The Pharmacy Show 2026 celebrates record-breaking attendance at NEC Birmingham
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A record-breaking celebration of learning, connection and innovation. The Pharmacy Show welcomed over 10,000 pharmacy professionals on 11-12 October 2026 at NEC Birmingham for its largest edition yet, bringing together professionals from UK community pharmacy, general practice and integrated care. With 352 exhibitors and 204 speakers, the event put the sector’s latest products, services and developments firmly in the spotlight.
Thank you for making it exceptional
From the first conversations to the final sessions, the UK’s largest gathering for community pharmacy professionals buzzed with energy. To every visitor, exhibitor and speaker: thank you. Your enthusiasm, ideas and collaborative spirit made the Pharmacy Show 2026 a celebration of a sector moving forward together.
Reflecting on the event, Garry Tyson, Event Director of the Pharmacy Show, said:
“A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Pharmacy Show 2026. The energy, connection and enthusiasm across the event were a real reflection of the strength and unity within our sector.
To our visitors, exhibitors, partners, speakers, sponsors and colleagues: thank you for bringing the show to life. I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved together and grateful for the part each of you played.
A special thank you goes to my brilliant team for their dedication, passion and hard work throughout the year. Their commitment was clear in every detail of the event.
As we look ahead to 2027, our anniversary year, there is plenty to celebrate and even more to look forward to. I can’t wait to build on this year’s success and mark this important milestone with the pharmacy community.”
What made 2026 special
At a time of rapid structural change, sustained pressure and growing demands on pharmacy professionals’ time, the Pharmacy Show created space to explore what comes next. The event brought the sector together to share insights on the issues shaping community pharmacy and the wider healthcare landscape.
An expanded show floor gave attendees more to discover, with suppliers showcasing automation, digital health, clinical services, medicines, retail solutions and business support. From new technologies to practical tools, the focus was on helping pharmacies develop and grow.
The programme explored building a sustainable pharmacy, expanding clinical practice, integrated care and neighbourhood health, and developing the future workforce. A dedicated Networking Hour gave attendees time to turn shared interests into valuable connections and discover products, services and solutions across the show floor.
The enhanced Networking Zone brought conversations closer, hosting 11 “Meet the Speakers” sessions around pre-set topics. In a relaxed setting, pharmacy professionals could connect directly with speakers, ask questions one-to-one and gain personalised insights.
The moments that made the show
Connections, education and innovation were at the heart of the Pharmacy Show 2026. These highlights capture what makes the event a must-attend date in the pharmacy calendar:
"If you are into pharmacy in any form, make the Pharmacy Show each year your NORM!" – Sue Swift, Drug Tariff Info Advisor, Numark
"Great show as ever, definitely the must-attend show of the year." – Paul Tobin, Head of Parallel Trade, AAH Pharmaceuticals
Connections that go beyond the show floor
"Away from the pressures of our everyday working environments, the Pharmacy Show gives us the space to reconnect, build new relationships and have meaningful conversations about both the challenges and opportunities ahead." – Brij Valla, Managing Director, Avicenna Membership Services
"A very full-on two days. A good opportunity to take time out to meet up with peers, hear what is working for them and share what I am doing." – Karen Samuel-Smith, Chief Officer, Community Pharmacy Essex
"A great experience with great opportunities to network with those you already know and new faces." – Pharmacist, NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
Fresh perspectives across 137 education sessions
"The Pharmacy Show is the professional event of the year. A great place to update your knowledge with top notch speakers from national and local level." – David Tamby Rajah, Pharmacy Consultant
"The Pharmacy Show is a great opportunity to meet with peers, discover new products, learn about some new topics and see what pharmacy has to offer." – Supervising Pharmacist, Cloyne Pharmacy
"Another year and another fantastic show. A perfect balance of exhibitors with a wide variety of content. I was able to connect with new people in a friendly environment. I look forward to the 2027 show." – Bob Spour, Founder & Director, Meducate Academy
Innovative products and services from 352 suppliers
"The pharmacy show is a great place to connect with existing customers and potential new customers, providing a great environment for us to showcase our brands and talk to pharmacists and pharmacy staff. We're planning on coming back in 2027." – Paul Chamberlain, Category & Product Training Director, Nestle Nutrition & Health
"The Pharmacy Show provided a great opportunity to explore the latest innovations, technologies and developments within the pharmacy sector. It was great to see how the sector is evolving, and I look forward to attending again next year!" – Rahu Patel, Trials Pharmacist, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
"What an amazing experience I had at the Pharmacy Show 2026, especially learning about new products." – Nosheen Akhtar, Pharmacy Technician, Boots
Next stop: a landmark 20th anniversary
The celebrations continue in 2027. The Pharmacy Show returns to NEC Birmingham on 10-11 October 2027 to mark its 20th anniversary, with even more offerings and celebratory activities.
Join the community to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new peers, explore the latest sector updates and discover solutions to everyday challenges.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR 2027
*The Pharmacy Show is free to attend for UK-registered healthcare professionals.
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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:
We run more than 200 market-leading, B2B events, publications and brands focused on the Business Technologies, Healthcare and Future Transport and Infrastructure sectors.
We are committed to excellence and innovation in our business operations and in our brands. Resulting in widespread recognition including numerous accolades and prestigious awards for our events like the London Vet Show and Learning Technologies to Tech Show and DevLearn, we were honoured to have been named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for three consecutive years, from 2018 to 2020.
But we are nothing without our "CloserStillians". We are committed to building an environment for our workforce to excel.
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