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Day Lewis celebrates 50 years of delivering care to communities

Day Lewis celebrates 50 years of delivering care to communities

The Patel family at the unveiling of the commemorative plaque ceremony

Day Lewis honoured "the people, purpose and partnerships" as it celebrated 50 years of service by unveiling a commemorative plaque at the company’s support office in Croydon.

As one of the UK’s largest independent pharmacy chains, Day Lewis has delivered trusted care to communities across the country since it was founded in 1975, by brothers Kirit and JC Patel, who was on hand to unveil the plaque.


From its beginnings as a single pharmacy in Kent, the family-run business has grown to over 240 pharmacies, remaining true to its core purpose: to help people in the community stay healthy and feel better.

As the company looked ahead, it said it remained committed to innovation, professional development and keeping local communities at the centre of everything it does.

"Celebrating 50 years in pharmacy is a proud milestone for Day Lewis. It’s a tribute to the dedication of our teams, the trust of our communities and the legacy built by those who came before us. We are proud to honour the past and look forward to shaping the future of healthcare in the next 50 years," said Jay, Rupa & Sam Patel, Executive Directors, Day Lewis Pharmacy

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