History & Foundation
Dr. Simi
Services and Products
Company Culture
Fun Facts and Recognition
100

What year was Farmacias Similares founded?

What is year 1997

100

What is the name of the iconic character of Farmacias Similares?

Who is Dr. Simi?

100

What type of medicine does Farmacias Similares primarily sell?

What are generic medications?

100

What core values does Farmacias Similares promote among its staff?

What are honesty, service, and social commitment?

100

What have fans started doing with Dr. Simi dolls at concerts recently?

What is throwing them onto the stage?

200

Who's the founder?

What is Dr. Víctor González Torres 

200

What signature clothing item does Dr. Simi wear?

What is a white doctor’s suit?

200

What medical service is offered at most locations?

What is general medical consultation?

200

What internal campaign encourages better customer service?

What is “The Customer Comes First”?

200

Name a famous artist who has received a Dr. Simi doll during a concert.

Who is Rosalía / Lady Gaga / Iron Maiden / Adele?

300

What was the main purpose of founding it?

What is to offer generic medication at a lower cost for all popultion?

300

What does Dr. Simi often do at events and in campaigns?

What is dance?

300

What is the name of the laboratories that manufacture the generic products?

What are Best Laboratories?

300

What is celebrated each year to recognize employees?

What is Farmacias Similares Employee Day?

300

Approximately how many Farmacias Similares branches are there in Mexico? (Estimate; adjust as needed)

What is over 6,000 branches?

400

What is the most famous slogan of the company?

What is “The same, but cheaper”?

400

What is the name of the mascot costume that represents the brand?

What is the SimiMascot or Dr. Simi mascot?

400

What product is often given to patients after a consultation, free of charge?

What is the prescribed medication, if in stock?

400

What common practice is encouraged to maintain a healthy work environment?

What are quality circles or motivational meetings?

400

What has been one of the company’s most well-known marketing strategies?

What is using Dr. Simi as a public figure in commercials and ads?

500

In which city was the first Farmacias Similares branch opened?

What is Mexico City?


500

What gesture is used in Dr. Simi’s classic greeting?

What is the thumbs up?

500

What additional services can sometimes be found in branches?

What are lab tests, preventive medicine, and dental care?

500

What types of training are offered to employees?

What are courses on customer service, sales, and health?

500

What recognition has Farmacias Similares received for its social efforts?

What is the ESR (Socially Responsible Company) badge?