UAE-based Aster Pharmacy has launched the first e-commerce store in the health and wellness space in the GCC region. The ceremony was attended by Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

The launch coincides with the opening of Aster Pharmacy’s 200^th outlet.

AsterOnline.com is designed to be an extension to the existing 200 Aster Pharmacies in the region, rather than substituting them. The online platform offers convenience, choice and health product delivery. Customers can purchase over-the-counter medications, nutritional products, medical equipment, skin and hair care products, along with various wellness products online. The online platform currently offers a range of 10,000 products.   

Chairman and managing director of Aster DM Healthcare, Dr Azad Moopen, commented: “We are excited to launch the online healthcare store in line with the vision of the UAE leadership, who are at the forefront of adopting innovation in all areas. This will help us to transform the healthcare retail industry to fit the needs of our consumers and patients.”

Commenting on the new initiative, Jobilal Vavachan, CEO of Aster Pharmacy, said: “We have seen that many of our patients with chronic medical problems would like to order their medications in advance. Many would like to browse and get the best choice for medical equipment, homecare products, amongst thousands others. AsterOnline.com will ensure that we offer our customers a wide range of products, specially chosen to fit local needs and preferences. The new e-commerce platform is an initiative in this direction.” –TradeArabia News Service