United Pharmacy

unitedpharmacy.sa United Pharmaceuticals Company is Saudi Arabia's third largest pharmacy chain, founded in 1990 in Jeddah by Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al Yassin, with 450 plus branches across 80 cities and over 1,100 employees in 8 countries. It holds a 10 percent market share and targets 15 percent by 2027 through aggressive expansion, including the SAR 100 million acquisition of Kunooz Pharmacies in February 2026 and plans to open 100 new branches this year. Led by CEO Khalid Yassin since January 2024, it was awarded Great Place to Work in Saudi Arabia in 2024 and 2025. Its mobile app has 656K installs with a 4.71 star rating and offers cash on delivery, Tamara installment plans and insurance prescription dispensing. Strategic MoUs with Sudair Pharma and PPI Company aim to expand access to innovative medicines. The company competes with Nahdi (1,207 stores) and Al Dawaa (954 stores) but grows fastest among the top three.