Day Lewis Pharmacy is one of the largest independent community pharmacy chains in the United Kingdom and Europe, operating hundreds of pharmacies across England. It focuses on providing accessible healthcare, dispensing medications, and offering a wide range of NHS and private pharmacy services to local communities. The company was founded in 1975 by brothers Kirit Patel MBE and J.C. Patel, starting with a single pharmacy in Southborough, Kent. Over the decades, it has grown into a large family-run business with over 240 pharmacies nationwide. The business remains family-led today, involving the founders’ children in senior management. In 2025, Day Lewis celebrated 50 years in pharmacy, marking it as a significant and long-standing presence in community healthcare.