Pharmacy openings and closures
England had 10,389 community pharmacies in July 2026, down 817 (7.3%) since January 2021. In July 2026, 49 opened and 44 closed (a net +5).
Open in July 2026
NHSBSA Pharmacy openings and closures
Net change since January 2021
NHSBSA
Closed in July 2026 (49 opened)
NHSBSA
Figure 1. Community pharmacies open in England, by month
Source: NHSBSA Pharmacy openings and closures, to July 2026
Openings and closures by month
Bricks-and-mortar pharmacies (excluding distance sellers), most recent first.
| Month | Opened | Closed | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 | 44 | +5 |
| June 2026 | 52 | 58 | -6 |
| May 2026 | 44 | 50 | -6 |
| April 2026 | 49 | 47 | +2 |
| March 2026 | 74 | 82 | -8 |
| February 2026 | 64 | 66 | -2 |
| January 2026 | 40 | 44 | -4 |
| December 2025 | 32 | 21 | +11 |
| November 2025 | 39 | 44 | -5 |
| October 2025 | 44 | 43 | +1 |
| September 2025 | 30 | 35 | -5 |
| August 2025 | 46 | 35 | +11 |
Counts are of NHS community pharmacy contractors in England. Distance-selling (online) pharmacies are counted separately and excluded from the monthly opened/closed figures. See data sources.