Apollo Pharmacy becomes 7,000-store strong; inaugurates milestone outlet in Ayodhya

new delhi: apollo pharmacy, india's largest omnichannel pharmacy network, on thursday announced that it has expanded its footprint to 7,000 stores across the country, marking a significant milestone in its four-decade journey. the landmark 7,000th outlet was inaugurated in ayodhya, uttar pradesh.shobana kamineni, executive chairperson of apollo healthco, said the expansion reflects the trust placed by millions of households in the brand. “today, nearly 80 per cent of indians live within 40 minutes of an apollo pharmacy. we already serve more than one million orders every day. this milestone underscores the scale we have built and the faith customers place in us,” she said, adding that the company will continue to strengthen india's neighbourhood pharmacy ecosystem.she noted that apollo's digital platform, apollo 24|7, enhances the chain's reach by delivering to more than 19,000 pincodes, offering quick delivery in major cities, and providing access to virtual doctor consultations, diagnostics, chronic care and customised insurance solutions.apollo pharmacy ceo p. jayakumar said the company plans to sustain its rapid expansion by opening two stores every day. “our goal is to grow our customer base to 100 million in the next five years. we remain committed to ensuring access to high-quality medicines through our omnichannel model,” he said.the company also announced that its paid healthcare loyalty programme, 'apollo circle', has crossed 10 million members, driven by value-added services across the apollo care network.