PHARMACY ONE
Pharmacy Ones ’ s IT system was enormously important . It had to sufficiently support the customer , the company , and the community at large . Doctors and patients alike would need to be able to easily use the patient record software , and the records had to be extremely secure . A program to deal with Pharmacy One ’ s logistical needs was also required ; the company has around 350 different suppliers , and the software orders medications automatically from the central warehouse when required , avoiding out-of-stock situations . In Aryan ’ s words , “ inventory control is key ”.
Aryan decided early on that he didn ’ t want to compete with his suppliers , but for them to complement each other .
“ We ’ re retailers , not agents or importers . It was a big fear that another big pharmaceutical company would come in and within a short time control a huge percentage of the market , join other agencies , and become agents for everything in Jordan . I took it upon myself to be the best retailer possible , and as I ’ m not in the business of importing medications or mass distribution to pharmacies , that really gives our suppliers comfort that after 15 years
“ I am example of someone who came in as an unknown and was able to do something special ”
– Dr . Amjad Al Aryan , President & Founder
60 October 2016