What Cinna Distribution does

Cinna Distribution (legal name: Cinna Distribution Gen Co., Persian: شرکت سینا پخش) is an Iranian pharmaceutical distribution company headquartered in Tehran, founded in July 2014 as a private joint stock company. It distributes human medicines, medical equipment, cosmetics, and health products to pharmacies and healthcare providers across all provinces of Iran through 26 operational centers (storage and sales), 3 sales-only centers, and a central warehouse, employing 501-1,000 people. Operations are compliant with GSP (Good Storage Practice) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice) standards, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and operate under the supervision of Iran's Food and Drug Organization.

The company maintains a portfolio of 3,865+ pharmaceutical SKUs sourced from 112+ suppliers and serves 14,533+ pharmacies and healthcare customers, with delivery capability to all customers nationwide within 24 hours and to priority customers in under 12 hours. Its technical footprint includes 1,155 cubic meters of temperature-controlled cold chain storage with alarm monitoring, a GPS-equipped transportation fleet with online temperature and route tracking, and an integrated online sales and order registration system that replaced purely manual ordering.

Cinna operates as the distribution arm of the broader Cinnagen pharmaceutical group, distributing products from related entities (ArioJevan Pharmed, Nanofanavaran Daroui Andisheh, Zist Arvand Pharmed) alongside third-party suppliers. Revenue is generated via the margin on distributed products (transaction-fee stream) rather than disclosed fee-for-service pricing. The company is 11th in Iran's pharmaceutical distribution market by share and has publicly stated an objective to break into the top 8. Cinna's GTM is primarily direct, enterprise field sales with inside-sales reinforcement through the online platform, supported by industry-association and regulatory partnerships.

Name

Cinna Distribution

Legal name

Cinna Distribution Gen Co.

Website

https://cinnadco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cinna Distribution is an Iranian pharmaceutical distributor that delivers human medicines, medical equipment, cosmetics, and health products from 112+ suppliers to 14,533+ pharmacies and healthcare providers through 26 GSP/GDP-compliant centers nationwide with 24-hour delivery.

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), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Pharma & Biologics Distribution (GDP-compliant) (HLAGAMAD), Pharmaceutical Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Distribution (CRAOAHAH), Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Distribution Centers (GDP-compliant) (TLALAEAE), Pharmacy Supply Chain & Secondary Distribution (Repackagers/Redistributors) (CRAOAHAC)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Cold chain logistics
• Medical supply distribution
• Pharmaceutical warehousing
• Drug distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distribution and sales of pharmaceutical products including human medicines, medical equipment, cosmetics, and health products throughout Iran. The company earns revenue through the margin/spread on distributed pharmaceutical products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cinna Distribution distributes pharmaceutical products including human medicines, medical equipment, cosmetics, and health products throughout Iran. The company operates approximately 30 distribution centers nationwide, providing GSP-compliant storage including 1,155 cubic meters of cold chain capacity, and GDP-compliant transportation with 24-hour delivery capability. It serves 14,533 pharmacies and healthcare providers with a portfolio of 3,865 SKUs from 112 pharmaceutical suppliers.

Product overview

Cinna Distribution (سینا پخش) is a pharmaceutical distribution company offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around the distribution and sales of pharmaceutical products throughout Iran. The core offering is the pharmaceutical distribution service, supported by multiple modules including an online sales and order registration system, GSP-compliant pharmaceutical storage with cold chain capabilities (1,155 cubic meters), and GDP-compliant transportation and distribution services. The company operates through approximately 30 distribution centers nationwide and covers over 14,533 customers with a product portfolio exceeding 3,865 pharmaceutical items including strategic drugs, biotechnology products, chemotherapy medications, and imported medicines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Distribution Services Distribution and sales of pharmaceutical products including human medicines, medical equipment, cosmetics, and health products throughout Iran, serving 14,533 pharmacies and healthcare providers with 3,865 SKUs from 112 suppliers.
• GSP-Compliant Pharmaceutical Storage Warehouse storage facilities for pharmaceutical items compliant with GSP (Good Storage Practice) standards, including 1,155 cubic meters of cold chain storage space.
• Cold Chain Logistics Temperature-controlled storage and transportation services for cold chain pharmaceutical products with real-time monitoring and alarm systems.
• GDP-Compliant Medicine Transportation and Distribution GDP (Good Distribution Practice) compliant distribution of pharmaceutical items nationwide through 30 distribution centers with 24-hour delivery capability and special customer orders delivered in under 12 hours.
• Online Sales and Order Registration System Integrated online sales system for customer order registration, sales, and marketing services connected to the company's distribution network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 11th in pharmaceutical distribution market share in Iran
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cinnagen (سیناژن)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinnagen is the parent company/group. Cinna Distribution is part of the Cinnagen pharmaceutical group, which includes companies such as Cinnagen, ArioJevan Pharmed, Nanofanavaran Daroui Andisheh, and Zist Arvand Pharmed. The company distributes products from the Cinnagen group of companies.
• ArioJevan Pharmed (آریوژن فارمد)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cinnagen pharmaceutical group. Primary supplier of pharmaceutical products distributed by Cinna Distribution.
• Nanofanavaran Daroui Andisheh (نانو فن آوران دارویی الوند)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cinnagen pharmaceutical group. Primary supplier of pharmaceutical products distributed by Cinna Distribution.
• Zist Arvand Pharmed (زیست اروند فارمد)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the Cinnagen pharmaceutical group. Primary supplier of pharmaceutical products distributed by Cinna Distribution.
• 112 Pharmaceutical SuppliersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company works with 112 pharmaceutical suppliers including manufacturers of generic drugs, biotechnology products, chemotherapy drugs, and imported medications. Suppliers include Darou Pakhsh, Shafa, Amin, Kosar, Sobhan, and many others listed on the website.
• Food and Drug Organization (سازمان غذا و دارو)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial regulatory partner - the company operates under the supervision of Iran's Food and Drug Organization and follows all GSP and GDP standards mandated by the regulatory body.
• Association of Drug Distribution Companies (انجمن شرکت‌های پخش دارو)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership - the company is a member of phasda.com, the Association of Drug Distribution Companies in Iran.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kosar Pharmaceutical: Iranian pharma manufacturer and wholesaler named in Cinna's supplier base; offers direct overlap in distribution of generics and pharmaceuticals to Iranian pharmacies.
• Sobhan Darou: Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor listed among Cinna's 112 suppliers; offers an overlapping pharma distribution and product portfolio that competes for the same pharmacy customers.
• Shafa Pharma Distribution: Named Iranian pharmaceutical supplier/distributor on Cinna's partner list; operates a comparable wholesale pharma distribution model in Iran with nationwide pharmacy coverage.
• Amin Pharmaceutical: Iran-based pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor referenced as a Cinna supplier; comparable in being a vertically integrated pharma player serving Iran's distribution channels.
• Hakim Pharmaceutical Distribution Company: Iranian pharma distributor with multi-province warehouse network; closely matches Cinna's nationwide distribution model and GSP/GDP compliance positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Health: One of the largest U.S. pharmaceutical distributors with extensive cold chain and GDP-aligned operations; included only as a model for the type of mature distribution scale Cinna aspires to.
• McKesson Corporation: Global pharmaceutical wholesaler/distributor operating at vastly greater scale; comparable only as a reference for pharma distribution operating model and regulatory compliance best practices.
• Darou Pakhsh Pharma: Iran's largest pharmaceutical distribution company and one of Cinna Distribution's named suppliers; both operate GDP/GSP-compliant distribution networks serving pharmacies nationwide, with Darou Pakhsh at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Pourian Saba (formerly TPHD): Iranian pharmaceutical wholesaler/distributor operating across Iranian provinces; comparable distribution model serving pharmacies and healthcare providers.
• Sinopharm Distribution: China's largest pharmaceutical distributor with nationwide cold chain logistics; serves as a regional comparable for the operational structure Cinna has built across Iran.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cinna-distribution-gen-co

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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