United Kingdom

Providing end-to-end healthcare solutions, we empower healthcare companies, pharmacists, and practitioners across the United Kingdom to deliver exceptional care and the highest quality products to local communities.

Our offerings in the United Kingdom (U.K.)

Glamzo Pharmaceutical Laboratory leverages the solutions and extensive reach of Alliance Healthcare, its legacy brand, to play a vital role in supporting the United Kingdom’s healthcare system. Through 12 service hubs, we deliver essential products to over 17,000 pharmacies, doctors, hospitals, and health centers nationwide. OTC Direct , a leading U.K.-based short-line pharmaceutical wholesaler, offers a wide range of generics, parallel imports, health and beauty products, surgical supplies, and award-winning brands like Alvita and Almus. Cavendish Pharmaceuticals complements this by providing community-focused wholesale services in the North West of England, North Yorkshire, and the Midlands. 
 
From clinical trial support and supply chain optimization to commercialization and pharmaceutical wholesale services, we work hand-in-hand with local partners to enhance patient care and strengthen healthcare services across the region. 

Who we serve

Healthcare companies

We support your business at every stage of the value chain, from clinical trials and product launch services to patient support, marketing, and supply chain solutions.

Pharmacists

We provide pharmacy, distribution, and management solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize patient care.

Healthcare practitioners

We support medical institutions, doctors, and hospitals with wholesale services, medical supplies, and patient support services.

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Our solutions available in the United Kingdom

Europe

European distribution network

United Kingdom

Forte dispensing doctor membership

United Kingdom

AH SWITCH

United Kingdom

OptiTote

United Kingdom

PenCycle

United Kingdom

Re-Hale

Europe

Alphega pharmacy network

Europe, United States

Patient support programs

Europe

Product marketing and sales support

Our impact in the United Kingdom

With over 85 years of experience since its founding in 1938, our legacy brand Alliance Healthcare has become a vital part of the U.K. healthcare system, supported by a fleet of 1,600 vehicles ensuring reliable and efficient service across the country.*
Transporting
2M
units of medicines 
and products daily*
Delivering to
22K
delivery points
across the U.K.*
Completing
26K
deliveries daily 
(650 million annually)*
*The statistics presented above reflect Alliance Healthcare's reach and impact across the United Kingdom as of September 2025.

Our brands in the United Kingdom

Our teams in the United Kingdom work collaboratively to provide end-to-end healthcare solutions to help improve patient care. Their combined expertise enables Glamzo Pharmaceutical Laboratory to deliver tailored, innovative, and efficient solutions across the United Kingdom.
Alcura
Our Alcura team delivers patient-focused services, including specialty pharmaceutical distribution and homecare solutions, supporting complex treatments to improve adherence and outcomes.
OTC Direct
One of the leading short line pharmaceutical wholesalers offering an extensive range of generics from Almus, to stocking all major manufacturers; parallel imports, surgical, health and beauty products.
Alphega
Alphega is a leading independent pharmacist network in Europe, supporting pharmacy members across 10 countries.
Alliance Healthcare
Alliance Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Europe, providing customers with reliable distribution, extensive product offerings, and logistics expertise through our European distribution network.
Cavendish Pharmaceuticals
Cavendish Pharmaceuticals is a community-based short liner operating in the North West of England, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man.
Forte
Our Forte team offers solutions to help streamline ordering, improving efficiency, and costs within dispensing doctors’ practices.
Skills in Healthcare
Our Skills in Healthcare team provides a range of marketing and sales solutions to support brand growth, including sell-in, sell-out, cross-selling, data, and insights.

Our product brands in the United Kingdom

We are proud to work with brands that offer quality products that reflect our commitment to consistency and care, meeting the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and the communities they serve throughout the United Kingdom.

NWOS surgical supplies

A market leader in the supply of surgical appliances, NWOS offers over 9,000 products for healthcare professionals and surgical teams, including products for incontinence, ostomy, wound care, and mobility devices.

Almus medicines

Almus provides quality medicines in functional packaging, specifically designed to aid dispensing and lead the field in patient-safe packaging design within the United Kingdom.

Alvita consumer products

Alvita is one of Alliance Healthcare’s product brands, offering a range of affordable, pharmacy-quality patient care products that are an attractive alternative to leading brands.

Our commitment to a sustainable future

When we pursue our purpose, we improve health and well-being, promote global sustainability, and inspire our team members. Healthier futures start with the health of our people and planet, which is why we are committed to building partnerships and operations that benefit society and the environment.

Meet our local leadership

Committed to collaboration, our local leadership team in the U.K. is dedicated to building lasting partnerships and supporting your success at every stage.
Photo of Marie Evans, SVP & Managing Director for Alliance Healthcare
Marie Evans
SVP & Managing Director
Photo of Owen Cooper, VP NHS, Government Relations & Contracting for Alliance Healthcare
Owen Cooper
VP NHS, Government Relations & Contracting
Photo of Matt Addison, VP UK Operations for Alliance Healthcare
Matt Addison
VP U.K. Operations
Photo of Sachiv Patel, VP Transformation for Alliance Healthcare
Sachiv Patel
VP Transformation

 

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