Aster eyes 300 units by 2017

Aster DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and India, has unveiled its 100th pharmacy outlet in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), marking a significant milestone in the Group’s health services of more than 25 years.

Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Vice-Chairman of DP World, inaugurated the 100th Aster Pharmacy unit, located at Al Razi Building in DHCC, in the presence of Marwan Abedin, CEO of DHCC, and other senior officials of Aster DM Healthcare.

Aster DM Healthcare is one of the largest growing healthcare networks in the Middle East and India operating more than 175 units including hospitals, medical centres, pharmacies, advanced diagnostic centres, in addition to rolling out constant social welfare initiatives under its purview. The healthcare conglomerate has grown exponentially over the years since its establishment in 1987.

Dr. Azad Moopen- Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, said, “We’re delighted and proud to have met this important milestone with the launch of the hundredth pharmacy. This is a momentous occasion for us as the largest integrated healthcare service provider in the Middle East region and beyond. We are indebted to the visionary Rulers and people of the UAE for their undeterred support and encouragement that made this achievement possible.”

Alisha Moopen, Director- Corporate Strategies, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “Opening of the 100th outlet further consolidates Aster Pharmacy’s position as the largest chain of pharmacies in the region. We have followed a prudent growth strategy as we pioneered the region’s retail pharmacy chain in the face of several challenges. Opening of the 100th pharmacy outlet provides the potential for opening as many as 300 pharmacies by the year 2017, offering better value to customers and providing standardised patient care.”
 

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