Top 10 largest pharmacy chains in Egypt

Egypt’s largest pharmacy chains are transforming the country’s healthcare retail sector, operating expansive networks that serve more than 110 million consumers.

As chronic disease rates rise and digital health adoption accelerates, organized pharmacy groups are modernizing medicine distribution, expanding e-commerce platforms and strengthening frontline healthcare access nationwide.

The sector has evolved beyond traditional dispensaries. Today’s leading pharmacy chains operate as integrated healthcare hubs offering prescription drugs, diagnostics, chronic care programs, wellness products and home delivery services across major cities including Cairo and Alexandria, while increasingly penetrating underserved governorates.

Despite currency volatility and regulatory complexity, Egypt’s top pharmacy operators continue to scale through strategic expansion, digital ordering systems and loyalty programs. The result is a more structured, competitive and resilient pharmacy retail ecosystem.

Shore Africa has profiled the 10 largest pharmacy chains shaping Egypt’s pharmaceutical landscape.

1. El Ezaby Pharmacies
El Ezaby Pharmacy is a major, leading pharmaceutical retail chain in Egypt. Founded in 1975, it has grown from a single pharmacy into a large network with over 350 to more than 400 branches across the country. B Investments Holding is a major shareholder, owning roughly 49% of the company. Meanwhile, the remaining stake is held by the El Ezaby family, who retain management control. Founded in 1975, the chain has since then grown into one of the largest nationwide pharmacy chains. With nearly 40 years of experience serving the Egyptian community, El Ezaby Pharmacies has an ambitious plan to cement its leadership across the region.

2. Seif Pharmacies
Seif Pharmacies is a prominent pharmaceutical retail chain, primarily operating in Egypt with over 80 branches. Established in 1980, this major retail group specializes in medications, personal care, and beauty products, often compared to the Boots concept in Egypt. With branches spanning major cities and secondary towns, the chain blends affordability with accessibility. Seif has also invested in digital ordering platforms, strengthening its competitiveness in Egypt’s growing e-pharmacy segment.

3. 19011 Pharmacies
A rapidly expanding modern chain, 19011 is known for strong branding and centralized call-center operations. 19011 Pharmacies was a major, fast-expanding pharmaceutical retail chain in Egypt owned by Alfa Pharmacy Company. Founded in October 2017, it quickly grew to over 300 branches nationwide before declaring bankruptcy in May 2022 due to heavy debts and rapid, controversial expansion.

4. Roshdy Pharmacies
Roshdy combines pharmaceutical retail with health screening services, positioning itself as a community health partner. Roshdy Pharmacies is a major, recognized pharmaceutical retail chain based in Egypt, established in 2008. It has been recognized as one of the top pharmacy chains in the country, specializing in providing health and beauty products and pharmacy services.

5. Misr Pharmacies
Misr Pharmacies is a prominent, well-established retail pharmacy chain in Egypt with over 16–20 years of experience. Founded around 2000, it operates as an integrated chain providing pharmaceutical services, beauty care, and cosmetics across multiple locations, including a notable presence in Cairo and Giza. The chain serves both metropolitan and semi-urban populations, reinforcing its legacy role in Egypt’s public health distribution network.

6. El-Kamal Pharmacies
Al Kamal Pharmacy (often referred to as El-Kamal) functions as a chain, with multiple locations and associated medical services, particularly in the Middle East. El-Kamal focuses on high-traffic commercial districts, offering extended operating hours and strong OTC product availability. It competes aggressively in pricing and convenience.

7. Nour Pharmacies
Nour Pharmacies is a pharmaceutical retail chain (a network of pharmacy branches) in Egypt. It operates multiple pharmacy outlets across Alexandria with services including medicine dispensing, home delivery, and health-related products. Nour Pharmacies blends traditional pharmaceutical services with growing wellness and personal care offerings. The chain is strengthening delivery logistics to remain competitive.

8. El-Shazly Pharmacies
El-Shazly Pharmacy operates as a pharmacy chain and retail entity in Egypt, providing various medical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. It operates physical branches (e.g., in Miami, Alexandria) and provides a dedicated mobile application for online purchasing, delivery, and browsing medical products. A mid-to-large operator concentrated in urban clusters, El-Shazly is known for dependable medicine supply and neighborhood accessibility.

9. Care Pharmacies
Care Pharmacies is a pharmaceutical chain (retail pharmacy network) in Egypt. It operates a large network of pharmacy outlets across the country, offering medications, wellness products, and other health-related services to consumers. The company was founded in 2003 and has grown into one of Egypt’s leading retail pharmacy chains with hundreds of branches nationwide.

10. Green Pharmacies
Green Pharmacy (صيدلية جرين) operates as a chain of retail pharmacies in Egypt, specifically with locations in areas such as Sheikh Zayed and Faisal. Green Pharmacies markets itself as a wellness-forward retailer, offering supplements, skincare, and health education services alongside prescription drugs.