Our Story
Parlogis builds on a solid foundation that dates back to 1919
Initially, the activity included importing medicines, pharmaceutical materials, and nursing products for doctors and health institutions. Today, the core of our business is servicing companies in the healthcare sector with extensive product management and logistical services.
1919
Pharmacist Stefán Thorarensen receives a pharmacy license on March 25, 1919 with a document from the King of Denmark. Subsequently, he founds Laugavegs apotek and the wholesaler Stefán Thorarensen hf.
Initially, the activity included importing medicines, pharmaceutical materials, and nursing products for doctors and health institutions. Later, Stefán began the production of medicine and purchased the first tablet-pressing machine in 1930.
The government’s drug store was established and was part of the government’s alcohol store.
The alcohol store was located in Nýborg at Skúlagata, and for a long time it was the only alcohol outlet in the town. Organized production of intravenous drugs started later on, or in 1954.
1921
1967
Austurbakki starts the importation of various products.
The business consisted of importing sports goods, shoes and tires. Later, nursing products, medicines and alcohol were added to the product range.
Lyf hf. is founded.
1970
1994
The government’s pharmacy is privatized and is named Lyfjaverslun Íslands.
The nursing part moves to Ísmed and the medicine part to Ísfarm. The distribution merged with Lyfjadreifing in 2002.
Lyfjadreifing is founded.
The activity involves the distribution of medicines and other products throughout Iceland.
1995
2002
The distribution department of Lyfjaverslun and Lyfjadreifing merge at the beginning of 2002. The newly founded company, Lyfjadreifing, becomes a subsidiary of Líf hf.
At the beginning of 2004, Lyfjadreifing became a much more independent company than before, with its own management and significant separation from the operation of Líf hf, and that independence created a basis for its current activities.
2004
2005
In 2005, Lyfjadreifing underwent a rebranding and was renamed Parlogis. This change was made to better reflect the company’s focus on providing comprehensive product management services within the health and wellness industry.
The activities of Parlogis and Icepharma are transferred to the parent company Ósa, which provides the subsidiaries with support services in the field of information technology, human resources management, financial management, and in relation to integrity and quality work.
2022
1919
Pharmacist Stefán Thorarensen receives a pharmacy license on March 25, 1919 with a document from the King of Denmark. Subsequently, he founds Laugavegs apotek and the wholesaler Stefán Thorarensen hf.
Initially, the activity included importing medicines, pharmaceutical materials, and nursing products for doctors and health institutions. Later, Stefán began the production of medicine and purchased the first tablet-pressing machine in 1930.
1921
The government’s drug store was established and was part of the government’s alcohol store.
The alcohol store was located in Nýborg at Skúlagata, and for a long time it was the only alcohol outlet in the town. Organized production of intravenous drugs started later on, or in 1954.
1967
Austurbakki starts the importation of various products.
The business consisted of importing sports goods, shoes and tires. Later, nursing products, medicines and alcohol were added to the product range.
1970
Lyf hf. is founded.
1994
The government’s pharmacy is privatized and is named Lyfjaverslun Íslands.
The nursing part moves to Ísmed and the medicine part to Ísfarm. The distribution merged with Lyfjadreifing in 2002.
1995
Lyfjadreifing is founded.
The activity involves the distribution of medicines and other products throughout Iceland.
2002
The distribution department of Lyfjaverslun and Lyfjadreifing merge at the beginning of 2002. The newly founded company, Lyfjadreifing, becomes a subsidiary of Líf hf.
2004
At the beginning of 2004, Lyfjadreifing became a much more independent company than before, with its own management and significant separation from the operation of Líf hf, and that independence created a basis for its current activities.
2005
In 2005, Lyfjadreifing underwent a rebranding and was renamed Parlogis. This change was made to better reflect the company’s focus on providing comprehensive product management services within the health and wellness industry.
2022
The activities of Parlogis and Icepharma are transferred to the parent company Ósa, which provides the subsidiaries with support services in the field of information technology, human resources management, financial management, and in relation to integrity and quality work.
