Dis-Chem

The convenience of your favourite pharmacy at your fingertips.

Dis-Chem · za.co.dischem

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v2.10.38 72.3 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.10.38 (452)
Updated: Jun 10, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 72.3 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Shopping (app)
Listed since: Jun 12, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 25 (9 sensitive)
Website: dischem.co.za
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Dis-Chem is an app by Dis-Chem in the Shopping category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.10.5, the APK shrank from 86.8 MB to 72.3 MB. Since version 2.9.2, the minimum Android version rose from 5.1 to 7.0. It asks for 25 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.10.36. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.10.38

- Bug fixes and performance improvements to enhance stability

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Here are some of the features you can enjoy while using the new Dis-Chem app: Dis-Chem DeliverD Introducing Dis-Chem DeliverD, Dis-Chem’s trial On Demand 60 minute delivery service only available on the Dis-Chem app! Message Centre All your push notifications and accouncements are shown in the new message centre, giving you access to alerts whenever you need them. Submit a Script It’s now even easier to get your medication and repeat prescriptions with the all new delivery option. Set Reminders You can set reminders for yourself or your family members within the app to ensure that you (and your family members) never miss a dose of your medication. Create shopping lists Keep all your Dis-Chem to-buys listed conveniently in the Dis-Chem app to make shopping even easier. Create shopping lists you can personalise, save and share. Dis-Chem Health We’ve partnered with Kaelo and Centriq Insurance to deliver health products that meet the needs of many South Africans, giving them peace of mind knowing their day-to-day health is in good hands. Virtual Dis-Chem Benefits Card We’ve digitized your Dis-Chem Benefits Card for you so that you always have it when you need it. With your virtual card you can earn points every time you purchase in-store, view points (and their rand value) and even give back to the community by donating your Dis-Chem points to the Dis-Chem Foundation. Bonus Cards An added benefit is our virtual bonus card which lets you earn rewards for purchasing the products you love. Our app features a sticker book that will be virtually stamped every time you purchase a promotional product from one of our Dis-Chem stores. Once you’ve earned enough stickers you can choose your FREE gift from the list of our bonus products in-store. The Dis-Chem app is free and available for anyone to use. Whether you’ve been a customer for a short while or a lifetime, you can enjoy the convenience of having your favourite pharmacy at your fingertips.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v2.9.2. Since v2.10.5 it requires Android 7.0+.

v2.10.38 LATEST Jun 10, 2026 72.3 MB TRUSTED v2.10.36 Aug 19, 2026 72.3 MB TRUSTED v2.10.26 Apr 22, 2026 72.3 MB TRUSTED v2.10.5 Mar 13, 2026 86.8 MB TRUSTED v2.9.2 Dec 4, 2025 37.7 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 10, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Arc Interactive” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 10, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 10, 2026
Signed byCN=Dave Nel, OU=Development, O=Arc Interactive, L=Johannesburg, ST=Gauteng, C=ZA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)2C:96:80:F8:1F:DD:97:ED:F8:1D:71:F0:F1:F4:AB:A8:55:72:6C:2D
File MD536f0abdc169e9520198a074e1daaae43
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (25)

Dis-Chem requests 25 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Dischem process push msg (custom) za.co.dischem.permission.PROCESS_PUSH_MSG
Dischem push provider (custom) za.co.dischem.permission.PUSH_PROVIDER
Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) za.co.dischem.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Dis-Chem APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Dis-Chem for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 2.9.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.1 and later. Get version 2.9.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Dis-Chem APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 36f0abdc169e9520198a074e1daaae43.