Nigeria’s pharmaceutical retail sector has continued to grow at a remarkable pace, driven by rising health consciousness, expanding urban centres, and increasing demand for convenient and reliable healthcare services.
By 2025, several pharmacy chains have strengthened their positions as industry leaders, leveraging both extensive physical outlets and advanced digital platforms to serve millions of Nigerians across the country.
The expansion of these pharmacy chains reflects broader growth in Nigeria’s healthcare industry. Increasing consumer expectations, digital transformation, improved supply chains, and regulatory reforms continue to push the sector forward.
As competition intensifies, pharmacy chains are investing heavily in e-commerce, home delivery, telehealth, and integrated care services to meet evolving customer needs.
By 2025, Nigeria’s pharmacy retail market is not only larger but also more innovative, competitive, and customer-focused—setting the stage for even greater transformation in the years ahead.
To determine the largest and most influential pharmacy chains, Nairametrics consulted industry experts, engaged frequent pharmacy users, and analysed online customer reviews to assess their reach, visibility, and overall impact.
Below is a list of the major pharmacy chains shaping Nigeria’s healthcare retail landscape in 2025.
Juli Pharmacy, owned by Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi — a distinguished Nigerian pharmacist, lawyer, and former Minister of Health — was established in 1972. It holds the historic distinction of being the first indigenous pharmaceutical company in Nigeria to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
Over the years, Juli Pharmacy has grown into one of the country’s largest purchasers and distributors of prescription medicines, as well as a broad range of health and wellness products. Its size, scale, and industry expertise have firmly positioned it as a major player in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain.
The company operates through multiple channels, including retail outlets and digital platforms, dispensing and distributing medicines to meet the diverse needs of consumers across the country.
