Aah Pharmaceuticals
AAH Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceuticals company.
aah.co.uk/sRating based on 25 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Aah Pharmaceuticals
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Aah Pharmaceuticals pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
40% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Aah Pharmaceuticals pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
94% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and January 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Aah Pharmaceuticals get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
65% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Aah Pharmaceuticals pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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The job often spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at Aah Pharmaceuticals spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Yes. The job often spills into unpaid time.
How we know this
71% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Aah Pharmaceuticals worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
82% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Aah Pharmaceuticals workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
78% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Aah Pharmaceuticals?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
39% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Aah Pharmaceuticals managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
91% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Aah Pharmaceuticals?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Aah Pharmaceuticals good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Aah Pharmaceuticals feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
50% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Aah Pharmaceuticals get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
41% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Aah Pharmaceuticals?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Aah Pharmaceuticals enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
56% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and March 2026.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Aah Pharmaceuticals recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
74% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Aah Pharmaceuticals?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
79% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Aah Pharmaceuticals?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Aah Pharmaceuticals head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Aah Pharmaceuticals is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and April 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Aah Pharmaceuticals ranks
Aah Pharmaceuticals ranks joint 41st to work for out of pharmaceutical companies.
- 41= Ethigen
- 41= Aah Pharmaceuticals
- 43 Bristol Laboratories
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 8 August 2026.
Aah Pharmaceuticals job reviews
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Best thing
Going home
Worst thing
Long days totally unappreciated and different rules for different people
Report this reviewDelivery driver at Aah Pharmaceuticals, December 2025
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Best thing
Co- workers are kind and great to talk to and so are some supervisors and team leads
Worst thing
To much stress can’t talk to anyone or you will get in trouble managers don’t care
Report this reviewForklift driver at Aah Pharmaceuticals, July 2025
Handy to know
Based on 23 Aah Pharmaceuticals employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 17 Aah Pharmaceuticals employees