Gulfdrug's history has been tied with the early history of healthcare in the UAE since its inception, providing for hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and other institutions in all UAE. Gulfdrug was established in 1969 initially starting as a pharmaceutical importer then branching into other medical categories in Dubai and has since then progressed side by side with the development, growth and maturity of the various health institution's in the UAE.

Having started as a pharmaceutical importer Gulf Drug has progressed over the year:

60's it started importing medical disposables and devices
70's it imported high tech medical equipments
80's started importing comprehensive total product and services
90's and currently provides one of the most comprehensive total product and services solutions to the healthcare industry.