Pharmacies — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'258 active companies in pharmacies. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 8.7%, with 450 new companies registered, and 570 companies liquidated.
- 450 new companies
- 570 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Pharmacies — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Pharmacies in Switzerland.
Pharmacies — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 450 companies in pharmacies have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -120 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 85th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 450 new companies
- 1'258 active companies
- ** year to date
Pharmacies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 34 companies in pharmacies were incorporated. In that same period, 40 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.5% contraction in Switzerland.
- 34 new companies
- 40 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Pharmacies — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Pharmacies in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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75% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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22% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Pharmacies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'258 companies in pharmacies, most are active in
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores (1'258).
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
1'258
Companies in pharmacies in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (72%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (16%) and "Sole proprietorship" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 72% Limited
- 16% Limited Liability Company
- 10% Sole proprietorship
- 2% Other
Pharmacies — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 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
8964 Rudolfstetten
29/05/2026
5314 Kleindöttingen
15/05/2026
Pharmacies — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 0 companies in pharmacies have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
24/07/2026
3074 Muri b. Bern
24/06/2026
3150 Schwarzenburg
19/06/2026
Pharmacies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 91 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 capital
26/08/2026
Change of purpose
26/08/2026