The Making of Malaysia's Largest Pharmacy Chain
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1994 - 2025
2006
BIG opens its first outlet in Damansara Utama
2017
BIG pharmacy grew organically to 13 retail outlets in Klang Valley between 2006 and 2017.
2018
BIG Pharmacy expanded beyond Klang Valley to Johor to target tourists and customers predominantly from Singapore through the acquisition of and merger with Red Cap Pharmacy
2019
BIG Pharmacy expanded its retail outlet network in Johor through the acquisition of My Pharmacy
2021
BIG Pharmacy expanded its footprint into the East Coast of Malaysia through the acquisition of an equity interest in Mercury Pharmacy
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Growth
1994
First outlet founded by 5 pharmacists
2013
Grows to 83 outlets and becomes a public-listed company on Bursa Malaysia
2014
CARiNG Pharmacy celebrated its 20th anniversary and continues to expand, surpassing 100 stores
2020
7-Eleven Malaysia acquires 75% of CARiNG, strengthening its backing and growth
2021
CARiNG later acquires Georgetown & Wellings Pharmacy, adding 26 stores
2023
BIG CARING GROUP diversified and integrated its business to include manufacturing of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and other healthcare products through the acquisition of an equity interest Yanling Holdings.
2025
BIG Pharmacy won Bronze in Putra Brand Awards for Retail Category. CARING Pharmacy won Gold for 2nd consecutive year in Putra Aria Brand Awards for Retail Category.
BIG CARING GROUP acquired YourPhysio, which introduced 18 physiotherapy centers to its business.
