Day Lewis Pharmacy
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"One of the UK's largest independent pharmacy chains, serving communities across England"
About Day Lewis Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy is a family-owned community pharmacy business based in Croydon. Its latest annual report records 236 pharmacies owned or managed across England at March 2026 and 29.3 million prescription items dispensed during 2025/26. Its services include NHS Pharmacy First for seven common conditions, vaccinations, weight management, travel clinics and blood pressure checks.
Founded in 1975 by brothers Kirit Patel MBE and JC Patel with their first pharmacy in Southborough, Day Lewis remains led by the Patel family. Alongside dispensing and clinical services, it offers online repeat prescription ordering, home delivery and 24-hour collection points at selected pharmacies. Pharmacy teams are supported by warehouse and support office colleagues.
Learning and development
All employees receive an induction. Day Lewis supports pharmacy qualifications and offers classroom and online learning, alongside management development. Its Academy recognises learning through points and certification across the company.
Support for colleagues
Colleagues can speak confidentially with Mental Health Champions or Health Assured, the company’s employee assistance provider. This sits alongside a wider health and wellbeing strategy for staff across its sites.
2330
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1975
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Community Pharmacy
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