What Nomeco does

Nomeco A/S is a Danish pharmaceutical wholesaler and healthcare logistics provider, founded in 1991 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PHOENIX group, the family-owned German parent that is Europe's largest pharmaceutical wholesaler with operations across 29 countries. The company runs two divisions: a Wholesale division serving approximately 75% of Denmark's private pharmacy demand through three regional distribution centers in Copenhagen, Odense, and Aarhus, plus a HealthCare Logistics (HCL) division that provides pre-wholesale warehousing, distribution, and order-to-cash services to pharmaceutical manufacturers across the Nordic and Baltic regions, anchored by the Site ONE automated warehouse in Køge with over 60,000 pallet spaces.

The technology stack is a regulated, capital-intensive distribution platform rather than a software product. Core infrastructure consists of GDP/GMP-authorised facilities (Danish Medicines Agency), ISO 9001-certified processes, and a digital ecosystem including the Pharmacy Portal (nomecouniverset.dk), Hospital Pharmacy Portal and HCL Client Portal (portal.nomeco.dk), the NOWA web-based business intelligence platform for supply-chain transparency, and a mobile app for pharmacy ordering and complaints. A wholly-owned subsidiary, Specific Pharma, extends the platform into clinical trial supply and non-registered / special-purpose medicines.

Nomeco earns revenue through wholesale distribution margins on pharmaceutical products sold to private pharmacies, hospital pharmacies (including under tender pricing via the Amgros partnership covering the five Danish regions), and through professional services fees from HealthCare Logistics manufacturers. Pricing is published through a 14-day pharmacy tariff system on the public medicinpriser.dk platform, with payment terms of immediate, current-month, or current-month-plus-45-days. The go-to-market is a high-touch B2B model built on regional sales teams, dedicated contact lines, and close dialogue with pharmacies and hospitals across Denmark.

Name

Nomeco

Legal name

Nomeco A/S

Website

https://nomeco.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nomeco A/S is the Danish subsidiary of PHOENIX group, operating as a pharmaceutical wholesaler serving roughly 75% of Denmark's private pharmacies and providing pre-wholesale and distribution services to manufacturers across the Nordic and Baltic regions from three distribution centers and the Site ONE automated warehouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Wholesale & Healthcare Logistics

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Line Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (HLAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD), Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesalers & Distributors (HLAMAIAA)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical wholesale
• Healthcare logistics
• Pharmacy distribution
• Hospital pharmacy supply
• Pre-wholesale services

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distribution: Revenue generated from selling pharmaceutical products to private pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and healthcare providers. The company earns wholesale margins on product distribution across Denmark.
2. HealthCare Logistics Services: Pre-wholesale and logistics services for pharmaceutical manufacturers across Nordic and Baltic regions, providing distribution infrastructure for suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nomeco is Denmark's leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, distributing medicines, pharmacy products, veterinary medicines and clinical trial supplies through three regional distribution centers (Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus) and the Site ONE automated warehouse in Køge. The company operates two divisions: Nomeco Wholesale, which supplies approximately 75% of Danish private pharmacies, and HealthCare Logistics (HCL), which provides pre-wholesale, warehousing, specialised handling and distribution services to pharmaceutical manufacturers across Nordic and Baltic markets.

Product overview

Nomeco operates as Denmark's leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and healthcare logistics provider, structured into two core divisions: Nomeco Wholesale and Nomeco HealthCare Logistics (HCL). Nomeco Wholesale operates three distribution centres in Copenhagen, Odense, and Aarhus, supplying approximately 75% of Danish private pharmacies through its own logistics network, supported by the Pharmacy Portal (nomecouniverset.dk). Nomeco HealthCare Logistics manages the flagship Site ONE facility — the largest and most automated pharmaceutical warehouse in Northern Europe — offering pre-wholesale, specialised handling, and clinical trial supply management services, with digital platforms including NOWA (Business Intelligence), the HCL Client Portal, and the Hospital Pharmacy Portal. HospitalService serves as a specialised layer connecting hospital pharmacies and pharmaceutical manufacturers with tailored logistics, 24/7 on-call, and key account management services. A proprietary mobile app and online complaint management tools complete the digital ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HealthCare Logistics: Customised healthcare logistics solutions with focus on quality, efficiency and safety across markets and borders, including pre-wholesale services and specialised pharmaceutical handling
• HospitalService
• Specific Pharma
• NOWA

Products and services

• Nomeco Wholesale Denmark's leading pharmaceutical wholesaler division operating three distribution centres in Copenhagen, Odense, and Aarhus, supplying medicines and pharmacy products to Danish pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and retail sectors.
• HealthCare Logistics (HCL) A division of Nomeco offering pre-wholesale logistics solutions, warehousing, and distribution services for pharmaceutical companies across Nordic and Baltic markets, operating the Site ONE facility.
• Nomeco Warehouse Site ONE The largest and most automated pharmaceutical warehouse in Northern Europe, located in Køge, Denmark, with over 60,000 pallet spaces, serving as the central hub for Nomeco HealthCare Logistics operations.
• Pre-wholesale Services A core logistics service enabling pharmaceutical companies to outsource warehousing, customer service, distribution, and order-to-cash operations to Nomeco HealthCare Logistics.
• Specialised Handling Services Customised solutions for pharmaceutical products requiring special storage conditions, restricted use handling, cold chain logistics, short shelf-life management, or emergency availability within hours.
• Clinical Trial Supply Management Outsourced storage and distribution services for clinical trial materials, including trial medication and patient documentation, managed in partnership with subsidiary Specific Pharma.
• HospitalService for Hospital Pharmacies Specialist services for Danish hospital pharmacies including customised delivery solutions, 24/7 medicine on-call, digital service tools, and access to the full product range including non-registered specialities.
• HospitalService for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Services linking pharmaceutical manufacturers with hospital pharmacies, including proactive customer service, key account management, efficient ordering and invoicing, stable nationwide delivery, and 24/7 medicine on-call capabilities.
• NOWA A web-based data platform providing detailed sales and inventory transparency across pre-wholesale, wholesale, export, and retail operations, enabling customized reporting and real-time supply chain insight.
• Nomeco Pharmacy Portal A digital self-service portal for pharmacy customers to place orders, access pricing information, manage returns, and access product assortment overviews.
• Hospital Pharmacy Portal A dedicated digital service platform for hospital pharmacies providing order management, supply chain transparency, and self-service tools for hospital pharmacy operations.
• HCL Client Portal A client portal for HealthCare Logistics customers to access services, manage orders, and track supply chain operations.
• Nomeco App A mobile application enabling pharmacies to submit product complaints, access order management features, and interact with Nomeco customer service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 75% of private pharmacy demand in Denmark is supplied by Nomeco's wholesale division
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PHOENIX groupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing European-scale pharmaceutical wholesale resources and operational backing. Nomeco operates as part of the PHOENIX group, benefiting from shared infrastructure, expertise, and strategic direction while maintaining local market focus in Denmark.
• AmgroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for hospital pharmacy discounts. Amgros handles tenders for Danish regions, providing Nomeco with access to government pharmaceutical procurement contracts for hospital pharmacies.
• Specific PharmacoreOthersSubsidiary company within the Nomeco/PHOENIX group structure, operating as part of the pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alliance Healthcare: European pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance. Comparable as a broad-line pharma wholesaler with pre-wholesale services across multiple European markets, similar to Nomeco's combined wholesale + HCL model.
• PHOENIX Group: Parent company and Europe's largest pharmaceutical wholesaler operating across 29 countries. Directly comparable as the parent of Nomeco and the operating wholesaler in most other European geographies.
• Cencora: Global pharmaceutical distribution and solutions provider (formerly AmerisourceBergen). Comparable as a full-line wholesaler serving retail pharmacies, hospitals, and manufacturers with specialty pharma and clinical trial logistics services.
• Cardinal Health: Global healthcare services and pharmaceutical distribution company. Comparable as a large-scale pharma wholesaler serving retail pharmacies, hospitals, and specialty pharma customers, with similar diversification into clinical and distribution services.
• McKesson: Global pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare services company. Comparable as a broad-line pharma wholesaler offering distribution, specialty pharma, and biopharma services — though operating at a much larger scale and with a different geographic focus.
• Mediq: European distributor of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and related care products to healthcare providers. Comparable as a healthcare-focused distributor operating across multiple European markets with hospital and pharmacy channels.

Regional players

• ApoEx: Swedish pharmaceutical wholesaler serving pharmacies and healthcare providers. Comparable as a Nordic regional pharma wholesaler with similar focus on pharmacy supply and hospital services, though based in Sweden rather than Denmark.
• Norsk Medisinaldepot (NMD): Norwegian pharmaceutical wholesaler (historically part of PHOENIX group). Comparable as a Nordic regional full-line pharma wholesaler serving Norwegian pharmacies and hospital pharmacies, operating under similar regulatory frameworks.

Direct peers

• Tamro: Pharmaceutical wholesaler serving the Nordic and Baltic markets, also part of the PHOENIX group. Closely comparable business model — pharma distribution to pharmacies and healthcare providers across the same broader Nordic region Nomeco targets with HealthCare Logistics.
• Oriola: Finnish-listed healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution company operating across the Nordics. Comparable as a regional pharma wholesaler and dose-dispensing provider serving pharmacies and hospital pharmacies in adjacent Nordic geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Nomeco.dk

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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