Al Ittihad Drug Store (IDS)

Al Ittihad Drug Store (IDS) – a subsidiary of Gentex International Group. IDS was established in 1968 and is currently one of the top 5 pharmaceutical and consumer health care product distributors with 6% market share, worth USD 76.1 million, of the UAE’s pharmaceutical industry.

Today, IDS has grown to become one of the most respected names in the industry, renowned for offering attentive service, customized solutions for our international partners, logistical support and one of the few distributors accredited by ISO 9001 2008. Sanofi Aventis, Bayer AG, GlaxoSmithKline, Crocs RX and Artsana amongst many others, have all benefited from IDS's professional sales force, innovative marketing services and exceptional logistical support.

IDS has one of the most efficient and comprehensive distribution networks in the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare sectors. Its network covers:
• All governmental hospitals, private hospitals and public health centers,
• Total pharmacy universe: 1000+ pharmacies across the UAE
• 180 class-A supermarkets (which represents 60% of the total supermarket sales).

In 2003, IDS has expanded its healthcare & consumer product portfolio in which some of its brands include: Yaya vitamins, Hypros, Pierrot, Pectol, Uriage & Crocs. We are also the exclusive distributor of Pic, Serenity, Lycia & Control for Artsana Group.