ZAforexDis-Chem Pharmacies share price chart
About Dis-Chem Pharmacies
Dis-Chem is South Africa's second-largest pharmacy retailer, with large-format stores, clinics, a wholesale business (CJ Distribution) and a growing private-label range.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| JSE code | JSE: DCP |
| Sector | Pharmacy retail |
| Currency | Rand (the JSE quotes shares in cents: 12,345c = R123.45) |
| Trading hours | 09:00–16:50 SAST continuous trading, then a closing auction to about 17:00, Monday to Friday |
What moves the Dis-Chem Pharmacies share price?
- Store openings and front-shop sales.
- Regulated single-exit price increases for medicines.
- Competition from Clicks.
- Gross margins and costs.
How to buy Dis-Chem Pharmacies shares in South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dis-Chem Pharmacies share price today?
The delayed price in rand is shown at the top of this page, updated every 15 minutes during JSE trading hours (09:00–17:00 SAST on weekdays).
What is Dis-Chem Pharmacies's JSE code?
Dis-Chem Pharmacies trades on the JSE under the code DCP, often written "JSE: DCP" or "DCP:SJ".
Why is the Dis-Chem Pharmacies price shown in cents?
The JSE quotes share prices in South African cents (ZAc). Divide by 100 to get rand.