Realizing the importance of a strong, unified association of drugstore owners to serve the needs of its members, the customers, the manufacturers or suppliers, as well as the government. A core group of fifteen wholesalers, chain store operators and retailers, namely: Carlos Super Drug, Dyna Drug, Emilene’s Pharmacy, Farmacia Arsenia, Globe Pharmacy, Goodwill Pharmacy, Madis Drug, Marcelo’s Pharmacy, Merced Drug, New South Star Drug, Rose Pharmacy, Save More Drug, Surety Drug, 777 Pharmacy & Olympic Drug met with hopes of working together.
Our mission is to ensure a climate of continuous growth and development as an association through its strong organizational structure supported by its servant leaders, committed membership nationwide and its more than 25 years of dedicated partnership with stakeholders of the healthcare industry.
Our vision is to be the prime mover in healthcare distribution; responsive to the needs of its members, adapting to the changing business climate to pave the way for continued growth and prosperity while maintaining excellence in customer servicing.
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