Pharmacies — Industry overview in the Canton of Ticino
Canton of Ticino is home to a total of 186 active companies in pharmacies. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 2.2%, with 52 new companies registered, and 48 companies liquidated.
- 52 new companies
- 48 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Pharmacies — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Ticino
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Pharmacies in the Canton of Ticino.
Pharmacies — Industry size in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 52 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 (160), and Canton of Vaud (152).
Companies in pharmacies are the 42nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Ticino.
- 52 new companies
- 186 active companies
- ** year to date
Pharmacies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Ticino
Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in pharmacies were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.6% growth in the Canton of Ticino.
- 10 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Pharmacies — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Ticino
The most common company size for Pharmacies in the Canton of Ticino is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Pharmacies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Ticino
Out of the 186 companies in pharmacies, most are active in
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores (186).
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
186
Companies in pharmacies in the Canton of Ticino show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (62%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (18%) and "Sole proprietorship" (17%).
- Legal forms
- 62% Limited
- 18% Limited Liability Company
- 17% Sole proprietorship
- 2% Other
Pharmacies — Latest registrations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 0 companies in pharmacies have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6850 Mendrisio
04/06/2026
6500 Bellinzona
02/06/2026
6713 Malvaglia
03/03/2026
Pharmacies — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 0 companies in pharmacies have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6500 Bellinzona
12/06/2026
6850 Mendrisio
24/04/2026
6836 Serfontana
18/09/2025
6713 Malvaglia
28/08/2025
Pharmacies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Ticino
In the Canton of Ticino, 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
31/07/2026
Change of status
21/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
14/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/07/2026