Exir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co.

What Exir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. does

Exir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. (شرکت پخش دارویی اکسیر) is an Iranian pharmaceutical distributor founded in 2008 and headquartered in Tehran, operating as a private subsidiary within the Tamin Pharmaceutical Investment Holding (TPIKO) ecosystem under the Social Security Investment Company. The company sources pharmaceutical, cosmetic, health, and medical equipment products from 107 manufacturers and distributes them to 16,314+ pharmacies and healthcare centers across all 31 Iranian provinces through 21 regional distribution centers and an equipped logistics fleet.

The company's technology stack centers on three core systems: a web-based Online Ordering System enabling pharmacies to place orders 24/7 directly with distribution centers and view real-time inventory; an Android-based Seller Ordering mobile application used by field sales representatives to capture and synchronize orders from pharmacy visits; and a Supplier Reporting portal allowing manufacturers to monitor distribution performance. These systems support a capillary distribution model in which field sales visits, online ordering, and direct delivery from regional warehouses combine to reach every Iranian province at uniform service standards compliant with the Food and Drug Organization's pharmaceutical distribution regulations.

Exir's revenue model is transaction-based: it purchases products from manufacturers and resells them to pharmacies and healthcare centers at a distribution margin embedded in product pricing, supplemented by logistics and warehousing services bundled into the distribution offering. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining a nationwide field sales force, a 24/7 self-serve ordering platform, and direct delivery from 21 regional centers. For fiscal year 1404 (ending March 2025/2026), the company reported operating revenue of 101,166 billion Iranian Rials (+47% YoY) and net profit of 2,705 billion Rials (+78% YoY), employing 700 staff and offering a portfolio of 3,544 product SKUs.

Name

Exir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co.

Legal name

Exir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. (شرکت پخش دارویی اکسیر)

Website

https://exirpd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Exir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. is an Iranian pharmaceutical distributor that sources products from 107 manufacturers and delivers 3,544 SKUs to 16,314+ pharmacies and healthcare centers across all 31 provinces via 21 regional distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Line Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (HLAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prescription Pharmaceutical (Rx) Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAHAA), Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Wholesale pharmaceutical supply
• Healthcare logistics services
• Medical product distribution
• Pharmaceutical warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Distribution: The company operates as a pharmaceutical distributor purchasing products from pharmaceutical manufacturers (107+ suppliers) and selling/distributing them to pharmacies and healthcare centers across Iran. Revenue is generated through the markup/spread between purchase and sale prices across the distribution network.
2. Logistics and Warehousing Services: The company provides equipped distribution fleet and modern warehousing services as part of its core distribution offering, supporting capillary distribution to all provinces. Revenue derives from the distribution margin built into product pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Exir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. purchases pharmaceutical, cosmetic, health, and medical equipment products from 107 manufacturers and distributes them through 21 regional distribution centers to 16,314+ pharmacies and healthcare centers across all provinces of Iran. The company operates a capillary B2B distribution model with owned logistics fleet, modern warehousing, a web-based 24/7 online ordering platform, a field sales mobile application, and a supplier reporting portal, all in compliance with Iran's Food and Drug Organization standards.

Product overview

Exir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. operates as a pharmaceutical distribution company with 21 distribution centers across Iran, serving over 16,314 pharmacy and healthcare customers with a portfolio of 3,544 pharmaceutical products from 107 suppliers. The company offers a web-based online ordering system (Online Ordering System) enabling pharmacies to place orders 24/7, a Seller Ordering Mobile Application for field sales representatives, and an Online Supplier Reporting portal for pharmaceutical manufacturers to monitor their distribution performance. These systems collectively support the company's nationwide capillary distribution network, which operates according to Food and Drug Organization standards. The company is part of the Tamin Social Security Investment Company (TPIICO) holding and leverages an equipped logistics fleet for timely drug delivery across all Iranian provinces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Ordering System (سفارش گیری آنلاین اکسیر) Web-based ordering system that allows licensed pharmacies to place pharmaceutical, cosmetic, health, and medical equipment orders 24/7, view real-time inventory, track order status, and manage procurement directly with Exir's 21 regional distribution centers without requiring physical visits or sales representatives.
• Online Supplier Reporting (گزارش تامین کنندگان) Web-based supplier reporting portal that enables pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers to monitor their orders, deliveries, and inventory status through Exir's nationwide distribution network.
• Seller Ordering Mobile Application (نرم افزار سفارش گیری فروشنده) Android-based mobile application provided to Exir's field sales representatives for order-taking on tablets, enabling real-time order submission, delivery tracking, and inventory updates while visiting pharmacies and healthcare facilities.
• Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Health and Medical Equipment Distribution Capillary B2B distribution of 3,544 pharmaceutical, cosmetic, health, and medical equipment products sourced from 107 manufacturers to 16,314+ pharmacies and healthcare centers across all Iranian provinces via 21 regional distribution centers and an owned logistics fleet, compliant with Iran's Food and Drug Organization standards.
• Logistics and Warehousing Services Equipped logistics fleet and modern warehousing infrastructure supporting capillary distribution of pharmaceutical products across all provinces of Iran, including central warehouses in Tehran and 21 regional distribution centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% growth in operating revenue to 101,166 billion Rials in fiscal year 1404
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 107 Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (تامین‌کنندگان)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExir sources pharmaceutical, cosmetics, health, and medical equipment products from 107 pharmaceutical manufacturers including: Daroukhane Azad Iran, Kharazmi, Osveh, Dana, SinaGen, Ariaogen, Novita Vision, Nano Alvand, Sina Darou, Beestan Darou, Alvand, Jalin, Razi, Shafa, Alhavi, Alborz, Caspian Tamin, Farabi, Aboureihan, and others. The company conducts synergy meetings with key suppliers such as Caspian Tamin to optimize the supply chain.
• Food and Drug Organization of Iran (سازمان غذا و دارو)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExir Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. operates as a licensed pharmaceutical distributor under the supervision of Iran's Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education, specifically the Food and Drug Organization (FDA). The company maintains compliance with FDA pharmaceutical distribution standards across all 21 distribution centers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sinopharm Group: China's largest pharmaceutical distributor and state-affiliated healthcare conglomerate. Comparable as a large, state-affiliated pharma distribution and supply chain operator with nationwide capillary reach in a regulated market.
• Tamin Pharmaceutical Investment Holding (TPIKO): Parent holding company of Exir and the broader pharmaceutical distribution/production conglomerate under Social Security Investment Co. Operates multiple distribution and manufacturing subsidiaries across Iran; comparable umbrella player in the same regulated channel.
• McKesson Corporation: Global pharmaceutical distributor (large incumbent) providing full-line Rx wholesale, distribution technology, and supply chain services. Comparable as a large-scale pharma distribution benchmark, though operating in heavily regulated US/European markets.

Regional players

• SPIMACO (Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances): Leading Saudi pharmaceutical distribution and manufacturing company with capillary networks across MENA. Comparable in regulated pharmaceutical distribution model and pharmacy-centric customer base, though geographically distinct.
• Caspian Tamin Pharmaceutical Co. Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor; while Tamin-affiliated, it operates production plus distribution, overlapping with Exir's distribution function and serving as both supplier and adjacent peer.
• Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries): MENA-based pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor with operations in Iran and other MENA markets. Comparable in regulatory-driven pharmaceutical distribution, though serves a broader regional footprint.

Direct peers

• Tehran Darou Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. Iranian full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler providing distribution to pharmacies. Comparable in offering scope, customer profile, and regulatory positioning in Iran's pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Hakim Darou Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. Iranian pharmaceutical distributor serving pharmacies and healthcare centers with comparable capillary distribution model and FDA license. Direct competitor in Iranian Rx wholesale distribution.
• Darou Pakhsh Holding Company: Iran's largest pharmaceutical distribution holding, of which Exir holds a 19.7% stake. Directly comparable: full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler serving pharmacies across Iran with similar regulatory FDA licensing and capillary distribution.
• Shafa Darou Pharmaceutical Distribution Co. Iranian pharmaceutical wholesaler distributing Rx and OTC products to pharmacies nationwide; directly comparable to Exir in product mix, customer base, and FDA-licensed distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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