Throughout this timeline, each event acts as a catalyst for the next, creating a virtuous cycle that starts with the founders’ vision and culminates in an industry influence that prioritizes quality, transparency, and education. The journey of PMAD and Drs and Co demonstrates a commitment to changing industry standards and consumer perceptions, one high-quality, well-researched product at a time.
Event: PMAD founders create Drs and Co
Details: A team consisting of physicians, scientists, and chemists come together to establish a brand known as Drs and Co. The focus is on developing highly efficacious and bioavailable products. Their primary goal is to offer alternatives to pain medication that are not only safer but more beneficial to the consumer.
Event: PMAD founders seek a manufacturing partner
Details: In line with their brand ethos, the founders start looking for a manufacturing facility that upholds their standards of quality and transparency. This partner must align with their commitment to superior product formulations.
Event: Visiting multiple facilities
Details: After visiting five different manufacturing facilities and not finding one that meets their stringent criteria, the founders face a crucial decision point. The facilities visited lacked either the quality, structure, or transparency that Drs and Co. deemed essential.
Event: Decision to self-fund a facility
Details: PMAD founders choose to invest their resources into creating the first physician-backed manufacturing facility. The focus is to leverage their medical and scientific expertise to develop the most bioavailable formulations, prioritizing education and transparency at every step.
Event: Opening the facility for White Label services
Details: To influence the industry positively, the facility opens up for White Label services. This allows other brands to imbue their products with the same quality and educational value, helping to instill trust and elevate industry standards.
Event: Focus on transparency
Details: PMAD founders reinforce the importance of transparency, ensuring that all aspects of extraction, formulation, and manufacturing are openly shared. This policy is not just for in-house products but also extends to all brands that partner with their manufacturing facility.
Event: Adopting pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing and formulation
Details: PMAD adopts a pharmaceutical approach to their operations, focusing on providing trustworthy and research-driven analytical data. This data encompasses lesser-known ingredients and formulations, including adaptogens, and exotic components, ensuring that the products are not just effective but are also backed by solid research.
Event: Educating consumers through a selfless approach
Details: By educating consumers about the ingredients and processes used, PMAD empowers them with knowledge. This information allows consumers to understand why specific products are effective, enabling them to make informed choices and helping brands to grow by offering products that truly meet the needs of their specific demographics.
Event: Cultivating trust between all stakeholders
Details: The multifaceted approach taken by PMAD is rooted in their original ethos. It seeks to establish trust among brands, consumers, and lawmakers. This trust is pivotal in providing a safe and enjoyable experience with products and encourages uninhibited growth and innovation in the industry.