Drogopharma

Drogopharma is a Cypriot company founded in 1996 by pharmacist Aristos Petrides, specializing in the import and distribution of health and beauty products with a strong focus on natural products. The company operates mainly through pharmacies, which serve as its primary sales channels, emphasizing the pharmacist's role as an expert in communicating the benefits of its scientifically backed and safe product portfolio.

The company has established a comprehensive network for marketing and distribution throughout Cyprus, supporting a diverse offering that appeals not only to consumers but also to professionals in the health and beauty sector, including doctors, homeopaths, pharmacists, and nutritionists.

Drogopharma represents a range of international brands in Cyprus, notably Apivita, which was the first brand it introduced in the country in 1996. Additionally, it imports and markets brands such as Uriage, Arcancil Paris, Benefit, Dr K&H, and product lines including Aftamed, Mfree, and Panthenol Plus.

Despite its small scale relative to larger FMCG groups, Drogopharma maintains steady operations focusing on quality and natural health and beauty products, supported by a team that regularly trains its sales partners and performs frequent visits to service points. As such, it plays a specialized role within the Cypriot market, centered on the pharmacy retail channel and distribution centers.

As of early 2024, its estimated turnover is below 1 million euros, with a workforce likely within the 10 to 19 employee range, reflecting its focused business model. The number of selling points, primarily pharmacies, is estimated between 10 and 49 across Cyprus. Drogopharma continues to emphasize natural product lines and professional collaboration to maintain its niche within Cyprus’s health and beauty import sector.