Our History

Grupo DIMED officially becomes Grupo Panvel.

Launch of the Todos Bem, platform, Grupo Panvel’s sustainability initiative focusing on ESG commitments.

The company hosts its first Panvel Day, an investor-focused event highlighting expansion plans and investments in innovation, technology, health ecosystems, and the consolidation of our ESG strategy.

Panvel introduces promotional stores, targeting new customer clusters, particularly in densely populated urban areas.

In the same year, the Group completes a follow-on offering, raising additional capital to accelerate investments in stores, logistics, and technology, marking a new phase in capital market relations and significant improvements in corporate governance. Another milestone was the inauguration of photovoltaic power plants, initiating Panvel’s commitment to ensuring all its stores use clean, renewable energy.

Launch of “Bem Panvel”, a customer loyalty program offering special prices and discounts.

Panvel becomes the first pharmacy chain in Southern Brazil authorized to administer vaccines in-store, with flu vaccines marking its permanent entry into this market segment.

Launch of the Panvel App, available on iOS and Android.

Panvel opens its first physical store in São Paulo.

Launch of Panvel Clinic, a new approach to pharmaceutical services, transforming pharmacies into health hubs.

Grupo Dimed is formally institutionalized.

Opening of the Group’s headquarters in Eldorado do Sul (RS), featuring a new Distribution Center and Administrative Area.

Expansion continues as Panvel enters the Paraná market with three stores.

Launch of Destino Certo, a program aimed at the proper disposal of expired or unused medicines.

Launch of “Troco Amigo”, an initiative where customers’ donated change benefits hospitals and charitable organizations.

Inauguration of the Panvel Megastore on 24 de Outubro Avenue in Porto Alegre, a flagship store dedicated to wellness and beauty. Launch of Panvel Bem-Estar, the chain’s first pharmacy specializing in diabetic, orthopedic, and fitness products. Introduction of a customer loyalty program offering exclusive discounts.

Demonstrating sustainability leadership, Panvel becomes the first company in Brazil to issue Electronic Invoices (Nota Fiscal Eletrônica).

Lifar Laboratory receives the Good Manufacturing Practices Certification awarded by ANVISA.

Dimed launches E-Dimed, Brazil’s first electronic wholesale ordering system.

Panvel launches its online store (www.panvel.com).

Launch of Panvel’s delivery service, “Alô Panvel”.

Launch of Panvel’s private-label product line.

Dimed Distribuidora opens a distribution center in Santa Catarina. During the 1980s, Panvel opens its first pharmacy in the state.

Panvel shares start trading on the stock exchange.

Establishment of Panvel Farmácias, born from the merger between the Panitz and Velgos pharmacy chains.

The Panitz network, owner of Lifar Laboratory, merges with Velgos network, owner of Sanitas Laboratory, consolidating operations under Lifar Laboratory.

The two largest pharmacy networks in Rio Grande do Sul, Panitz and Velgos, join forces to establish a central pharmaceutical purchasing company, Dimed Distribuidora de Medicamentos Ltda.