Our History Naz Rayani opened his first pharmacy in Nairobi, Kenya — 1972 Naz moved to Canada with his young family — 1974 Naz purchased the Western Drug Mart Pharmasave in ColwoodHe quickly began building strong community ties by sponsoring local athletes and promoting health education programs and events — 1978 Naz purchased the very first pharmacy of his own in Cadboro Bay CillageThis is where it all began! — 1991 Opened UVic Campus Pharmacy — 2001 Acquired pharmacies at Shelbourne Plaza, Fairfield Plaza and Fairfield Rd at Moss Street — 2011 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. — 2014 St Anthony’s Clinic Pharmacy in Colwood joined the Heart Pharmacy Group — 2017 Sidney pharmacy joined the Heart Pharmacy GroupAfter 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. — 2020 ← Back