Dischem Pharmacy Verified listing

Dis-Chem Pharmacies, founded in 1978 by pharmacists Ivan and Lynette Saltzman, has grown from a single "discount pharmacy" in Johannesburg into South Africa’s second-largest retail pharmacy chain, operating over 170 stores across the country. Beyond traditional pharmacy offerings, Dis‑Chem provides a wide range of health and beauty products, nutrition, baby care, and wellness services, including in‑store clinics, wound-care support, and health insurance solutions. The company, which went public in 2016, has seen steady financial growth, most recently reporting an 8% revenue increase to R39.2 billion, alongside a 20% rise in annual earnings and a healthy dividend payout. With its holistic approach to health, wide product range, and strong community initiatives, Dis-Chem remains a trusted and influential name in South African health and wellness.