Discount Drug Mart founder Parviz Boodjeh passes

MEDINA, Ohio — Discount Drug Mart founder Parviz Boodjeh died Friday, according to a report in the The Plain Dealer. He was 87. 

 

Boodjeh established the first Discount Drug Mart in Elyria, Ohio, in 1969. Through his leadership Discount Drug Mart stores integrated disease management and screening services with front-end necessities and convenience items.Today, Discount Drug Mart fields 72 locations.

 

Discount Drug Mart has a reputation for successfully serving the needs of its local communities. The Ohio retailer recently expanded its front-end mix to include fresh grocery items and has been steadily adding consulting rooms to augment its pharmacy service.  

 

Boodjeh graduated from the University of Toledo with a bachelor's of science degree in 1954. Later, he was honored with a doctorate degree from his alma mater. Following graduation, he worked with pharmacies and chains in Ohio as both a pharmacist and a businessman.

 

According to the Plain Dealer report, Boodjeh is survived by his three sons David, Donald and Douglas, all of whom are involved in running the enterprise, as well as daughters Debra Calevich and Diana Burke; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.