Farmacias del Ahorro agreed to acquire 96.56% of Farmacias Benavides from subsidiaries of The Boots Group in an agreement signed Nov. 12; the transaction still needs approval from Mexico’s competition authority.
For Monterrey, the deal concerns a chain that began as a small pharmacy in the city, Expansión reports. Benavides would join a Mexican-operated group if the sale closes, although both companies say they will continue operating independently until then.
Benavides brings 1,132 stores across 24 states
The pharmacy chain has 1,132 locations in 203 cities across 24 states. If the deal closes, the two networks would total about 3,000 stores; the companies have not disclosed a purchase price or store-integration timetable.
Regulatory clearance comes before integration
The sale requires review by the Comisión Nacional Antimonopolio and other customary closing conditions. Until then, the businesses remain separate, and the companies have not announced a closing date or integration plan.
- Agreement signed: Nov. 12, 2026.
- Buyer: Farmacias del Ahorro, operated by Comercializadora Farmacéutica de Chiapas.
- Stake covered: 96.56% of Farmacias Benavides, held by subsidiaries of The Boots Group.
- Monterrey connection: Benavides began as a small pharmacy in the city.
- Benavides footprint: 1,132 pharmacies in 203 cities across 24 states.
- Potential combined footprint: about 3,000 pharmacies.
- Conditions: regulatory approval; purchase price and closing date not disclosed.