About Us

History

Realizing the importance of a strong, unified association of drugstore owners to serve the needs of its members, the customers, the manufacturers or suppliers, as well as the government. A core group of fifteen wholesalers, chain store operators and retailers, namely: Carlos Super Drug, Dyna Drug, Emilene’s Pharmacy, Farmacia Arsenia, Globe Pharmacy, Goodwill Pharmacy, Madis Drug, Marcelo’s Pharmacy, Merced Drug, New South Star Drug, Rose Pharmacy, Save More Drug, Surety Drug, 777 Pharmacy & Olympic Drug met with hopes of working together.

15 Drugstores

Original participants formally organized what now is known as the Drugstores Association of the Philippines (DSAP)

Apr 1984

Election of their initial set of officers at the Quezon City Sports Club

First Founders

The newly inducted officers included Merced Drug, Dyna Drug, Carlos Super Drug, Save More Drug, 777 Drug, New South Star Drug,  Marcelo’s Pharmacy,  Olympic Drug and Madis Drug

Nov 1984

Induction of the initial set of officers of the DSAP along with the charter members, held at the Hyatt Regency Manila with Catalina Sanchez

The DSAP has participated in deliberations with the Department of Heath, BFAD, House of Representatives, Senate of the Philippines and other government agencies, as well as private offices & organizations.

The association also spearheaded several civic and humanitarian projects & training programs which seek to teach both new & old drugstore owners on the more modern operational methods courtesy of participating drug companies. Of course, the social affairs were never missing, for it was always in the spirit of camaraderie and friendship that the officers and members of DSAP continue its untiring task of uniting the thousands of drugstores all over the country.

Vision

To be the prime mover in healthcare distribution, responsive to the needs of its members, adapting to the changing business climate to pave the way for continued growth and prosperity while maintaining excellence in customer servicing.

Mission

To ensure a climate of continuous growth and development as an association through its strong organizational structure supported by its servant leaders, committed membership nationwide and its more than 25 years of dedicated partnership with stakeholders of the healthcare industry.

Objectives

  • Empower the Organization
    • Adapting in the advancement of Information Technology & Social Networking/Communication
    • Build DSAP's image & effectiveness in implementing projects
    • Improve chapter organizational administration & communication
  • Pharmacy Advocacy
    • Fair Play
      • Industry Catalyst to ensure a balance of power
      • Ensure viability of small to medium drugstores
    • Fair legislation and Government Policies
    • Consumer Welfare and Social Responsibility
    • Enhance Relationship with Industry Stakeholders
  • Establish and Raise Standards of Business Practice
    • Implement DSAP Quality Standards in all DSAP drugstores nationwide
    • Set Ethical Business Standards for drugstores
    • Recognize and reward exemplary performance of members
  • Provide Opportunities to Improve DSAP members’ Business
    • Research and develop training programs and business tools to help improve our member's Business
    • Help members reduce operating costs and increase profitability
    • Implement marketing and promotions project to improve market share and profitability
    • Transforming Business Models

Board of Directors

Alberto P. Hechanova

President

Estela A. Lim

Chairman of the Board

Jonathan A. Chiquillo, RPh.

VP-Internal

Ramie C. Villamor

VP-External

Leonora C. Mayos, RPh.

Secretary

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About Us

The DSAP calls on drugstores from every corner of the country to unite.

Call on each and every drugstore ready to stand up for its rights, willing to do its duties with conviction and eager to give our industry more integrity, strength and stamina.

Contact Us

3/F AB Sandoval Building, Shaw Blvd. Cor. Oranbo Dr., Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City, Manila, Philippines 1603

Office: dsap_office@yahoo.com
Convention: dsapnationalconvention@gmail.com
Phone: 02 631 4254
Globe: 0917 880 3727
Sun: 0922 845 7430
Fax: (02) 633 5253