What matters to Pharmaco

Our company was founded on the principles of honesty, honour, empathy, professionalism and strong family values, and those principles still hold true today.

We are proud of our culture and we aim to reflect our values every day in the way we interact with each other, our business partners, customers and our suppliers. We embrace change and we celebrate our differences.

We like to think of ourselves as quiet achievers of better healthcare. By bringing exceptional healthcare products from around the world to our shores, and by working together as ‘one family’, we can create better health outcomes and better lives.

Because we all know in our heart of hearts, that together, we can make a real difference.

Always from the Heart

Always From the Heart

Pharmaco is here to improve lives.

To deliver exceptional healthcare products which make a profound difference to people’s health and well-being.

We strive to be vital, dynamic, supportive, caring and creative.

Together, we make a difference.

Today and every day

Our History

Pharmaco was established in 1967 to service international pharmaceutical companies wanting to bring their top quality, research-based products to New Zealand. Several years later, Pharmaco expanded it's offering to medical technology companies from around the globe who were also looking for a strong partner in this market.

In 2005 Pharmaco Australia was established and over the years has assisted a number of global companies with it's expertise and local knowledge.

These days our extensive range of over 2,500 products includes a mix of medicines; nutritional, emergency rescue, resuscitation and trauma products; as well as diagnostic, monitoring and operating theatre equipment.

A long history of making a difference.

The original home of Pharmaco at Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland

Where it all started. Great North Road, Grey Lynn

Pharmaco House. Situated at 49 George Street, Newmarket and was officially opened on 2 May 1977

The Pharmaco Distribution Centre Constructed between 1990/91 and officially opened in 1992

Pharmaco Stand ANZSBT Mtg 2011 Sydney.JPG (1)

Pharmaco Australia Established in 2004

Pharmaco Today Refurbished in 2015 and opened by Hon. Peter Dunne.

Our Governance

Pharmaco has a strong history of good corporate governance ensuring the company achieves its objectives. The Pharmaco board consists of the following Directors:

Chairman of the Board, Mr Hamish Stevens: A professional director since 2010 and currently holds a range of governance roles across public and private companies spanning a number of industry sectors.
Dr Murray Jamieson: Retired coroner (Auckland) and has advanced degrees in medicine, science and law, including a DPhil from Oxford and a post graduate in obstetrics.
Mr Christopher Young: Partner at law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts specialising in IP law.
Dr Kenneth Taylor: Past CEO of LCTglobal, a leading Australasian biotechnology company.
Faye Sumner: Appointed in 2018 Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for her services to the medical technology sector. Former CEO for the Medical Technology Association of New Zealand (MTANZ) and member of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
Mr Chandra Selvadurai, Managing Director: Chair of Te Tītoki Mataora MedTech Research Translator and former Co-Chair of the Health Technology Group of Australia and New Zealand Leadership Forum. Tenure of 29 years with Pharmaco.

Get to know us

Passionate people making a difference in people's lives.

Our people are highly qualified in the areas of medicine and medical device registration, quality assurance, sales, marketing and distribution, and we continue to support our colleagues with regular opportunities for training and development.

But more than that, they are passionate about making a difference in people's lives. Our values of caring, supportive, dynamic, vital and creative are more than just words and along with our Noble Cause, are the reasons we come to work each day.