Our History

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Naz Rayani opened his first pharmacy in Nairobi, Kenya


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— 1972
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Naz moved to Canada with his young family

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— 1974
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Naz purchased the Western Drug Mart Pharmasave in Colwood

He quickly began building strong community ties by sponsoring local athletes and promoting health education programs and events”

— 1978
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Naz purchased the very first pharmacy of his own in Cadboro Bay Village

This is where it all began!


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— 1991
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Opened UVic Campus Pharmacy

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— 2001
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Acquired pharmacies at Shelbourne Plaza, Fairfield Plaza and Fairfield Rd at Moss Street


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— 2011
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Rebranded to Heart Pharmacy Group

“Heart” was chosen because caring for the community and the customer was what Naz was all about and what defined him and his success.


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— 2014
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St Anthony’s Clinic Pharmacy in Colwood joined the Heart Pharmacy Group

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— 2017
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Sidney pharmacy joined the Heart Pharmacy Group


After being family-owned & operated for over 60 years by the Brigham family, the Rayani family is proud to continue the legacy of a family-owned & operated Sidney Pharmacy.


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— 2020