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Our Story
Pharmacy Friends is a nationwide brokerage that genuinely helps community pharmacy. In just over four years, we've grown to help over 400 Friends who benefit from our services.
Pharmacy Friends raison d'etre is to help pharmacists and pharmacy owners how ever we can using the team’s wealth of knowledge and experience. This help can be in the dispensary, in the consulting room or on the pharmacy floor.
The Directors namely Venichand Harania MBE and Rishie Harania have over 50 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry covering brokering, importing, manufacturing, wholesaling and managing retail pharmacies. In addition, our team of Ceri, Vi and Naveed have years of experience focused on working with community pharmacy.
We believe in having strong partners with whom we can offer market leading pricing, services and support.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to learn more
Connecting Excellence
We take pride in being the conduit between independent pharmacies and major pharmaceutical suppliers. Through our platform, we facilitate direct and transparent communication, ensuring a smooth procurement process.
Competitive Advantage
WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN KEY SUPPLIERS. BY NEGOTIATING THE BEST AVAILABLE TERMS FOR OUR NETWORK OF FRIENDS, YOUR PHARMACY CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT COMPETITIVE PRICES, INOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT IS AT THE FORFRONT OF OUR AGENDA
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WE OFFER OUR FRIENDS THE OPTION OF JOINING THE UK’S LEADING COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE DRUG COMPARISON WEBSITE. ENABLING PHARMACIES TO COMPARE PRICES OF DISPENSARY AND SHOP FLOOR LINES EFFICIENTLY AND EFFORTLESSLY.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet the dedicated individuals
behind Pharmacy Friends.
Director
I am now a wise young/old man into his 80’s, still nimble on my feet. 60 years into pharma has taken me through start up manufacturing, start-up of the largest community pharmacy brokerage business in the UK, opening new pharmacies in the 80’s alongside a major national supermarket, when no such supermarkets had pharmacies, and back in to brokerage business, helping the young team.
Just love to help whenever and whoever I can, same as the young team does.
Email: veni@pharmacyfriends.co.uk
Tel: 07984982997
Director
Following a career in banking and finance, I knew at some point I would work in pharma as I had spent so much of my childhood in community pharmacy. The stars aligned and in 2019, the pharmaceutical brokerage began. Having strong relationships which develop into friendships is my philosophy. My grandparents always taught me to help anyone without the expectation of receiving anything in return and this is what I strive to do each day. Most of my time is spent on Pharmacy Friends but also have an interest in an unlicensed medicines and specials business as well as several retail pharmacies. This has allowed me to gain valuable multi-faceted experience which I’m happy to share. Please feel free to contact me anytime to see how the team or I can help you or your business.
Email: rishie@pharmacyfriends.co.uk
Tel: 07946651799
Customer Relations
Hi, I’m Vi, and I am your awesome Customer Relations Specialist!
I am a passionate person, who loves to learn and share knowledge with others. I believe that every person should be treated equally, no matter their gender, race, or religion. I have worked with e-commerce platforms, retail companies and financial institutions doing banking, billing, escalations, mediations and credit card sales. My day to day interaction taught me to build long lasting connections with our valued customers. Whether it's by chat, phone or email, I make sure to leave a wow impression 🙂
I’ve got a lot of experience working in customer service, but I also have a passion for helping people find their best path forward. And that’s what we’re working on at Pharmacy Friends: finding those offerings and services for our friends so they can focus on what matters the most—their business.
When I’m not working or doing what I love, my friends and family are the most important thing in my life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, and friends and doing things that makes me happy. One of those things is going to the beach and reading books!
I’m looking forward to getting to know you all, feel free to call or shoot me an email.
Email: vi@pharmacyfriends.co.uk
Tel: 02033557426
Business Development Manager
For over 15 years I’ve worked with Pharmacists. I have had the pleasure of working with every type of pharmacist/business owner there is. Despite the differences and spectrum of customers, they all share one fundamental element in common: a passion for taking care of people.
My customers over the years have become my friends and I’m proud that I can play a small part in making their working lives a little easier, a little less stressful, so they can prioritise what they are most passionate about.
By sharing my knowledge and experience my aim is to support pharmacy owners/managers with their business goals. To increase profitability, enhance pharmacy efficiency, identify areas of missed opportunity, and help develop positive supplier relationships. I’d love to be able to support you too, so please get in touch.
When I’m not working, you’ll most likely find me shivering in my boots at the side of a muddy rugby pitch, mucking out horses or moaning at the husband to finish the DIY he’s started months ago!
Email: ceri@pharmacyfriends.co.uk
Tel: 07719067837
Business Development Manager
Meet Naveed, our adept Business Development Manager for the UK! With a rich background in Market Access, Business Strategy, and expertise in Generics, Ethicals, Parallel Imports and Unlicensed Special medicines, Naveed is your go-to professional for navigating the pharmacy industry.
Armed with a B.Pharm and an MBA, Naveed seamlessly integrates his academic prowess with a robust 12-years’ experience as a Pharmacy operations manager and Clinical governance lead. His journey spans across pharmaceutical production, sales, and marketing, providing him with a holistic commercial acumen and understanding of the industry's intricacies. Naveed is well-versed in the dynamics of the NHS structure, bringing a unique perspective to the table. Specializing in selling medicines to pharmacies and setting up NHS services, he is dedicated to fostering growth and collaboration within the industry. Whether you're seeking strategic insights, market access solutions, or a seasoned professional to enhance your pharmaceutical business, Naveed is the driving force you need. Connect with him for a collaborative journey towards achieving your growth objectives! #BusinessDevelopment #Pharmacy #MarketAccess #BusinessStrategy #NHServices #Pharmaceutical #PricingStrategy
Email: naveed@pharmacyfriends.co.uk
Tel: 07707139808
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