Documented figure
1955
Ioannis M. Sodis
Pharmacist and chemist, documented as a key point in the continuation of the pharmacy and its mastic work.
22 Aplotarias St · Chios
Care passed down
from generation to generation.
Since 1875
For more than 150 years, the Sodis family has connected pharmaceutical knowledge with the island of Chios. The story continues today in the heart of the old market.
- 1875
- family tradition
- 5th
- generation of continuity
- Chios
- 22 Aplotarias St
5
generations of pharmacy presence · 22 Aplotaria
Current pharmacy
In the heart of Chios town.
In Chios today
22
Aplotaria · an enduring point of everyday care
1875 → Today
Here the story is practical, daily: same address, same family, same attentive presence.
- Established presence
The pharmacy has been connected with Aplotaria since 1875.
- Before your visit
The live map listing provides current visual reference and precise directions.
- Personal service
The fifth generation continues direct, family-led service at the counter.
A pharmacy with memory
Over 150 years — pharmacy, family, place.
The Sodis name traces its pharmacy tradition to 1875 and continues in Chios through five generations. The family practice remains rooted in everyday care, with products and knowledge shaped by long-standing continuity.
- Legacy
- 1875
- Continuity
- 5 generations
- Active place
- Aplotaria 22
The journey
1875 → today
A family story spanning Constantinople, Chios and Egypt, continuously centred on pharmacy, continuity and service.
- 19th c.
Beginnings in Constantinople
The family pharmacy tradition begins in Constantinople.
- 1875
Chios becomes home
The official family history places the pharmacy's establishment in Chios in 1875.
- 1925
A new family chapter
Konstantinos I. Sodis takes responsibility, working with Michael I. Sodis.
- 1939
A pharmacy in Egypt
The family's activity expands beyond Chios.
- 1955
Ioannis M. Sodis
Pharmacist and chemist, he takes over the Chios pharmacy and develops research around mastic.
- 1980s
From the laboratory to Masticdent
Research on inherited formulations leads to commercial mastic-based applications, among them Masticdent.
- 1992
Katerina Sodis-Tsilimi
After Ioannis Sodis' death, the pharmacy passes to the next generation.
- Today
The story continues
The pharmacy remains at 22 Aplotarias Street, run by the fifth generation of the Sodis-Tsilimi family.
FIVE GENERATIONS
A continuity with names, not just dates
1875foundation
1955documented continuity
Todayliving presence
Family continuity
People from the official Sodis family archive.
Documented figure
1992
Katerina Sodis-Tsilimi
Stewardship passes to the next generation with verified family continuity.
Documented figure
Today
Athanasios Tsilimis
Steady in-person operations at the historic Aplotaria location.
At the pharmacy
Everyday care, with direct human contact.
For availability of a specific product or medicine, please contact the pharmacy directly.
01
Medicines & health
Prescription fulfilment and pharmacy products, with guidance from a pharmacist.
02
Dermocosmetics
Face and body care from ranges including KORRES, LIERAC, Avène and FREZYDERM, subject to current availability.
03
Oral care
Daily oral hygiene products and the family's distinctive connection to mastic-based applications.
04
Comfort footwear
Selected comfort and anatomical footwear, including IMAC. Ask about currently available designs and sizes.
These categories are informational and availability changes. For medicines and health concerns, pharmacist guidance does not replace medical advice.
Products
A broader range, organised clearly.
Categories reflect the pharmacy’s recent public updates and the official Sodis Brands range. Availability changes.
Medicines & everyday health
Prescription fulfilment, pharmacy essentials and direct in-store guidance.
Prescriptions · pharmacist guidance
Dermocosmetic care
Face and body care from ranges including KORRES, LIERAC, Avène and FREZYDERM.
Face · body · skin
Sun protection
Seasonal face and body options with textures and protection levels for different needs.
Face · body · after sun
Oral care & Masticdent
Daily oral hygiene and the family’s distinctive connection with Chios mastic.
Toothpaste · mastic
Comfort footwear
Selected comfort and anatomical footwear, including IMAC, subject to current availability.
IMAC · comfort · walking
Mastic & local wellbeing
Creams, serums, body care, lip balms, fragrances and selected edible mastic products.
Mastic Spa · Sodis Brands
Chios Mastic
From the pharmacy mortar to modern cosmetology.
In the old family formulations, mastic was used in preparations for oral and skin care — a material deeply tied to Chios and the history of the island.
This line of research, from the pharmacy laboratory to commercial applications, later became part of the story behind Mastic Spa.
Authentic mastic resin drops on a mastic tree in Chios.
Selected Mastic Spa families
- Face
- Mastic Defence · Serinkle · Liftosome
- Oral care
- Masticdent Ouloaction · Whitening · Chios Herbs
- Hair
- Mastic Glow Shampoo · Keratin Serum · Mastic Oil
- Body
- Body care · Oils · After sun · Aloe
Mastic is not decorative. It is documented family history anchored in a pharmacy context.
Archive & heritage
A family story, supported by visible records.
Official family material, the historic Masticdent, and scientific mastic illustration form a restrained, documented narrative — without anonymous or unrelated archive imagery.
Archive reference: GRGSA-CHI BLA016.01
- 1875
The pharmacy settles in Chios
The official family history dates the pharmacy’s continuing presence on Aplotaria to 1875.
Official Mastic Spa history - 1955
Ioannis M. Sodis
A recorded history of pre-war pharmacies in Chios identifies Ioannis Sodis taking over the pharmacy.
Chios News · historical account - 1980s
Research leads to Masticdent
The official family account connects the mastic laboratory and inherited formulations with the development of Masticdent.
Mastic connects generations
The archive section presents verified records and historical references relevant to the pharmacy family history.
Historical documentation
History deserves to be presented properly.
The historical text on this page is based on public family sources, on a recorded account of pre-war pharmacies in Chios, and on published Mastic Spa presentations.
150+
years of family pharmacy heritage
5
generations
1
anchored pharmacy in central Chios
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How can I check if the pharmacy is open now?＋
Call the pharmacy before you visit; opening hours are confirmed directly by the team.
Where is it located?＋
Aplotarias 22, Chios 82100. See the Contact page or map instructions.
Are specific Masticdent products available?＋
Contact us to confirm the current availability of specific Masticdent products.
How is the family heritage verified?＋
Family heritage is documented with verified family records and public historical references.
Visit
In the heart of Chios town.
Sodis · Tsilimis Pharmacy22 Aplotarias Street821 00 Chios, GreeceGoogle Maps leads to the exact location. The photograph shows the actual pharmacy facade on the Aplotaria pedestrian street.
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