DOZ SA

What DOZ SA does

DOZ SA is a Polish pharmaceutical retail company operating the largest pharmacy network in Poland under the DOZ Apteki brand, with over 1,300 physical pharmacy locations serving approximately 6.5 million patients monthly. The company is headquartered in Warsaw at Aleje Jerozolimskie 134, with an additional office in Łódź, and employs more than 7,000 people across the network and corporate functions. DOZ operates as part of Pelion Group, one of the largest healthcare companies in Central and Eastern Europe, and is structured as a Polish public joint-stock company (Spółka Akcyjna) with a registered share capital of 360,529,000 PLN.

The DOZ product ecosystem spans four business lines: (1) the DOZ Apteki retail pharmacy network offering prescription dispensing, OTC medications, compounding, vaccinations, medical marijuana, TAX-FREE shopping, and medication disposal; (2) DOZ.pl, an online health portal and e-commerce platform operated by subsidiary DOZ.pl Sp. z o.o., with companion iOS and Android mobile applications featuring pharmacy locator, Pill Reminder, and pharmacist drug-interaction query functions; (3) DOZ Franczyza, a franchise program enabling independent pharmacy entrepreneurs to operate under the DOZ brand; and (4) DOZ-branded pharmaceutical products (Paracetamol DOZ, Ibuprofen Forte DOZ) plus the monthly DOZ Magazine 'Dbam o zdrowie' published through dbamozdrowie.pl. The supporting corporate structure includes wholly-owned shared-services subsidiaries DOZ Kadry Sp. z o.o. (HR) and DOZ IT Sp. z o.o. (technology), plus DOZ S.A. DIRECT Sp. k. for direct sales.

DOZ generates revenue primarily through retail pharmacy sales (transaction-based) across both physical locations and the DOZ.pl e-commerce platform, supplemented by franchise fees/licensing income from DOZ Franczyza operators and recurring content/services revenue from the digital health portal and magazine publications. The customer base is exclusively B2C, consisting of individual patients across Poland, served through direct-to-consumer channels. Distribution operates through company-owned and franchised DOZ Apteki storefronts plus the DOZ.pl online storefront, with integrated payment processing via PayU S.A., SMS notifications via ComVision Sp. z o.o., and telemedicine drug-interaction consultation via Telmedicin Sp. z o.o.

Name

DOZ SA

Legal name

DOZ Spółka Akcyjna

Website

https://dozsa.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

DOZ SA operates Poland's largest pharmacy retail network, with over 1,300 DOZ Apteki locations and the DOZ.pl e-commerce platform serving approximately 6.5 million patients monthly, and is part of Pelion Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Pharmacy Omnichannel (CRAFAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmacy & Health Essentials Delivery (CRAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy
• Pharmacy network
• Online pharmacy
• Health portal
• Pharmaceutical retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Pharmacy Sales: Revenue from sale of pharmaceutical products, OTC medications, health supplements, and medical supplies through DOZ Apteki network and online platform.
2. DOZ.pl E-commerce Platform: Online sales of pharmacy and health products through DOZ.pl portal and mobile applications.
3. Franchise Fees: Revenue from DOZ Franczyza franchise model supporting private entrepreneurs in operating DOZ Apteki pharmacies.
4. Digital Health Content and Services: Health information, educational content, and digital services through DOZ.pl portal and DOZ Magazyn dbam o zdrowie publications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DOZ S.A. operates Poland's largest pharmacy retail network (DOZ Apteki) with 1,300+ physical outlets dispensing prescription and OTC medications, providing vaccinations, compounding, medical marijuana, TAX-FREE shopping, and medication disposal services to 6.5 million patients monthly. The offering is extended through the DOZ.pl health portal and mobile apps for online pharmacy ordering and health information, the DOZ Franczyza franchise program, and proprietary DOZ-branded pharmaceutical products (e.g., Paracetamol DOZ, Ibuprofen Forte DOZ).

Product overview

DOZ S.A. is a Polish pharmaceutical retail company and the operator of the DOZ Apteki pharmacy network (over 1,300 outlets, 7,000+ employees, 6.5 million monthly patients), forming part of the Pelion Group. Its product ecosystem comprises: (1) the DOZ Apteki physical pharmacy network — the company's core retail channel offering prescription dispensing, compounding, vaccinations, medical marijuana, and related services; (2) DOZ.pl, an online health portal and e-commerce platform managed by DOZ.pl Sp. z o.o. but integrated into the broader DOZ ecosystem, providing web and mobile access to pharmacy product ordering, health content, and pharmaceutical consultations; (3) the DOZ.pl mobile app (iOS/Android), a companion application enabling pharmacy locator, Pill Reminder medication adherence tools, and pharmacist drug interaction verification; (4) DOZ Franczyza, a franchise program enabling independent pharmacy entrepreneurs to operate under the DOZ brand; (5) DOZ-branded pharmaceutical products (Paracetamol DOZ, Ibuprofen Forte DOZ); and (6) DOZ Magazine 'Dbam o zdrowie,' a monthly health publication covering prevention, pharmaceutical care, and wellness topics. DOZ S.A. itself primarily functions as a holding/franchise coordinator entity, while DOZ.pl Sp. z o.o. operates the consumer-facing e-commerce and digital services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOZ Apteki: Network of over 1300 pharmacies throughout Poland operating under the DOZ brand
• DOZ.pl
• DOZ Franczyza
• DOZ Maraton
• DOZ Fundacja dbam o zdrowie

Products and services

• DOZ Apteki (DOZ Pharmacies)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupa PelioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOZ S.A. is part of Grupa Pelion, one of the largest healthcare companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Pelion Group provides strategic backing and synergies within the healthcare sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apteka Gemini: One of the largest Polish pharmacy chains operating several hundred locations across Poland. Directly competes with DOZ Apteki in retail pharmacy, OTC, and prescription dispensing with similar omnichannel ambitions.
• Dr. Max: International pharmacy chain (Czech-headquartered) with significant operations in Poland. Competes head-to-head with DOZ in retail pharmacy and is expanding its Polish network and online offering.
• Super-Pharm: Polish-Israeli pharmacy and beauty retail chain offering prescription, OTC, and health/beauty products. Competes with DOZ in physical pharmacy retail with overlap in urban locations and consumer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Rossmann (Pharmacy Operations): Major European drugstore chain with extensive Polish operations combining general merchandise with OTC and pharmacy products. Broad incumbent in pharmacy-adjacent retail, offering overlapping wellness/OTC assortment though pharmacy services vary by location.
• Pelion Group: Parent company of DOZ S.A. and one of the largest healthcare companies in Central and Eastern Europe. While DOZ operates within Pelion, Pelion's wholesale, manufacturing, and broader pharmacy retail subsidiaries (e.g., Cefarm) provide relevant peer context for the Polish pharmacy ecosystem.
• Polpharma: Poland's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer. Not a direct retail competitor, but operates in the broader Polish pharmaceutical value chain and its branded products flow through DOZ's pharmacy network. Relevant for vertical integration and supplier competitive dynamics.
• McKesson Europe (Lloyds Pharmacy / AAH): European pharmaceutical distribution and pharmacy retail arm of McKesson, with wholesale and retail pharmacy operations across multiple European markets. Provides comparable scale and omnichannel pharmacy retail expertise relevant to DOZ's strategic direction.
• Phoenix Group: European pharmaceutical wholesale and pharmacy retail conglomerate operating across multiple countries including Central Europe. Comparable to Pelion's broader role and relevant as a vertically integrated peer in pharmacy wholesale and retail.

Regional players

• AlmaMed (Alma Pharm): Polish-affiliated pharmacy chain with operations primarily in select regions. Competes with DOZ Apteki in the same Polish market, though at smaller scale and primarily as a regional incumbent.

Others

• PayU (Integration/Payments Context): Payment processor integrated into DOZ.pl e-commerce platform. Listed as a peer only as an ecosystem participant supporting DOZ's digital pharmacy channel rather than a competitive operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DOZSAPL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/doz-s-a

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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