Pharmacies — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich
Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 160 active companies in pharmacies. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 4.8%, with 51 new companies registered, and 59 companies liquidated.
- 51 new companies
- 59 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Pharmacies — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Pharmacies in the Canton of Zurich.
Pharmacies — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 51 companies in pharmacies have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -8 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 98th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.
- 51 new companies
- 160 active companies
- ** year to date
Pharmacies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in pharmacies were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.2% contraction in the Canton of Zurich.
- 3 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Pharmacies — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich
The most common company size for Pharmacies in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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59% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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38% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Pharmacies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich
Out of the 160 companies in pharmacies, most are active in
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores (160).
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
160
Companies in pharmacies in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (74%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (17%) and "Sole proprietorship" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 74% Limited
- 17% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Other
Pharmacies — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in pharmacies have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8305 Dietlikon
27/11/2025
8700 Küsnacht ZH
06/12/2024
Pharmacies — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in pharmacies have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8802 Kilchberg ZH
16/12/2025
8305 Dietlikon
08/12/2025
8600 Dübendorf
19/11/2024
Pharmacies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich
In the Canton of Zurich, 4 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
17/07/2026