Our offerings in the United Kingdom (U.K.)
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 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.
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.
Our solutions available in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
PenCycle
United Kingdom
Re-Hale
Europe, United States
Patient support programs
Logistics and warehousing
Simplifying pharmaceutical supply chains from clinical trial to commercial scale
Our integrated supply chain combines industry-leading expertise with global reach to help simplify the complexity of pharmaceutical supply chains and reduce risk. From a single clinical sample to a global product launch, we manage customs, compliance, and temperature control with precision to protect product integrity, mitigate risk, and ensure patients receive therapies when they need them.
Third-party logistics (3PL)
Cencora 3PL supports pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturers with end-to-end third-party logistics across Europe, including GDP-compliant warehousing, ambient and cold chain storage, inventory management, order processing, and distribution. Our teams help you get products to market efficiently while meeting the regulatory requirements of each country you operate in.
World Courier
World Courier, a Cencora company, operates in the United Kingdom, providing specialty logistics for time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, from clinical trials to laboratory logistics and advanced therapies, in compliance with international quality and regulatory guidelines.
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
2.2M
units of medicines
and products daily*
Delivering to
22K
delivery points
across the U.K.*
Completing
21K
deliveries daily (6.9 million annually)*
*The statistics presented above reflect Alliance Healthcare's reach and impact across the United Kingdom as of July 2026.
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 European distribution network.
Alloga
Our Alloga team, part of Cencora's global third-party logistics (3PL) services, offers specialized supply chain solutions on an international scale, including transport, storage, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceuticals.
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. Learn more about our marketing and sales support offerings for pharma customers as well as pharmacy customers.
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.
Latest news from Alliance Healthcare in the U.K.
Announcements, partnerships and stories from Alliance Healthcare and our brands across 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 U.K. is dedicated to building lasting partnerships and supporting your success at every stage.
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