Pharmacist João Batista Raia opens the first Raia pharmacy in Araraquara (SP).

Opening of Raia's second pharmacy, held in the city of Araçatuba (SP).

Under the command of José Pires de Oliveira Dias, the Company arises from the merger of two groups of São Paulo State: Drogaria Bráulio and Drogaria Brasil.

After the merger with another five traditional drugstores, Drogasil is created, now in the chain store concept.

Ten years after the death of the founder, his son-in-law Arturo Pipponzi consolidates control of the company's management.

The Company goes public, becoming the first pharmaceutical retail operation on the BM&FBovespa.

A reengineering process was initiated, introducing a new store layout, IT processes, and people management practices, which culminated in a more efficient and modern chain.

The Company turns 100, with 135 stores in four states and 6 million products sold per month.

Drogasil issues an initial public offering (IPO) and enters Bovespa's Novo Mercado.

Raia makes its initial public offering (IPO) and joins the Novo Mercado, a segment that includes the companies with the highest level of corporate governance on the Bovespa.

Drogasil and Raia announce the merger of their operations, culminating with the creation of Raia Drogasil S.A., the largest pharmacy chain in Brazil in numbers of stores and sales.

Creation of Raia Drogasil S.A.’s corporate identity, unifying head office employees in Butantã, São Paulo. The incorporation of Raia S.A. established a single Company, paving the way for integration and synergy.

The company was made up of 20 thousand employees.

Launch of Univers, a healthcare management platform for corporate clients.

5 years after the merger, the company announces the change of its corporate brand to RD – People, Health and Well-being.

Announcement of the new strategy comprised of the New Pharmacy - based on the omni experience - and the Health Platform - connecting the New Pharmacy with services focused on the health and well-being of customers.

The company reached the milestone of 50,000 employees.

RD Saúde: announcement of the new corporate brand, reinforcing its positioning as an integral health ecosystem.