What Alborz Distribution Company does

Alborz Distribution Company (شرکت پخش البرز) is Iran's oldest and first stock-exchange-listed distribution company, established in 1974 as a public joint stock company (سهامی عام) under the holding company Alborz Investment Company (شرکت سرمایه گذاری البرز). Headquartered in Tehran, the company operates 25 provincial branches across Iran providing nationwide distribution of pharmaceuticals (including cold-chain, controlled, and narcotic medications under GSP and GDP compliance), consumer goods (FMCG sourced from approximately 20 food suppliers), and medical supplies (bandages, syringes, surgical consumables). It serves pharmacies, hospitals, and retail outlets as the demand side, sourcing from 85 pharmaceutical suppliers on the supply side, generating revenue through distribution margins on transaction volumes.

The company runs an integrated information and communication system supporting real-time order processing and 24-hour nationwide delivery, complemented by DarooDC (daroodc.ir), an online pharmaceutical ordering portal launched for pharmacies and healthcare providers. Its go-to-market is exclusively B2B through the physical branch network; it does not conduct e-commerce sales, and its web payment portal is used solely for shareholder subscriptions. Related parties and regulators referenced on the company site include Iran's Food and Drug Organization (سازمان غذا و دارو), Barakat Healthcare and Pharma Group, BPharmed (Barakat Pharmaceutical Group), and Setad Ejraei Farman Emam, signaling institutional and state-affiliated linkages.

Revenue is generated entirely on a transaction-fee model: Alborz earns the margin between wholesale procurement from manufacturers and delivery to retail and institutional customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company recently underwent a CEO transition in 2026 under Chairman of the Board Dr. Ali Asgari, and is investing in physical infrastructure (a new distribution center tendered in Ahvaz) and digital ordering channels (DarooDC), while outsourcing freight execution through nationwide tenders.

Name

Alborz Distribution Company

Legal name

شرکت پخش البرز (سهامی عام)

Website

https://alborzdc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Alborz Distribution Company is Iran's oldest and first stock-exchange-listed pharmaceutical and consumer-goods distributor, operating 25 provincial branches with cold-chain and GSP/GDP compliance to serve pharmacies, hospitals, and retail outlets nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Distribution Centers (GDP-compliant) (TLALAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grocery & FMCG Distribution Centers (Ambient) (TLALAEAD), Regional Hub / National Hub Distribution Centers (Multi-node Network Hubs) (TLALAEAN), Pharmacy Front-End & Sundries Distribution (Health & Wellness, Personal Care, Convenience) (CRAOAHAG)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Cold-chain logistics
• Consumer goods distribution
• Medical supplies distribution
• Warehouse logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Distribution: Distributes pharmaceutical products sourced from 85 drug suppliers to pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare facilities across Iran. Operates under pharmaceutical regulatory oversight (سازمان غذا و دارو). Revenue is generated through the margin between wholesale procurement and retail distribution of medications, including controlled/narcotic drugs.
2. Consumer Goods Distribution: Distributes fast-moving consumer goods sourced from approximately 20 food suppliers to retail outlets across Iran. Revenue generated through distribution margins on consumer products.
3. Medical Supplies Distribution: Distributes medical equipment and supplies to healthcare facilities through the same logistics infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Alborz Distribution Company is a Tehran-based B2B distribution intermediary that distributes pharmaceutical products (including controlled/narcotic drugs) from 85 pharmaceutical suppliers and fast-moving consumer goods from approximately 20 food suppliers to pharmacies, hospitals, and retail outlets across Iran. It operates a nationwide cold-chain logistics network through 25 provincial branches, complying with GSP and GDP standards, and supports customers with 24-hour delivery and an online pharmaceutical ordering system (DarooDC).

Product overview

Alborz Distribution Company operates as a multi-line pharmaceutical and consumer goods distribution platform. The core offering consists of two main product lines: pharmaceutical distribution (including cold chain, controlled/narcotic medications with GSP and GDP compliance) and consumer goods distribution. Supporting infrastructure includes DarooDC, an online pharmaceutical ordering system, plus services for sales terminals and industrial clients. The company serves Iran's national market through 25 provincial branches and partners with approximately 85 pharmaceutical suppliers and 20 food suppliers.

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Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Distribution Services (خدمات توزیع دارو) Cold-chain pharmaceutical distribution services covering all provinces of Iran, handling controlled and narcotic medications with GDP and GSP compliance, for pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare facilities.
• Consumer Goods Distribution (کالاهای مصرفی) Distribution services for fast-moving consumer goods including food products, personal care items, and household consumables sourced from approximately 20 food suppliers and delivered to retail outlets across Iran.
• Medical Supplies Distribution (ملزومات پزشکی) Distribution of medical equipment and supplies including bandages, gauze, gloves, syringes, and other medical consumables to healthcare facilities nationwide.
• DarooDC Online Pharmaceutical Ordering System (سامانه ثبت سفارش اینترنتی دارو دی سی) Online pharmaceutical ordering platform that enables pharmacies and healthcare providers to place orders for pharmaceutical products distributed by Alborz Distribution Company.
• Services for Sales Terminals (خدمات برای پایانه های فروش) Support services provided to point-of-sale terminals and retail outlets operating within the company's distribution network.
• Services for Industries (خدمات برای صنایع) Distribution and supply chain services tailored for industrial clients and manufacturing sectors across Iran.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ستاد اجرایی فرمان حضرت امام (ره) (Setad Ejraei Farman Emam)minorOthersListed as a related link on the company website footer. ستاد اجرایی فرمان حضرت امام is a major state-affiliated organization in Iran.
• گروه سلامت و دارویی برکت (Barakat Healthcare and Pharma Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a related link on the company website. Barakat Group is a major Iranian pharmaceutical conglomerate.
• شرکت گروه دارویی برکت (BPharmed - Barakat Pharmaceutical Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a related link on the company website. BPharmed is a subsidiary of the Barakat Group, one of Iran's largest pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• سازمان غذا و دارو (FDA Iran - Iran's Food and Drug Organization)minorOthersListed as a related link on the company website footer. Iran's Food and Drug Organization is the regulatory body overseeing pharmaceutical distribution.
• 85 Pharmaceutical SupplierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company sources pharmaceutical products from 85 pharmaceutical suppliers, including manufacturers such as ایران دارو, سبحان دارو, گل دارو, داروسازی دانا, and many others listed on the brand/supplier pages.
• 20 Food/Consumer Goods SupplierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company sources consumer goods and food products from approximately 20 food suppliers, distributed through the company's nationwide logistics network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McKesson Corporation: McKesson is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors. Comparable to Alborz as a benchmark for pharma distribution scale, GDP-compliant operations, and specialty drug handling.
• Cardinal Health: Cardinal Health is a major US pharmaceutical distributor and medical products company. Relevant benchmark for Alborz in pharmaceutical wholesale economics, hospital supply chain services, and medical supplies distribution.
• Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen): Cencora is a top-tier global pharmaceutical distributor with strong specialty and cold-chain capabilities. Comparable to Alborz as a reference point for pharmaceutical distribution scale, regulatory compliance, and supply chain sophistication.
• Phoenix Group (Germany): Phoenix Group is Europe's largest pharmaceutical distributor with operations across multiple countries. Comparable to Alborz in serving retail pharmacies and hospitals with a full-range pharmaceutical wholesale model.

Direct peers

• Shafa Darou Pharmaceutical Distribution: Shafa Darou is a major Iranian pharmaceutical distribution company with nationwide cold-chain coverage. Directly comparable to Alborz in serving pharmacies and hospitals with GSP/GDP-compliant pharmaceutical logistics.
• Barakat Pharmaceutical Group (BPharmed): Barakat is one of Iran's largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and vertically integrated distribution players. It is both a listed partner on Alborz's website and a direct competitor in pharmaceutical distribution across Iran.
• Darou Pakhsh (TPICO): Tehran Pharma Investment Company (TPICO) is one of Iran's largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors through Darou Pakhsh. Comparable to Alborz as a major Iranian pharma wholesaler with nationwide reach and hospital/pharmacy distribution.
• CINOTEC (CinnaGen): CinnaGen is a leading Iranian biotech company with an integrated distribution arm. Comparable to Alborz in handling specialty pharmaceuticals and biologics requiring cold-chain distribution across Iran.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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