Our offerings in the United Kingdom (UK)
Cencora 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 UK-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
Pan-European distribution network
United Kingdom
Forte dispensing doctor membership
United Kingdom
AH SWITCH
United Kingdom
OptiTote
United Kingdom
PenCycle
United Kingdom
Re-Hale
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 UK 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 UK*
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 Cencora to deliver tailored, innovative, and efficient solutions across the United Kingdom.
Alliance Healthcare
Alliance Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Europe, providing customers with reliable distribution, extensive product offerings, and logistics expertise through our Pan-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.
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.
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 UK is dedicated to building lasting partnerships and supporting your success at every stage.
Marie Evans
SVP & Managing Director
Owen Cooper
VP NHS, Government Relations & Contracting
Matt Addison
VP UK Operations
Sachiv Patel
VP Transformation
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