Pharmed Pharmaceuticals Limited (Pharmed) is a Complete Healthcare Provider ;  distributor of ethical, generic, patent, homeopathic, surgical, dental and veterinary products to dispensing doctors and retail pharmacies, was founded in 1985, in Overport, Durban with its head office in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Pharmed started with humble beginnings in response to demands of the day, as a distributor of pharmaceutical products, and accessories to health professionals and has now over the years grown, to become a formidable national distributor.

Pharmed Pharmaceuticals Limited (Pharmed) is a Complete Healthcare Provider ;  distributor of ethical, generic, patent, homeopathic, surgical, dental and veterinary products to dispensing doctors and retail pharmacies, was founded in 1985, in Overport, Durban with its head office in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Pharmed started with humble beginnings in response to demands of the day, as a distributor of pharmaceutical products, and accessories to health professionals and has now over the years grown, to become a formidable national distributor.

Pharmed has 611 shareholders at present (with 24 049 830 shares in circulation) who according to the Articles of Association have to be members of the Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Profession. Eighty-six percent of the ownership, management and staff complement are filled by black persons.

Members of Staff who have been in the service of the Company for 10 years receive a free option of shares. 22 staff members have qualified for shares.

Pharmed has in excess of 8900 active accounts consisting of doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and others from allied professionals.

Currently, our stock holding is in excess of 30 000 products, which we distribute to over 3500 destinations in South Africa through Virtual Logistics, in which Pharmed has a major shareholding.

Pharmed has extensive experience in the healthcare industry over the past 25 years in South Africa. Pharmed’s board of directors have collectively years of experience in the healthcare industry and provide much knowledge in the administration and management of Pharmed.

Pharmed’s impressive staff compliment comprises Professional Buyers, Accounts Personnel, a Marketing & Rep force Team, Telesales Agents, Administration, Human Resources department, Warehouse and Dispatch  Personnel and Drivers.

Lenmed Health Group is a private hospital group comprising of 4 hospitals and owns 40.01% stake in Pharmed. This partnership has enhanced our presence in the Hospital Industry.

Pharmed has been an active member of the National Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (NAPW) and now is a member of Logistical Services Provider Association, which is committed to protecting the interest of its members.

Pharmed is registered with the South African Pharmacy Council and Medicine Control Council of South Africa. This ensures compliance that all pharmaceuticals are regulated and subjected to audits by statutory bodies from time to time.

Pharmed has unique and key skills in fine and bulk distribution through our logistics company Virtual Logistics, as well as our ability to promote and sell brands on behalf of suppliers as well as our own in-house brands.

Virtual Logistics offers a specialized logistic service to the medical industry within South Africa and across border. Virtual Logistics’ comprehensive range of services include:

•    SAMEDAY EXPRESS
•    OVERNIGHT EXPRESS
•    NEXT DAY DELIVERY
•    ECONOMY SERVICE
•    TOWNSHIP DELIVERIES AND INTO THE INTERLAND OF KZN AND SURROUNDING AREAS
•    FRIDGELINE DELIVERIES