Dischem Pharmacy

Dischem started out as a small pharmacy in 1978 in Mondeor, Johannesburg. The Professional Management Review rated it as the best and most successful pharmacy chain in South Africa. The pharmacy is privately owned and run by its founding members, Ivan and Lynette Saltzman. The pharmacy offers a large range of facilities catering to various medical needs. These facilities include a clinic that offers health screening for diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, anaemia and high cholesterol; a baby clinic; a hair salon (certain branches); a skincare clinic (certain branches); Dischem Vison and a dispensary. It provides a courier pharmacy service for the delivery of prescribed medication. The group established a benefit programme that enables customers to earn points redeemable on their next purchase; a portion of the transaction value of their purchase is donated to the Dischem Foundation. The Dischem Foundation enables Dischem to give back to the community by donating to local charities.