All Brands Owned by Chempro Chemists

Is Chempro Chemists owned by another company?
Yes, Chempro Chemists is a subsidiary of EVOLOR Group Holdings Pty Ltd, a private Australian company registered in August 2023. EVOLOR acquired Chempro in October 2023. Steven Probert, the founder of Chempro, continues to serve as CEO following the acquisition.

Is Chempro Chemists publicly traded?
No, Chempro Chemists is not publicly traded. The company is privately owned through EVOLOR Group Holdings Pty Ltd. The core operating entity is CHEMPRO (QLD) PTY LTD (ABN 97 104 469 178), an Australian private company.

When was Chempro Chemists founded?
Chempro Chemists was founded in 2003 by Steven Probert. The company was formally registered as CHEMPRO (QLD) PTY LTD on 1 May 2003, with the business name "CHEMPRO CHEMIST" registered on 11 August 2005. The company began as a small pharmacy banner group on the Gold Coast and has since expanded to 167 stores.

Who founded Chempro Chemists?
Chempro Chemists was founded by Steven Probert, a pharmacist who established the company on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Probert continues to serve as CEO, maintaining operational leadership and strategic direction following the EVOLOR acquisition.

How many Chempro Chemists stores are there?
As of 2025, Chempro Chemists operates 167 stores across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. The company celebrated its 100th store opening at Loganholme Village and has since expanded to over 167 locations, making it one of the fastest growing pharmacy groups in Australia.

What brands does Chempro Chemists own?
Chempro operates three brands: Chempro Chemists (the flagship retail pharmacy banner group with 167 stores), Chemist Outlet (a complementary discount pharmacy banner brand), and Pharmacy Direct (Australia's first online pharmacy, founded in 1996, offering over 17,000 health and wellness products online).

What is Pharmacy Direct?
Pharmacy Direct is Australia's first online pharmacy, founded in 1996. It is owned and operated by Chempro and offers over 17,000 health and wellness products through its online platform at pharmacydirect.com.au. The service provides convenient access to medications and wellness products with competitive pricing, direct pharmacist access, and secure delivery across Australia.

What is the EVOLOR acquisition?
In October 2023, EVOLOR Group Holdings Pty Ltd, a private Australian company registered in August 2023, acquired Chempro Chemists. Following the acquisition, Steven Probert remained as CEO, ensuring continuity of leadership. The acquisition provided Chempro with additional capital and resources to support its continued expansion across Queensland and New South Wales.