Founded in 2014, LIPCO Healthcare began with a simple but powerful mission: to unite independent pharmacies across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) so they could deliver more, together. From our humble beginnings supporting just a few local pharmacies, we have grown to serve over 50 independent pharmacies across LLR—and now beyond—working collaboratively to deliver high-quality healthcare services to our communities.

Since inception, LIPCO has rapidly built a strong track record. We have successfully won multiple NHS and local authority bids amounting to several million pounds, enabling our member pharmacies to expand their scope and impact. Among our recent achievements: securing the RSV/Pertussis Vaccination Programme and the Out-of-Hours Palliative Care contract—milestones that reflect both trust in our capabilities and recognition of our commitment to patient care.

At LIPCO, we combine deep local knowledge with rigorous professional standards. Our pharmacies currently deliver nationally and locally commissioned services, including free flu vaccinations, emergency hormonal contraception, stop-smoking programmes, H. pylori breath-test screening, plus a growing suite of private clinical offerings—all designed to improve access, outcomes, and financial sustainability for independent pharmacies.

As we grow, our ambition is clear: to extend our support to more independent pharmacies outside LLR—helping them engage successfully in commissioned services, optimise income, and strengthen their role in local health systems. We believe that independent pharmacies are an essential pillar of healthcare, and by working together we can ensure they thrive—for the benefit of both businesses and patients.

• Winning the 2015 C+D Award for Business Initiative of the Year.