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our journey with a vision to revolutionize the pharmaceutical supply chain

At Pharmacy Friends, we began our journey with a vision to revolutionize the pharmaceutical supply chain. Recognizing the challenges faced by independent pharmacies in accessing reliable suppliers and negotiating competitive prices, we set out to create a platform that fosters seamless connections.

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What Sets Us Apart from others

Your Business

We take pride in being the conduit between independent pharmacies and key pharmaceutical suppliers. Through our platform, we facilitate direct and transparent communication, ensuring a smooth and efficient process to help you grow your business.

Competitive Advantage

At Pharmacy Friends, we negotiate with leading suppliers to secure favorable prices for our network of pharmacies. This not only benefits small pharmacies but also contributes to the overall accessibility of healthcare solutions.

Commitment to Quality

Quality is at the core of our values. We partner with trusted pharmaceutical suppliers renowned for their commitment to producing safe and effective medications. Rest assured, when you choose Pharmacy Friends, you choose quality.

At Drug Comparison, we understand the importance of accessible deals with suppliers for pharmacies, particularly through Buying Groups. That's why we're proud to partner with Pharmacy Friends Buying Group. Our collaboration is dedicated to helping members streamline their stock ordering and procurement processes, ensuring both time and cost savings.

Atika Manji

Operations Manager, Drug Comparison

As one of the UK's leading independent short line wholesalers, Sigma are proud to partner with Pharmacy Friends, providing our mutual pharmacy customers with competitive prices across our range of products.

Our long standing relationship enables us to work closely in the world of pharmacy for the collaborative benefit of all stakeholders. We feel that with Sigma and Pharmacy Friends both being family owned businesses, we are aligned on fundamental core principles: reliability, value and focused on servicing the Community Pharmacy.

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Dipesh Vaja

Head of Sales

testimonials

what our Friends say about our service

‘Previously, we had found that getting some queries resolved with some of our suppliers a challenge, but now our rep can help escalate and resolve any issues we have. She’s always on hand to assist which gives us peace of mind.

Pharmacy Friends has aided our pharmacy in achieving better discounts through our suppliers and helped streamline our ordering processes, saving significant time and money every day. This enables me to focus on providing our patients and customers with the best possible service’

Baljit Singh

Smarta Healthcare

The help and advice that Rishie and Veni offered as a first time buyer was so helpful. I know that if I have an issue or query I can call them and they will go out of their way to resolve it. They arranged an ear wax removal course and the relevant equipment, signed me up to Worldplay for my card payments and also facilitated an increase in credit limit with a supplier as our business was growing. They also introduced me to Chemys Ltd who provide specials and unlicensed medicines and whose service is great.

Birpal Virdee

King’s Pharmacy

Pharmacy Friends and Drug Comparison has been the most effective business tool for my pharmacy. To have a complete all in one portal to keep you updated with stock issues, prices and best of all management reports has helped me and my team save time and money. This has been game changing in my growing business. Ceri who demonstrated the functionality of the software is with you a 100% of the way. I would highly recommend this product.

Amit Patel - Pharmacist and Owner

Pharmacy To My Door

I received the monthly tender from Pharmacy Friends and noticed some really good prices. I contacted my account manager who visited me within a few days and explained how it worked and the benefits.

He helped me open up new supplier accounts and I began ordering the following month. Having the opportunity to order at the start of the month, saves a lot of time especially knowing I’m getting very good prices through Pharmacy Friends.

Birmingham Chemist

Since joining Pharmacy Friends I have been able to manage the buying across each branch much better. I manage my tender orders and daily ordering via Drug Comparison saving so much time.

As a result I have noticed an improvement in my margins allowing me to focus more on patient care.

Navinder Matharu

Bloxwich & Wythall Pharmacies

I would like to thank Ceri for how hard she worked to make my transfer to Drug Comparison so seamless. What initially seemed a complicated process, Ceri managed to simplify the transfer. Her level of communication during the process was excellent and I would encourage anyone who is considering to transfer to Drug Comparison (through Pharmacy Friends) to let the process take care of itself with the help from Ceri.

Paul Mellis

Oakwood Pharmacy

faq

frequently asked questions

Who are Pharmacy Friends?

The Pharmacy Friends team have over 50 years of industry experience, together we have created a successful brokerage where key account terms and competitive prices are arranged on behalf of independent pharmacies. We now have over 350 Friends who benefit from the pricing we have agreed with our supply partners and from our other service partners.

Where do I see prices?

Please contact one of the team who will share our monthly tender and will explain how you can access the prices and discounts that Pharmacy Friends has arranged with our partner suppliers.

How much does it cost?

Nominating Pharmacy Friends with our partners is totally FREE. We charge no sign-up fee, there is no contract to be tied in to and no subscription.

Who are the Key Suppliers?

We partner with a host of suppliers to offer comprehensive support to our Friends. Whether you are looking to simply streamline your purchasing and wanting better prices from your wholesalers or needing help develop better supplier relationships, we can help. If you're wanting to introduce new services such as Phlebotomy, or Ear Wax Removal, we can help. If you're looking for support with Finance, Accounting, Digital Record keeping, or advice on a new premises purchase we can help. Please check out our Partner Page to find out more.

Will I have a dedicated Contact?

Yes. Pharmacy Friends strongly believe in old fashioned values. You will have an experienced, designated BDM who is easily contactable via phone, email, and whatsapp who will also visit you in person. Our connection with our customers is what we are most proud of.

I am part of a buying group, can Pharmacy Friends still help me?

Yes. We can discuss what you are looking to achieve for your business and support you with your options. Please get in touch with one of our team today.

I'm a new Pharmacy owner, how can you help me?

Our team have significant experience with new acquisitions. We will help introduce and set up new supplier accounts, which will include key account terms from our wholesalers. We can support you with streamlining purchasing as well as helping to maximise and identify opportunities for services options. We can introduce partners who will offer Accounting services, including payroll and managed accounts. Finance providers, to help with short term cashflow as well as our market leading Card Merchant service provider. We can help with digital record keeping, such as electronic CD register, Staff and SOP record manager. We offer a comprehensive support network to all our customers.