Peter Gardiakos began working at Croydon Pharmacy, Croydon SA after graduating from South Australia Institute of Technology (now known as University of South Australian).
1986
Peter worked at about 50 pharmacies around Adelaide gaining experience as a reliever.
1987
1. Stan Kontos began working at The Queen Elizabeth hospital after graduating from South Australian Institute of Technology (now known as University of South Australian).
2. Peter became partner at Croydon Pharmacy.
1991-early 2003
Peter & Stan purchased pharmacies in Tranmere, Rostrevor and Salisbury Downs, SA. The first interstate pharmacy was purchased in Maleny, QLD in March 2003.
Peter, Stan and two other pharmacists joined all their pharmacies together under Star Pharmacy Alliance on 31st October 2003.
2004
Peter, Stan and two other business associates founded SOL Results, a company dedicated to assisting others in personal and professional development through training, coaching and personal development.
Star Pharmacy Alliance had to be restructured due to law regulations and Star Pharmacy Group is created with Stan and Peter as Directors.
2010
The Universal Charitable Fund (UCF) was founded by Peter and Stan together with local business partners as a simple and cost effective way to provide practical support and encouragement to local charities doing a terrific job in helping people in need both in Australia and overseas.
2011
Tim Payze joined Star Pharmacy as CEO offering extensive experience in the health sector.
2012
Star Pharmacy expanded to the Philippines creating an Information Services team to assist with invoicing, database maintenance and reporting.
2013
The beginning of our own brand Discount Chemist model started with stores in Marion, SA and Coffs Harbour, NSW.
2014
Four stores were added to the discount model in Queensland and South Australia creating a total of six stores by the end of 2014.
2015-2016
The Discount Chemist model has been formally renamed to Star Discount Chemist with thirteen stores at the end of 2015 and twenty stores at the end of 2016.
