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| Type | Public company |
|---|---|
| TPEx: 4175 | |
| Industry | Pharmacy Health care Medical supplies retail |
| Founded | December 4, 1990 (1990-12-04)1 |
| Headquarters | No. 361, 5th Floor, Fuxing 1st Road, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, |
Area served | Taiwan and China |
Key people | Chen Li-Ju Jimmy Tsai |
| Products | Medical equipment Prescription medicine Healthcare products |
| Parent | MedFirst Group |
| Website | www |
MedFirst (Chinese: 杏一; Tongyong Pinyin: Sìng Yī; Tâi-lô: Hīng-it), officially MedFirst Healthcare Services Inc., is a Taiwanese pharmacy and health care retail chain specializing in medical supplies, prescription medicine, and healthcare products. The company operates stores near major hospitals in Taiwan and provides healthcare consultation services.
As of 2026, MedFirst operates more than 300 branches in both Taiwan and China.1
History
Founding and development
MedFirst was established in 1991 by nurse Chen Li-Ju (陳麗如) as a healthcare retail chain focused on medical supplies and pharmacy services.2 The company developed a business model centered on opening stores near major hospitals in Taiwan, specializing in products for elderly care, rehabilitation, and home healthcare. The company later expanded into the prescription medicine market through collaborations with community pharmacies and healthcare providers.3
Logistics and expansion
In 2017, the company expanded through partnerships with independent pharmacy operators, including collaboration agreements with pharmacies operated by Dr Med (達康美得). MedFirst stated that it would continue evaluating store locations and pharmacy staffing strategies as part of its expansion plans.4
In 2024, MedFirst announced plans to invest NT$446 million in the construction of an automated warehouse and logistics center to improve supply chain efficiency and support future expansion.5 The project was planned to be funded through the issuance of new shares and convertible bonds.6
Operations
MedFirst operates healthcare retail stores in Taiwan, primarily located outside hospitals and medical centers. The company sells prescription medicine, rehabilitation equipment, elderly care products, and other healthcare-related goods.7 The company also maintains partnerships with community pharmacies and has expanded its logistics and warehouse operations to support its retail network.
As of April 2026, MedFirst has 226 hospital-type stores, 88 community-type stores, and 24 shopping mall stores in Taiwan as well as 12 stores in China.8
References
References
- "品牌故事". MedFirst (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- 杜蕙蓉 (5 December 2021). "叱吒風雲的女強人》杏一陳麗如 大手筆建智慧物流". Commercial Times (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- "杏一董事長陳麗如榮任新創總會總會長 期以穩健創新迎變之步伐 邁向更美好的未來". CommonWealth Magazine (Taiwan) (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 12 January 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- 李宜儒 (26 April 2017). "擴大經濟規模 杏一跨入健保藥局市場 今年擬展店50家". news.cnyes.com (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- Ted Chen (24 December 2016). "MedFirst to build logistics facility to boost efficiency". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- 李其芳 (12 October 2021). "杏一智慧化物流中心現綜效 創造第二成長曲線". Commercial Times (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- 何美如 (5 May 2025). "杏一近期新醫院、院內型門市有斬獲，正向看2025年營運". Yahoo News (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- 嚴雅芳 (30 April 2026). "杏一穩健展店 搶長照商機". United Daily News (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 13 May 2026.