LIST OF MAJOR RETAIL PHARMACIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

HERE IS THE LIST OF RETAIL PHARMACIES WHICH ARE HIGHLY POPULAR IN SOUTH AFRICA. CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF PHARMACISTS IN SOUTH AFRICA WORK WITH THESE COMPANIES AS PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OR THEY WORK PART-TIME FOR EXTRA INCOME. MANY PHARMACISTS CONSIDER WORKING PART-TIME(LOCUMS) DURING WEEKENDS OR ON HOLIDAYS. THIS IS CONSIDERED AS A HUGE ADVANTAGE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS BECAUSE THE PAYMENT FOR DOING LOCUMS IS RELATIVELY HIGH. MOST OF THESE COMPANIES HAVE A LARGE NETWORKS AND HAVE MANY INDIVIDUAL PHARMACIES ALL ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA. THERE ARE MANY MORE SMALL INDIVIDUAL RETAIL PHARMACIES IN SMALL TOWNS AND VILLAGES WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST, THESE SMALL PHARMACIES ARE A HUGE SOURCE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN RURAL AREAS.

HERE GOES THE LIST:

DIS-CHEM PHARMACIES:

Dis-Chem has been rated as the country's best pharmacy chain by Professional Management Review, and has also been voted as Best Pharmacy, Best Medical Supply Store and Best Health Store in both “The Star Your Choice” and “Pretoria News Readers Survey”, as well as in the Leisure Options Readers Choice Awards.

Contact:

Dis-Chem Head Office

Tel: -011 589 2200

Care line: -
0860 DISCHEM (3472436)

Website: http://www.dischem.co.za

Medi-rite:

MediRite Pharmacies inside Shoprite and Checkers stores meet the growing need for easily accessible and affordable healthcare. Many of medirite pharmacies are located in supermarkets serving previously disadvantaged areas where there are few medical practitioners and the Group is proud to bring much-needed pharmaceutical services to these customers at low prices. 

Contact:

Cnr William Dabs & Old Paarl Road, Brackenfell, 7560

Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa

Telephone: 021 983 5111

Website:  http://www.medirite.co.za

Alpha pharm pharmacies:

ALPHA PHARM Pharmacies are your trusted professional friends in the community and have been there for you for generations. Whether it's chronic medication, over the counter medicines, gift lines or just good FREE professional advice, you can trust your ALPHA PHARM PHARMACIST to always be there for you. We deliver to your door and will even open up at night for you in an emergency. comprehensive range of products including our ALPHA PHARM own brand products offer you great value for money options.

Alphapharm’s Clinic services ensure that your family is catered for from birth to old age with baby weighing facilities, diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol checks all carried out on site ...and you'll always find a welcome smile from our qualified and well trained staff.

Contact:

42 Felix Dlamini Road, Mayville, 4091

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Telephone:

031 203 2500

WEBSITE:   http://www.alphapharm.co.za/

Clicks:

Clicks is the largest pharmacy group in South Africa now with over 300 stores nationwide!

At Clicks we go out of our way to source products that will enhance your lifestyle.  That's why we are constantly looking for brands, nationally and internationally, that measure up to our strict requirements of cutting-edge technology, superior quality and exceptional value.

Today our Clicks Private Label and Exclusive brands include an extensive range of products, which add quality and value to every area of your life ... from your health and home to your beauty and much more.

Contact:

Sharecall:	0860 254257 0860 CLICKS
Email:	service@clicks.co.za
Fax no:	(021) 465 9922
Address:	Clicks Customer Service Centre P O Box 5142 Cape Town, 8000 South Africa
Customer Service Centre Hours:  WEBSITE :      http://www.clicks.co.za/	Monday to Friday - 07:30 to 17:30 Saturdays - 08:00 to 15:00 Public Holidays - 08:00 to 15:00

M-Kem 24 Hours  Pharmacy:

M-kem 24 hours pharmacy is one of the large groups of pharmacies in South Africa. The name itself indicated that it is open 24 hours a day and the service offered is extraordinary. M-kem pharmacies have wide range of products to offer, beauty care, skin care, orthopedic, surgical, and they also provide medical aids.

Contact:

M-KEM MEDICINE CITY,
CNR DURBAN ROAD / RAGLAN STREET BELLVILLE 

TEL: 021 948 5702 / 6 / 7

OR (021) 948 5667

FAX: 021 949 8108 

E-MAIL: MKEM@MKEM.CO.ZA 

WEBSITE: http://www.mkem.co.za

Pharma Direct:

Pharmacy Direct is a premier Courier Service Pharmacy that has been in operation for the past ten years and since its inception proven to be a major and leading role player in the dispensing and delivery of chronic medication.

From January 2004 Pharmacy Direct has been appointed as the Designated Service Provider (DSP) for a number of Medical Schemes. Under this appointment we supply chronic medication to patients under the Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) regulations.In addition we also provide medication under the normal chronic benefit designed by Schemes. Pharmacy Direct is also currently the biggest provider in the private market of Anti-retroviral Therapy to patients living with HIV/Aids.

Pharmacy Direct also provides medication that is not approved as chronic medication and that is considered to be acute medication and which is used by a patient over a longer period. Patients will receive their acute medication together with their chronic medication on a monthly basis.

Pharmacy Direct currently delivers medication to 75 000 patients nationally.

Contact:

Tel: 086 002 7800
Fax: 0866 11 4000/1/2/3
Email: care@pharmacydirect.co.za

Physical Address Details

Block A, Arena Office
Park, 272 West Avenue,
Centurion

Postal Address Details

PO Box 7344
Centurion
0046

Website: www.pharmacydirect.co.za

Springbok pharmacy:

Springbok Pharmacy was established in 1963 by Mannie Gien and was situated in the main road (Voortrekker) in the centre of Alberton. In 1979 the pharmacy moved to larger premises, also in Voortrekker Rd, next to the Alberton Mall (it's current location). In 1983 Mannie was joined by Kenny Baker and in 1985 the pharmacy moved into the Alberton Mall.

Over the years the pharmacy continued to expand in size as more space became available in the centre. Soon further expansion will commence and the pharmacy will increase in size by a further 1400 sq. metres.

Currently the pharmacy is situated on two levels and employs in excess of 140 staff members. In addition to the 9 qualified pharmacists, there are specialised personnel in the departments of Homeopathy & Natural Remedies, Supplements for Sportsmen, Fragrances & Cosmetics, Primary Health Care Clinic Services & Family Planning, Incontinence Products & aids for the handicapped.

With 20 delivery vehicles on the road daily we offer a free delivery service throughout the entire Gauteng region, including Pretoria, Heidelberg, Nigel and the Vaal Triangle. Orders for delivery can be placed telephonically, by e-mail, fax or on line. We also send orders country wide and internationally (for nominal courier fees). We are Preferred Providers of Chronic Medicines for Discovery and most other major Medical Aids. 

Contact:

Physical address

Springbok Pharmacy
Shop U1 Alberton Mall
Voortrekker Road
Alberton
1450

Contact numbers

Switchboard: +27 11 861 6600
Orders: +27 11 861 6660
+27 11 861 6661
+27 11 861 6662
Fax: +27 11 907 9249
+27 11 907 0163
email: info@springbokpharmacy.co.za

Trading hours 

Mon-Fri: 08h00 - 19h00
Sat: 08h00 - 17h30
Sun: 09h00 - 15h00

Website: http://www.springbokpharmacy.co.za/

Durbell Pharmacies:

Durbell Pharmacies, the total healthcare specialists have been looking after their customers since 1972. With a range of healthcare services that include dedicated pharmacists, primary health clinics, sport nutritionists, skincare therapists and supported by a wide selection of health products, a Durbell Pharmacy should be your choice for total health care. We are confident of the fact that our knowledge and holistic approach to total healthcare, enables you to make informed decisions with regards to both conventional and alternative medicines.

Contact:

4 Queen Street,

Durbanville, 7550

 Western Cape,

 South Africa

Telephone: 021 979 1600

Website:  http://www.durbell.co.za

Wynberg Pharmacy:

Wynberg Pharmacy was established in 1946 and is a family owned business that prides itself on professional & personalised service. We have been trading for 63 years which bears testament to our passion for caring for you and your family.

Wynberg Pharmacy is situated in 222 Main Road, Wynberg, Cape Town. We trade 365 days a year till 10pm and offer a delivery service 6 days a week. We have free secure parking, and there is also wheelchair access to and within the pharmacy.

Mission:

To consistently offer our customers exceptional service and quality products at highly competitive prices.

Contact:

Contact Number:     021 797 8141

 Fax Number:    021 797 5577 (scripts) ,  021 797 6511 (admin)

E-mail: Sally  sally@wynsun.co.za

Jean   jean@wynsun.co.za

Trading Hours: Mon – Sat, 8am - 10pm

Sun & Public holidays
8.30am - 10pm
Clinic Trading Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am - 5pm
Sat 9am - 1pm

Physical Address:

Wynberg Pharmacy
222 Main Road
Wynberg
Cape Town
South Africa
7800

Website: http://www.wynbergpharmacy.co.za

Sun valley Pharmacy:

Sun Valley Pharmacy was established in the Noordhoek Valley in 1985. It is the sister pharmacy to the well known and trusted Wynberg Pharmacy. Both pharmacies are family owned and run businesses that pride ourselves on professional and personalised service and quality products at highly competitive prices. Sun Valley pharmacy has been trading for 25 years which bears testament to our passion for caring for you and your family.

Sun Valley Pharmacy is situated in shop G68, Longbeach Mall, Sun Valley. We are open for trade 7 days a week and offer a delivery service and primary health clinic 6 days a week. We are wheelchair friendly.

Our mission:

To consistently offer our customers exceptional service and quality products at highly competitive prices.

Contact:

Contact Number:	021 785 3470
Fax Number:	021 785 3520
E-mail:	Jackie jackie@wynsun.co.za
Trading Hours:	Mon - Fri 8:30am - 7pm Sat: 8:30am to 5pm Sun & Public holidays 0am - 2pm
Clinic Trading Hours:	Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 2pm
Physical Address: Website:	Sunvalley Pharmacy Shop G68 Longbeach Mall Noordhoek Cape Town South Africa 7800 www.sunvalleypharmacy.co.za