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 Colwood
He 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 Village
This 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 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.