Pharmacy2U vs Well Pharmacy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Well Pharmacy had more branded searches than Pharmacy2U among pharmacy chains in the United Kingdom. Well Pharmacy had about 201,000 branded searches, while Pharmacy2U had 165,000. Well Pharmacy made up 6.7% of all pharmacy chain searches we track, and Pharmacy2U accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pharmacy chains, Pharmacy2U appeared in two of the four answers and Well Pharmacy in one. Pharmacy2U and Well Pharmacy were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Well Pharmacy, about 22% more searches than Pharmacy2U
Who does AI mention more?
Pharmacy2U, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Well Pharmacy in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top pharmacy chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Pharmacy2U was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Well Pharmacy was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Pharmacy2U and Well Pharmacy were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Boots1st
Superdrug2nd- Pharmacy2U3rd
- Well Pharmacy4th
Rowlands Pharmacy5th
Day Lewis–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Boots3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Superdrug2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Pharmacy2U2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Well Pharmacy1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Rowlands Pharmacy1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Day Lewis0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about pharmacy chains
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacy chains in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best UK pharmacy for repeat prescriptions?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chemist”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Is Pharmacy2U or Well Pharmacy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pharmacy2U and Well Pharmacy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six pharmacy chains we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Well Pharmacy, Pharmacy2U. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Superdrug | Boots | Well Pharmacy | Pharmacy2U | Rowlands Pharmacy | Day Lewis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.8% | 30.9% | 7.2% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.6% | 24.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.6% | 24% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.5% | 30.2% | 7% | 7% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.5% | 26.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.2% | 30.6% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.2% | 30.6% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 55.1% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.5% | 30.5% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.1% | 31.3% | 6.1% | 5% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.5% | 31.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.2% | 34.6% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
How has the Pharmacy2U and Well Pharmacy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Well Pharmacy was ahead of Pharmacy2U in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pharmacy2U’s share of searches among pharmacy chains in the United Kingdom moved from 4.9% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Well Pharmacy’s share of searches among pharmacy chains in the United Kingdom moved from 7.2% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom pharmacy chains in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pharmacy2U gained share of searches among pharmacy chains in the United Kingdom, from 4.1% to 5.5%.
In September 2026, Well Pharmacy gained share of searches among pharmacy chains in the United Kingdom, from 6.1% to 6.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pharmacy2U’s and Well Pharmacy’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Pharmacy2U
2 branded search terms
- pharmacy 2u
- pharmacy2u
Well Pharmacy
1 branded search term
- well pharmacy
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