Macarthys Ltd

Sectors:

  • Chemical production Pharmaceutical production & research
  • Distribution - retailing Pharmaceutical, cosmetic & toilet goods & medical equipment retailing
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Pharmaceutical, medical equipment, cosmetic & toilet goods distribution

Notes:

Traced origins to James Macarthy who established a retail pharmacy at Romford in 1787. Emerged as retailers and wholesalers of pharmaceuticals. 1920 incorporated as Macarthys Ltd. 1959 started to manufacture pharmaceuticals. 1961 public company. As Macarthys Pharmaceuticals Ltd acquired Savory & Moore Ltd in 1967. As Macarthys Plc acquired Lloyds Chemists Plc in 1992

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