers pharmacy partners a compelling front-of-store revenue stream with a strong repeat-purchase potential. As an IPA member benefit,

BD Rowa stands for innovative and reliable products serving all aspects of medication logistics.

As a pioneer in the field of automation and digitalization, the company, which is headquartered in Kelberg, Germany, develops and produces solutions for pharmacies, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry and blister centers.

Centred Solutions are experts in the design, development and implementation of scalable and modular systems which optimise the process of repeat prescription dispensing and supply chain management for pharmacies.

Our fully integrated pharmacy workflow and fulfilment software platform, FLOWRx, is at the heart of our modular prescription delivery system.

We are a pharmacy automation business providing Pharmacies with Robotics, Hardware and Software solutions to manage compliance support.

We also provide an eMar solution for nursing and care homes which integrates with our pharmacy solution.

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RoboPharma is the industry leader for Central Filling/Digital Pharmacy automation with a unique model that focuses on speed, efficiency, and reliability.

RoboPharma individualizes each system to manage every step from when the pharmacy/website submits a patient’s prescription, to when the completed order is shipped back to the pharmacy/patient, up to 100k orders per day.

Willach is one of the world’s leading companies for medicine storage and dispensing equipment.

Our range of compact robots and high-density storage uses space effectively, facilitating workflow. Multiple robots can function together, offering a scalable system for hub-and-spoke models.

Options include fully automated labelling and loading. CONSIS Dose Systems are designed for filling unit-dose or multi-dose pouches with options like automated camera inspection, cutting & winding per patient.

It enables users to instantly compare live prices and stock availability across major wholesalers, place orders, track savings, and choose the best supplier in real time. With advanced features like invoice reconciliation, excess stock sharing, head office controls, and powerful reporting, it helps pharmacies streamline procurement and reduce costs. Trusted by over 2400 pharmacies and processing more than £150 million in orders every month, Drug Comparison combines robust software with market-leading commercial deals to give pharmacies total control over their buying.

EposRx offers an innovative Data and AI driven EPOS system tailored for pharmacies, emphasizing simplicity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Designed for both single and multi-store operators, it aims to maximize retail offering and services.

This smart management tool integrates advanced features for seamless operations, ensuring pharmacies enhance customer experience and operational efficiency at competitive pricing.

Access PharmAssist through a modern, responsive web-based platform designed to support the way pharmacies work today.

Healthcare Plus Consulting specialises in Pharmacy Sales & Market Entry Applications, working with both the NHS (Change of Ownership/FTP/Relocations/New Contract Applications) & GPHC, providing an end to end personalised service for both corporate clients and independents to maximise value.

All transactions are personally led by Nitin Koria (contact 07500 915904), who has a high level of credibility within the sector, being a Pharmacist (over 28 years qualified) and having previously held senior roles in this area with a large multiple.

We also offer additional Services, working with GP’s & other Healthcare Service providers, which you can find further information on our website.

Hutchings Consultants are the largest independent agents in the UK dealing exclusively with pharmacy sales and valuations.

If you are thinking of selling any of your pharmacies or pharmacy group please contact Anne Hutchings on 01494 722224 for a free valuation or to discuss the market - quote ‘IPA’ for special rates.

Pharmacy Seekers offers one of the UK’s largest and most sophisticated market places of buyers for your pharmacy.

Your particular needs are matched closely to potential buyers to maximise your sales opportunities.

We bring our specialist experience and market knowledge to each stage of the transaction process, creating market confidence.

The Methasoft Treatment Management System is the world’s leading system for the automatic dispensing of Methadone for substance misuse treatment providers.

Fast, secure and accurate, it is the system of choice for the English prison service and major pharmacy groups, providing a highly cost effective and hassle-free solution to support and assist busy healthcare professionals.

At Pharmacy solutions, we offer an all-in-one solution to help Pharmacy contractors achieve their NMS targets.

Our team of Pharmacists are specialised and trained to provide the highest level of care to patients and have achieved NMS targets for Independents and Multiples across the country.

Our easy to use cascade ordering and retail systems deliver control and efficiency to your business.

Victoria-OS – a comprehensive cascade ordering and analysis system for the pharmacy sector.

iPoS – a secure, reliable and cost effective retail system.

Choose how you want your pharmacy to buy and we automate it for you. e-CASS is the independent ordering platform that gives you transparency, flexibility and control in your purchasing.

Clinical Reasoning simplified. Build frontline clinical workforce capacity with DemDx.

Orridge, an RGIS Company, is the healthcare-focused stocktaking division of RGIS, renowned for its exceptional service and expertise in the industry. Since 1846, Orridge has delivered accurate and comprehensive solutions to our customer base across the UK, from independent sole-site operators through to the large organisations and across all healthcare sectors. Whether buying, selling or simply requiring and end-of-year stock valuation, we can provide the accuracy and reliability you require. We’d be delighted to prepare a no-obligation quote for you as all our services are bespoke – we understand no two businesses are the same and so neither will be our approach to your needs.

PharmacyX offers an innovative, cloud-based pharmacy management system

Positive Solutions is proud to be partners with forward thinking modern pharmacies and provide IT solutions which support safe and efficient working practices.

More than just a PMR supplier, Positive Solutions develops systems which support counter services, mobile working, ordering, reporting, central assembly, automation integration, temperature monitoring and more.

Apotec supplies Apotec CRM, an easy-to-use, cloud-based Pharmacy PMR software designed to replace legacy PMR systems in Community Pharmacies.

RxWeb provides feature rich and cost-effective cloud Pharmacy Management Record (PMR) systems that streamline pharmacy operations. The platform enables efficient management of prescriptions, clinical services, and NHS claims through a secure, scalable solution. With real-time data access, automated updates, and GDPR-compliant security, RxWeb improves workflow, collaboration, and patient care while supporting compliance and profitability in a digital healthcare environment.

Datapharm provides accurate, up-to-date medicines information to patients and healthcare professionals throughout the UK while supporting Pharma with their digital processes. It runs emc (electronic medicines compendium, also known as medicines.org.uk) the UK’s most comprehensive, trusted and accessible source of information on medicines, listing nearly 10,000 medicines and attracting a growing audience of global visitors every year.

Lohmann & Rauscher (L&R Medical) is a global medical technology company operating in 29 countries, including the UK. We work in partnership with NHS organisations and community pharmacy teams to support the effective prevention and management of venous, lymphatic and wound care conditions within local healthcare pathways. By equipping pharmacists with clinically proven products, education and practical support, we help pharmacies play a more active role in improving patient outcomes, reducing pressure on primary and secondary care, and delivering sustainable value to the wider healthcare system.

Buttercups Training is a successful, well-established training provider with a wealth of experience and expertise. We deliver high quality training and apprenticeships to all members of the pharmacy team.

We provide a flexible approach to training and we are committed to giving learners the highest quality education. Our ability to communicate directly with our learners and their workplace is the key to a successful learning experience. We are the leading training provider in the pharmacy sector.

Mediapharm Academy is the world’s only all-in-one training platform built for independent pharmacy businesses.

We help pharmacy business owners deliver outstanding customer service every single day.

Build your own training academy in just 24 hours and get your entire team trained and certified for one low price.

Clear Clinics is your one-stop shop for all things earwax removal. With over 400 community pharmacies trained across the UK, we’ve built a reputation for excellence over the past 6 years.

Clearercare provides professional training and clinical support to pharmacy teams, enabling them to offer ear wax removal and other clinical services safely and effectively. We’ve trained hundreds of pharmacies across the UK, helping them expand their clinical offerings, improve patient access to care, and generate new revenue streams. IPA members also receive 5% off our standard training and support packages.

PreregShortcuts offers all-year support for Trainee Pharmacists and Designated Supervisors through a comprehensive Foundation Training Programme. We simplify Oriel placement setup, provide an NHSE-approved training plan ready for upload, and deliver innovative online (and optional in-person) training. With six Chemist & Druggist Award nominations for Best Training and Development Programme, a proven 95% pass rate, and continued support until your Trainee passes the GPhC exam at no extra cost, we deliver exceptional, cost-effective training. Our quick enrolment process and built-in progress tracker make it easy for pharmacy organisations to monitor engagement and performance throughout the year.

EMT Healthcare are a national wholesaler providing all the consumables used to make up a prescription.

We are one of the leading suppliers offering a one stop shop for all phamracy packaging.

Ethigen Limited are a short line pharmaceutical wholesaler based in Scotland with a national coverage.

Ethigen Limited was founded by pharmacist Nigel Kelly in July 2000. Nigel, owner and managing director, originally set out to provide independent pharmacy in Scotland with a personal, efficient, reliable and professional service.

Ethigen have become the wholesale supplier and business partner which retail pharmacies can rely upon across the UK and Ireland.

We are a Pharmaceutical wholesaler that supply medicines to pharmacies & wholesalers.

We offer a full range of Generics, PI’s, Ethicals, OTC, Dressings, Feeds and our own manufactured Specials (ThameLabs) and licensed liquids via SyriMed.

We offer next day delivery from the North East to the South West all on our own temperature controlled fleet out of 6 hubs strategically placed around the country.

Established in 1959, Murrays Health & Beauty is a supplier of brands of health, beauty and nursery products to the pharmacy trade in the United Kingdom & Ireland.

At Verset, we create high-quality perfumes inspired by the world’s most iconic fragrances, exclusively for pharmacies. Each scent is formulated with exceptional raw materials and made in Europe, offering your customers quality, confidence, and value in every bottle. As a pharmacy partner, you benefit from a premium product with strong sell-through and generous margins.

Maximise revenue, optimise costs, and increase your speed to market with Origin’s leading primary packaging solutions.

Target Healthcare Limited is a UK based pharmaceutical wholesaler supplying generic, branded and unlicensed medicines.

Our products are delivered with exceptional care and precision, overseen by our highly qualified team, committed to meeting the unique needs of our customers and patients.

Beta Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a UK-based specialist pharmaceutical wholesaler and supplier with over 25 years of experience.

We provide generic and branded medicines, OTC products, surgical supplies, diagnostics, and hospital-only medicines to pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, and NGOs.