Chemist warehouse opens first store in London

Chemist Warehouse, Australia's leading pharmacy retailer, has officially opened the doors to its first-ever English store in Harrow, London, marking a significant milestone in the brand's international expansion.

The landmark opening sees the Australian pharmacy giant join forces with established British pharmacy group Green Light Pharmacy, bringing together Chemist Warehouse's renowned discount retail model with more than 25 years of local community healthcare expertise.

Chemist Warehouse joins Green Light Pharmacy UK

The new partnership aims to redefine the pharmacy shopping experience for British consumers, combining an extensive range of leading health, beauty and wellness brands at competitive prices with trusted, pharmacist-led clinical services, delivering a fresh approach to pharmacy retail in the UK.

Customers can expect to discover an extensive selection of leading household brands across cosmetics, fragrance, skincare, vitamins, baby care, health and wellness, all at the competitive prices Chemist Warehouse has become famous for.

Arriving at a time when British households continue to navigate cost-of-living pressures, the new store aims to make everyday health and beauty essentials more affordable and accessible, while delivering trusted, pharmacist-led healthcare services to the local community.

Chemist Warehouse Harrow opens strongly

Chemist Warehouse Head of UK Business – Managing Partner, James Kocharunchitt, said the opening had already received an overwhelmingly positive response from the local community.

“We are incredibly excited to officially bring Chemist Warehouse to England for the first time and introduce British consumers to the exceptional value, extensive product range and pharmacy experience Australians have come to know and love.

“Through our partnership with Green Light Pharmacy, we're combining the best of both businesses to create a new pharmacy experience that puts customers, affordability and accessible healthcare at its heart. 

"The response from the local community here in Harrow has been nothing short of incredible, with more than 700 customers shopping in-store on opening day alone. 

"We’ve been overwhelmed by the warm welcome and enthusiasm for Chemist Warehouse, and it’s been a fantastic start to our UK adventure. We look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to bring the Chemist Warehouse experience to more communities across the UK.”