History
Lloyds Chemist began in 1973 when Allen Lloyd purchased his first pharmacy in Polesworth, Warwickshire, England, UK. It is estimated he made a £32 million fortune from the Lloyds Pharmacy Empire.
The Head Office is located at Sapphire Court in the Walsgrave Triangle Business Park in Coventry, England
They broadcast a live radio station (Lloydspharmacy Live!) within their stores; presenters include ex-BBC Bruno Brookes. This radio station was shut down on Wednesday 29th February 2012, to cut costs.
Lloyds Pharmacy are known through their brand as "Healthcare for Life"
A close association with Diabetes UK has developed due to Lloyds completing over 1 million diabetes tests so far in the UK.
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