SIC code 47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores
8,011 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 47730What SIC code 47730 covers
SIC code 47730 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Dispensing chemist in specialised stores. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 47. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores — community pharmacies that dispense prescriptions alongside over-the-counter medicines, health advice and toiletries. The field runs from independent single-pharmacist shops and small groups to the large multiples and supermarket pharmacies. Closely linked to GP surgeries, opticians and the medical and cosmetic retailers nearby; ownership ranges from sole superintendent pharmacists to corporate chains.
This code is part of Company Shark's Retail industry group, which bundles related SIC codes for easier prospecting.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 47730 cluster most in:
- London 808
- Birmingham 295
- Manchester 273
- Glasgow 234
- Leicester 174
- St. Helens 153
Example companies with SIC code 47730
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 47730:
- Aigburth Healthcare Ltd
- Afinidad Health Ltd
- Iechyd Da Pharma Ltd
- Ruhpharm Ltd
- Collinsgroup Ltd
- East Tilbury Health Solutions Limited
- Hoey Ltd
- Viperrx Holdings Ltd
- Vivelis Ltd
- Pharmaderma Cornwall Ltd
- Healthcare And Pharmaceutics Ltd
- Amy Brear Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 47110 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
- 47190 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
- 47210 Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
- 47220 Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
- 47230 Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores
- 47240 Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
- 47250 Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
- 47260 Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
- 47290 Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 47730?
SIC code 47730 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Dispensing chemist in specialised stores". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair.
How many companies use SIC code 47730?
8,011 companies are currently classified under SIC code 47730 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Manchester.
How do I find companies with SIC code 47730?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 47730, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 47730 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 47730 covers "Dispensing chemist in specialised stores". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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