The region's largest retail pharmacy chain takes on rapid expansion; its 150th outlet was inaugurated by Indian Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar in Abu Dhabi recently

DUBAI - March 26, 2015

Aster Pharmacy, the largest retail pharmacy network in the Middle East, has opened its 150th outlet. The new Aster Pharmacy, located at Hamdan Street in Abu Dhabi, was inaugurated by legendary cricketer and the global brand ambassador of Aster Pharmacy, Bharat Ratna Mr. Sachin Tendulkar recently.

Aster Pharmacy is part of Aster DM Healthcare, a healthcare provider with presence in the Middle East and India.

The first outlet of Aster Pharmacy opened in 1989, and there has been no looking back ever since. Aster Pharmacy is a one-stop-shop for healthcare products, offering quality medical and allied products. Aster Pharmacy outlets stock a wide variety of curative, nutritional and baby care products systematically displayed for allowing over the counter service.

Aster DM Healthcare, with nearly three decades of reputation in the healthcare sector, has grown immensely operating a network of over 239 health facilities across the Middle East and India. Aster Pharmacy network is one of the largest employers in the retail pharmacy sector of the region.

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About Aster DM Healthcare
Founded in 1987 by Dr. Azad Moopen- a doctor turned entrepreneur, Aster DM Healthcare is a private sector healthcare provider in the Middle East. The Dubai-headquartered healthcare conglomerate covers an array of healthcare verticals - from Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmacies (in GCC region), and an advanced Medical City.

Having operations across the GCC countries and several locations across India, Aster DM Healthcare has its footprint across boundaries of regions and nations, offering a diverse and comprehensive set of healthcare services. The multitude of health facilities are consolidated under the brands ACCESS, ASTER, MEDCARE, ASTER Medcity and MIMS; offering primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary care.

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