Qatar Pharma

What Qatar Pharma does

Qatar Pharma, formally Qatar Pharma for Pharmaceutical Industries, is a privately held pharmaceutical manufacturer and retailer founded in 2009 and headquartered in the Ar-Rayyan Industrial Area of Doha, Qatar. The company produces and distributes a broad catalog of medicinal and consumer-health products spanning dermatology, antiseptics and disinfectants, analgesics, cardiovascular, respiratory, hair care, baby care, hemodialysis solutions, antifungals, antibacterials, nasal care, ophthalmic solutions, anesthesia, and veterinary categories. Branded SKUs include Acnederm Cream, BIOHAIR Organica (2% and 5%), Basdine antiseptic spray, Dapkin Baby Cream, Fungiderm Ointment, and Ichtheol Ointment. The portfolio is supplemented by medical devices such as surgical face masks, a microneedling derma-roller system, and a SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test kit.

Commercial operations are built around a vertically integrated multi-channel distribution model. Qatar Pharma runs its own e-commerce platform at qatarpharmaonline.com with bilingual (English/Arabic) interfaces, prescription upload functionality, and home delivery, complemented by dedicated native mobile apps on iOS and Android and a physical retail store in Ar-Rayyan. Products are priced individually in Qatari Riyal (QAR) on a pay-as-you-go basis with free shipping for orders above a ~$120 threshold; no subscription tier is offered. The customer base is primarily individual consumers in Qatar, with a stated option for shipping to select international destinations. The company employs 251-500 staff and operates as an independent private entity with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, venture capital or private equity backing, acquisitions, or management team information in the source data.

Name

Qatar Pharma

Legal name

Qatar Pharma for Pharmaceutical Industries

Website

https://qatarpharmaonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Qatar Pharma is a Doha-based pharmaceutical manufacturer and retailer producing and distributing a broad range of OTC, prescription, and consumer-health products to individual consumers in Qatar through its own e-commerce platform, mobile apps, and physical store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Pharmaceuticals (OTC and prescription)

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital & Health-System Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAD), Cold, Flu, Cough & Allergy Remedies (Decongestants, Antihistamines, Cough Syrups, Lozenges) (CRADAMAD)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Dermatological products
• Antiseptic solutions
• Over-the-counter medications
• Medical supplies retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Product Sales: Direct sale of pharmaceutical products including topical ointments, antiseptics, analgesics, dermatological products, and medical supplies to consumers and healthcare providers in Qatar

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Qatar Pharma manufactures and distributes a broad range of pharmaceutical and personal-care products including topical dermatological formulations, antiseptic and disinfectant solutions, respiratory mucolytics, analgesics, antifungals, cardiovascular medications, hemodialysis solutions, surgical face masks, COVID-19 rapid test kits, and hair-care treatments. The company sells these products directly to consumers through its bilingual (English/Arabic) e-commerce website, dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications with online prescription upload, and a flagship physical retail store in Ar-Rayyan, Doha, with home delivery available across Qatar.

Product overview

Qatar Pharma is a pharmaceutical retail company operating a comprehensive e-commerce platform for over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical products. The product portfolio spans multiple therapeutic categories including dermatological products (Acnederm Cream, Ichtheol ointment), antiseptic/disinfectant solutions (Isopropyl Alcohol in various sizes and formulations), respiratory treatments (Acetylcysteine Solution), cardiovascular medications, anesthesia products, antibiotics, antifungals, analgesics, and specialized formulations for hair care (BIOHAIR Organica 2%/5%), baby care (Dapkin Baby Cream), and medical devices (Derma Roller System, Face Masks, COVID-19 Rapid Test). The company operates both an online retail platform and physical retail locations, with mobile applications available for iOS and Android, offering home delivery and prescription upload services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 10% Ichtheol Ointment (50g) Topical ointment containing 10% ichthammol used for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and inflammatory lesions; sold to individual consumers in Qatar.
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (100ml bottle) 70% isopropyl alcohol antiseptic solution in 100ml bottle format for surface and skin disinfection applications.
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (100ml Spray) 70% isopropyl alcohol antiseptic in 100ml spray format for convenient surface disinfection.
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (250ml Spray) 70% isopropyl alcohol antiseptic in 250ml spray format for surface disinfection and hygiene.
• 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (500ml Spray) 70% isopropyl alcohol antiseptic in 500ml spray format for bulk disinfection needs.
• Acetylcysteine Solution (30mL) Mucolytic respiratory medication in 30ml solution used to break down mucus in respiratory conditions.
• ACNEDERM Cream (25g) Topical dermatological cream in 25g packaging for the treatment of acne and skin blemishes.
• Alcoholic Aluminum Chloride Solution 10% (100ml) Topical astringent solution with 10% aluminum chloride in an alcohol base for controlling excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
• Alcoholic Aluminum Chloride Solution 20% (100ml) Topical astringent solution with 20% aluminum chloride in an alcohol base for controlling excessive sweating.
• Alcoholic Ear Drop (15ml) Ear drop solution in an alcohol base for otic use, supplied in a 15ml format.
• BASDINE 500ml Spray (povidone-iodine antiseptic) Antiseptic disinfectant spray in 500ml with spray cap, used for wound care and surface disinfection.
• BIOHAIR Organica 2% (Minoxidil) Hair treatment solution containing 2% minoxidil to promote hair growth and treat androgenetic alopecia.
• BIOHAIR Organica 5% (Minoxidil) Hair treatment solution containing 5% minoxidil (higher concentration) to promote hair growth and treat androgenetic alopecia.
• Castor Oil (200ml) Natural castor oil emollient in 200ml bottle for skin care, hair care, and digestive health applications.
• COVID-19 Rapid Test (SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test Kit) Rapid antigen test kit for detecting SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) using a nasal swab sample.
• DAPKIN Baby Cream (25g) Barrier cream for babies in 25g tube for preventing and treating nappy rash and diaper dermatitis.
• DERMA ROLLER SYSTEM Microneedling roller device system for at-home dermatological treatments to improve skin texture and stimulate collagen production.
• Face Mask (Surgical) Single-use disposable surgical face mask for protection against airborne particles and pathogens.
• Fungiderm Ointment (25g) Topical antifungal ointment in 25g tube for treating fungal skin infections.
• Hemodialysis Solution Dialysis solution used in hemodialysis procedures to remove waste and excess fluids from the blood; supplied as a product category to consumers/clinics.
• Qatar Pharma E-commerce Platform (qatarpharmaonline.com) Online store enabling customers in Qatar to browse products across all categories, digitally upload prescriptions, place orders, and arrange home delivery, with bilingual English/Arabic support.
• Qatar Pharma iOS Mobile App Dedicated iOS mobile application enabling customers to browse pharmaceutical products, place orders, and manage prescriptions on iPhone.
• Qatar Pharma Android Mobile App Dedicated Android mobile application enabling customers to browse pharmaceutical products, place orders, and manage prescriptions on Android smartphones and tablets.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries): UAE-based generic pharmaceutical manufacturer with a comparable broad therapeutic portfolio (dermatology, respiratory, cardiovascular, antiseptics) and regional Gulf distribution footprint. Closest regional peer in scale, product breadth, and B2B/B2C distribution model.
• Pharma International Company (PIC): Jordanian pharmaceutical manufacturer with a broad generics portfolio distributed across the Arab world. Comparable in therapeutic coverage and regional distribution strategy.
• Tabuk Pharmaceuticals: Saudi pharma manufacturer producing generics, OTCs, and specialty products with regional distribution. Comparable in product portfolio breadth and Gulf market positioning.
• SPIMACO (Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation): Listed Saudi manufacturer and distributor of generics, OTCs, and medical supplies across similar therapeutic categories. Comparable as a Gulf-based pharma manufacturer distributing to institutional and retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• Eva Pharma: Egypt-based pharmaceutical manufacturer with broad therapeutic coverage including OTC, dermatology, and hospital products distributed across MENA and Africa. Comparable portfolio breadth and regional ambition.
• EIPICO (Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Company): One of the largest Egyptian pharma manufacturers, producing generics, OTCs, and hospital products across similar therapeutic categories. Comparable as a MENA-based broad-line generics manufacturer.
• Hikma Pharmaceuticals: Jordan-headquartered multinational with major MENA manufacturing and distribution. Overlaps on generics, OTCs, and hospital injectables, but operates at much larger global scale across the US, Europe, and MENA.

Regional players

• Al Siddiqi Medical Supplies: Qatar-based medical supplies and pharmaceutical distributor serving hospitals and clinics in Qatar. Comparable as a domestic pharma and medical supplies distributor in the same geography.
• Aster Pharma (Qatar / Gulf): Gulf pharmacy retail chain that combines retail pharmacy distribution with OTC and prescription fulfillment across Qatar and the wider GCC. Comparable as a physical-plus-online pharmaceutical retailer serving the same domestic market.

Emerging players

• Life Pharma: UAE-based generic manufacturer with a portfolio spanning OTC, dermatology, and specialty products distributed in the Gulf. Comparable as an emerging regional peer targeting similar therapeutic niches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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