Aster launches 250th pharmacy in India

Aster Pharmacy, a division of Aster DM Healthcare announced the launch of its 250 pharmacy in the country at Elamakkara in Kerala.

In September of last year, Aster Pharmacy branded retail pharmacies operated by Alfaone Retail Pharmacies announced the opening of the 200th outlet. With this announcement, Aster Pharmacy reaffirmed its rapid expansion strategy.

Commenting on the opening of the newest Aster pharmacy outlet, Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and MD, Aster DM Healthcare said, “Today we have reached another milestone in the history by opening the 250th Aster branded retail Pharmacy in India at Kochi in Kerala. The rapidly growing network of pharmacies has taken us closer to the doorsteps of people who need medicines and other health and wellness products. This also helps to provide Omni channel service of hospitals, labs, clinics, and homecare all under one umbrella. With 36 years of experience, Aster is well placed to meet your comprehensive requirements.”

The pharmacy store was inaugurated by chief guest Adv. M Anil Kumar, Mayor, Kochi Municipal Corporation, Kerala, in the presence of Farhaan Yasin, Regional Director, Aster Hospitals (Kerala & Tamil Nadu), and Ravi Lakkoju, Chief Operating Officer, Aster Pharmacy, India.

Aster has added its 250th location in 23 months. Now operating in Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Aster Pharmacy will be looking at other states in the upcoming years to expand its pharmacy presence across the nation. With a total of 507 pharmacies, Aster Pharmacy is present in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, India, and Bangladesh.