The Pharmacy Show 2025 delivers record-breaking attendance and innovation at NEC Birmingham

The Pharmacy Show 2025 took place at the NEC Birmingham on 12-13 October 2025, bringing together UK community pharmacy, general practice and integrated care professionals for two days of learning, networking and innovation. This year’s event was the largest Pharmacy Show yet, welcoming over 9,600 pharmacy professionals, 340 exhibitors and 222 speakers, showcasing the latest products, services and developments in the sector.

 

A heartfelt thank you

As the UK’s largest gathering for community pharmacy professionals, the atmosphere at the show was electric. We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited or spoke – your energy and collaborative spirit made the event truly inspiring.

Reflecting on the two days, Garry Tyson, Event Director of the Pharmacy Show, said:

“A huge thank you to everyone who was part of the Pharmacy Show 2025. What an incredible few days that were filled with energy, connection and inspiration. Speaking with visitors, exhibitors, partners, speakers and sponsors reminded me once again just how UNITED our sector is! This year’s show felt truly exceptional, and that’s down to all of you who brought it to life. I’m so proud of what we achieved together and even more excited about 2026. A special thank you to my brilliant team. Their dedication, passion, and hard work shone through in every moment. Here’s to building on this success, sharing the stories that came out of this year’s event, and continuing to move our sector forward together.”

 

What made 2025 special

Amidst the dynamic developments within the sector and the increasing demands on pharmacy professionals’ time, the Pharmacy Show provided a timely platform to share vital insights on the most pressing issues shaping community pharmacy and the wider healthcare landscape. Many discussions focused on the 10 Year Health Plan, Pharmacy First and the future of community pharmacy – and, most importantly, what they actually mean for the profession. The event also provided a platform for attendees to discover innovative products, services and solutions, while connecting with peers across the sector.

This year saw the introduction of two new theatres:

• The Pharmacy Owners Forum – with a Happy Index of 82, this dedicated space addressed the unique challenges of running a pharmacy today. Attendees gained actionable insights, expert advice, efficiency strategies and valuable connections.
• MORPh Theatre – featuring cutting-edge sessions tailored for clinical, community and primary care pharmacy professionals.

Additionally, the Networking Zone launched with eight ‘Meet the Speakers’ sessions, offering pharmacy professionals a relaxed environment in which to connect directly with speakers, have one to one conversation and gain personalised insights.

 

What our attendees loved about the show

Year on year, the Pharmacy Show is the must-attend event for pharmacy professionals – and the feedback from speakers, delegates and exhibitors in 2025 speaks for itself:

 

An unmissable networking opportunity

“The Pharmacy Show was a brilliant way of connecting with colleagues and hearing about the latest developments and visions for the future of community pharmacy.” – Henry Gregg, Chief Executive, NPA

“The Pharmacy Show is always a brilliant opportunity to connect, reflect and challenge where we’re heading as a profession.” – Jay Badenhorst, Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacists' Defence Association

“A huge range of contributors to the pharmacy world brought together in one place.” – Graham Jones, Pharmacist/Owner, Graham Jones Pharmacy Ltd

“Really valuable first time experience at the Pharmacy Show. Would highly recommend to all.” – Melissa McKenna, Pharmacy Owner, Balally Pharmacy

“Great opportunity to be inspired, especially as an independent pharmacy owner.” – Jannany Thayaparan, GP, Elmstead Medical Clinic

 

Great content from 167 education sessions

“The Pharmacy Show is a great event with something for everyone. Many sessions with great speakers.” – Shilpa Shah, CEO, Community Pharmacy North East London

“Feedback from attendees was really positive. It’s a valuable chance to share best practice and network.” – Alison Scowcroft, Community Pharmacy Clinical Lead, Community Pharmacy Greater Manchester

“Great show as always. Very helpful and I always learn something new.” – Dinusha Herath, Superintendent Pharmacist, Minerva Clinical Services

“Amazing speakers and worth the time and investment to visit.” – Khurshid Hussain, Pharmacy Manager, Safedale

 

Innovative products and services from 340 suppliers

“A great pharmacy event with new products, services, innovative ideas and lectures relevant to practice today.” – Shabana Rehman, Community Pharmacist, Wells Pharmacy

“I really enjoyed the variety of suppliers and service providers.” – Rahu Patel, Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

“Great opportunity to see new products and digital solutions and make connections with key people in the pharmacy world.” – Julie Boora, Co-founder & Superintendent Pharmacist, TribElle

“The pharmacy show was a great opportunity to learn about new innovations.” – Luvjit Kandula, Director of Strategy and Transformation, Community Pharmacy Greater Manchester

 

Looking ahead

The Pharmacy Show will return on 11-12 October 2026 at the NEC Birmingham.

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the UK’s most dynamic event for community pharmacy, explore the latest sector updates and discover solutions to everyday challenges.

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About the Pharmacy Show:

The Pharmacy Show is the UK’s leading trade event and education conference dedicated to the community and primary care pharmacy sector. Free to attend for UK-registered healthcare professionals, the show attracts thousands of pharmacy professionals for two days of dynamic learning, networking, and discovery.

With more than 300 exhibitors and hundreds of hours of high-quality educational content delivered by renowned sector experts, the event equips attendees with the latest insights, innovations, and technologies shaping the future of pharmacy practice.

For more information, please contact:

Exhibitor and speaker enquiries: thepharmacyshow@closerstillmedia.com
Marketing enquiries: a.chung@closerstillmedia.com

 

About CloserStill Media:

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