Pharmacies — Industry overview in the Canton of Basel City
Canton of Basel City is home to a total of 55 active companies in pharmacies. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 6.8%, with 20 new companies registered, and 24 companies liquidated.
- 20 new companies
- 24 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Pharmacies — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Basel City
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Pharmacies in the Canton of Basel City.
Pharmacies — Industry size in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 20 companies in pharmacies have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -4 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Pharmacies:
Canton of Ticino (186), Canton of Zurich (161), and Canton of Vaud (152).
Companies in pharmacies are the 58th largest group of companies in the Canton of Basel City.
- 20 new companies
- 55 active companies
- ** year to date
Pharmacies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Basel City
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in pharmacies were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Basel City.
- 1 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Pharmacies — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Basel City
The most common company size for Pharmacies in the Canton of Basel City is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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76% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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18% Small (10-49 emp.)
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5% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Pharmacies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Basel City
Out of the 55 companies in pharmacies, most are active in
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores (55).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Pharmacies
Nb of legal entities
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Dispensing chemist in specialised stores
55
Companies in pharmacies in the Canton of Basel City show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (75%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (13%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 75% Limited
- 13% Limited Liability Company
- 13% Sole proprietorship
Pharmacies — Latest registrations in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 0 companies in pharmacies have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Pharmacies — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 0 companies in pharmacies have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Pharmacies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Basel City
In the Canton of Basel City, 3 companies in pharmacies have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of purpose
10/06/2026
Change of company name
07/04/2026