What is "proxim"

Proxim (also known by its corporate name Groupe PharmEssor) is a Canadian group of pharmacists located in Quebec and to a lesser extent in Ontario and the Maritimes provinces. Proxim competes with Jean Coutu, Pharmaprix/Shoppers Drug Mart, Uniprix/Unipharm, Brunet and Familiprix. The average Proxim drug store is , similar to typical size of a Brunet or Unipharm location.

Proxim is the third largest pharmacy in Quebec, in terms of number of stores, after Jean Coutu and Uniprix. All Proxim stores are owned by independent pharmacists that comply with Proxim's business rules and practices. Proxim's private brand is called "Atoma" and the company also has its loyalty card program.

There are close to 270 drug stores in Eastern Canada that carry the Proxim name.