What Drogarias Pacheco does

Drogarias Pacheco is a Brazilian omnichannel pharmacy retail brand operating under the Grupo DPSP corporate umbrella, headquartered at Rua do Catete, 300 in Rio de Janeiro. The company dispenses prescription and over-the-counter medications and sells adjacent categories spanning health and wellness (vitamins, supplements, health tests), mother-and-baby care, skincare and dermocosmetics, beauty, hair care, and personal hygiene. Services include in-store vaccinations, rapid testing, injectable administration, digital prescription handling, telemedicine consultation, and a contraceptives subscription. The go-to-market is multi-channel — physical stores, e-commerce (drogariaspacheco.com.br), iOS and Android apps, televendas (4020-4404), WhatsApp sales (+55-21-4020-4404), and a third-party marketplace — supported by VTEX commerce infrastructure, an owned private-label portfolio under the Ever brand (Ever Baby, Ever You, Ever Nutri, Ever Care) plus an exclusive Coenzyme Q10 SKU, and a PBM laboratory discount program. The business monetizes through unit-priced retail transactions, subscription recursives, marketplace commissions from partner sellers (Unicpharma, Amobeleza, Miligrama, Vitrine Direta, DUX, Kassio), and the Livelo loyalty partnership, while operating under ANVISA authorization (Autorização/MS 7.25279.0) and Portaria 344/98 for controlled medications.

Revenue mechanics rely on Brazilian consumer spending across pharmacy categories, with volumes driven by promotional pricing (buy-2-get-1, percentage-off second unit, bulk discounts), laboratory-backed PBM discounts, and loyalty incentives. Customer segments are horizontal across general consumers, parents of infants, beauty and personal-care shoppers, and chronic-care patients (diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, hormonal), with no disclosed enterprise or B2B anchor concentration. No AI/ML surface, funding history, M&A activity, or quantified revenue is disclosed in the available data; the business is privately held within Grupo DPSP, and the entity-level headcount figure (51–100) appears narrowly scoped relative to the operational footprint described.

Name

Drogarias Pacheco

Legal name

Drogarias Pacheco

Website

https://drogariaspacheco.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Drogarias Pacheco is a Brazilian omnichannel pharmacy retail brand under Grupo DPSP, dispensing medications, health, beauty, baby, and personal-care products through physical stores, e-commerce, mobile apps, televendas, WhatsApp, and a partner marketplace, with adjacent services including vaccines, telemedicine, and subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmacy-Led Health & Wellness Discount Retail (CRAEAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Pharmacy Omnichannel (CRAFAEAK), Value Pharmacies & Deep-Discount Pharmacy Retail (CRAEAHAB)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical products
• Health and wellness
• Beauty and personal care
• Prescription medications

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Pharmacy Sales: One-time retail transactions for medications, health supplements, personal care, cosmetics, baby products, and beauty items through e-commerce, physical stores, and mobile app.
2. Subscription Services (Assinatura): Recurring subscription model for products like contraceptives offering regular delivery and potential discounts.
3. PBM/Laboratory Discounts: Program Benefits in Medications (PBM) providing exclusive discounts for registered customers on laboratory products, generating revenue through volume and customer loyalty.
4. Marketplace Commissions: Commission revenue from partner stores (Lojas Parceiras) selling on the Drogarias Pacheco platform including Unicpharma, Amobeleza, Miligrama, Vitrine Direta, DUX, and Kassio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Drogarias Pacheco operates an omnichannel Brazilian pharmacy retail business selling prescription and over-the-counter medications, health supplements, baby care products, skincare and dermocosmetics, beauty items, and personal hygiene products through physical stores, an e-commerce website, native mobile apps, and phone/WhatsApp sales channels. The company also delivers in-store pharmaceutical services including vaccinations, rapid tests, injectable administration, telemedicine consultations, and digital prescription handling, alongside a private-label "Ever" brand portfolio and a marketplace for partner stores.

Product overview

Drogarias Pacheco is a Brazilian pharmacy chain operating primarily as an online pharmacy platform offering medications, health products, beauty, and personal care items. The core offering consists of prescription and over-the-counter medications with digital prescription handling workflows, complemented by health and wellness products (vitamins, supplements, health tests), baby care products, skincare/dermocosmetics, beauty products, and hair/personal care categories. The platform provides pharmaceutical services including vaccination, rapid testing, injectable administration, telemedicine consultations, and prescription management. Drogarias Pacheco operates a private-label brand under the 'Ever' umbrella (Ever Baby, Ever You, Ever Nutri, Ever Care) plus Coenzima Q10 private-label supplements. The business model includes loyalty programs (Livelo points, PBM/laboratory discounts), multiple fulfillment options (2-hour delivery, store pickup), and a marketplace of partner stores. The platform is built on VTEX e-commerce infrastructure with mobile apps for iOS and Android, and integrates with WhatsApp for customer service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ever: Health and wellness sub-brand offering personal care and supplement products
• Ever Baby
• Ever Care
• Ever Nutri

Products and services

• Medicamentos (Medications) Pharmaceutical products including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, generics, and specialty medications requiring controlled substance handling and digital prescription workflows.
• Saúde e Bem-estar (Health and Wellness) Vitamins, multivitamins, supplements, health tests (pregnancy, blood glucose), and first aid products for general health maintenance.
• Mamãe e Bebê (Mother and Baby) Baby care products including diapers, wipes, infant formula, baby shampoo, conditioner, soap, and breastfeeding supplies.
• Skincare / Dermocosmetics Dermatological cosmetics including facial cleansers, serums, moisturizers, sunscreen, facial masks, micellar water, and soaps for skincare routines.
• Beleza (Beauty) Beauty products including makeup, perfumes, nail polish, nail polish remover, moisturizers, and serums.
• Cabelos (Hair Care) Hair care products including shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment kits, styling cream, hair oil, hair straighteners, hair masks, hair dye, hair brushes, dryers, and anti-dandruff treatments.
• Higiene Pessoal (Personal Hygiene) Personal hygiene products including soap, deodorant, sanitary pads, adult diapers, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, denture adhesive, condoms, cotton, and cotton swabs.
• Vacinas (Vaccines) Vaccination services available at physical stores with appointment scheduling through the service portal.
• Exames e Testes Rápidos (Exams and Rapid Tests) Health screening tests including blood glucose monitoring and pregnancy tests available in-store.
• Telemedicina (Telemedicine) Remote medical consultation services accessible through the platform.
• Aplicação de Injetáveis (Injectable Administration) In-store pharmaceutical service for administering injectable medications.
• Assinatura (Subscription) Subscription service for regular delivery of products such as contraceptives with potential discounts.
• Prescrição Digital (Digital Prescription) Service allowing customers to submit digital copies of medical prescriptions for controlled medications, with multi-step verification workflow including patient information, prescription data, and document upload.
• Ever (Private Label Brand Portfolio) Own-brand product line including Ever Baby (diapers, wipes, infant care), Ever You (personal care), Ever Nutri (nutritional supplements), and Ever Care (adult care) products sold exclusively at Drogarias Pacheco.
• Desconto Laboratório / PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Program) Exclusive discount program for registered customers providing laboratory-specific discounts on medications based on CPF registration and program rules.
• Marketplace - Lojas Parceiras (Partner Stores) Third-party seller marketplace featuring partner stores including Unicpharma, Amobeleza, Miligrama, Vitrine Direta, DUX, and Kassio offering expanded product assortment.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LivelocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLoyalty program partnership where customers earn Livelo points on purchases. Exchange rate: R$1.00 = 1 ponto LIVELO. Exclusively available through the promotional hotsite, excluding medications.
• UnicpharmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner pharmacy operating on Drogarias Pacheco marketplace, selling pharmaceutical products.
• AmobelezaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner beauty store operating on Drogarias Pacheco marketplace.
• MiligramaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner store operating on Drogarias Pacheco marketplace, specializing in weight management and nutritional products.
• Vitrine DiretaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner store operating on Drogarias Pacheco marketplace.
• DUXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner store operating on Drogarias Pacheco marketplace.
• KassiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner store operating on Drogarias Pacheco marketplace, specializing in imported fragrances.
• PBM Laboratory PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram Benefits in Medications (PBM) partnerships with pharmaceutical laboratories providing exclusive discounts to registered customers. Includes programs with various major pharmaceutical companies for medication discounts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Onofre: Brazilian online pharmacy and beauty retailer (acquired by RD Saúde) offering prescription and OTC medications plus a beauty/drugstore assortment — comparable digital pharmacy proposition and direct competitor in the e-commerce channel.
• Memed: Brazilian digital health platform offering telemedicine, digital prescriptions, and pharmaceutical e-commerce — adjacent competitor that threatens Drogarias Pacheco's prescription-capture workflow and chronic-care stickiness by owning the upstream doctor-patient relationship.
• Consulta Remédios: Brazilian digital pharmacy price-comparison and e-commerce platform that aggregates medication offers from multiple drugstores — competes with Drogarias Pacheco on price discovery and online Rx fulfillment, particularly for chronic-condition patients.

Direct peers

• Ultrafarma: Discount-focused Brazilian online and physical pharmacy chain, competing aggressively on price across Rx, OTC, and beauty — a comparable in digital-first pharmacy retail with a similar broad assortment strategy.
• Extrafarma: Brazilian pharmacy chain owned by DPSP/Grupo DPSP affiliate networks historically; offers comparable drugstore categories, beauty, baby, and omnichannel retail — a regional/national peer with overlapping format.
• Pague Menos: Large Brazilian pharmacy chain with national footprint, comparable product categories (Rx, OTC, beauty, baby), own e-commerce platform, and a private-label portfolio — a direct competitor particularly on value pricing and PBM-style programs.
• Panvel Farmácias: Regional Brazilian pharmacy chain (Rio Grande do Sul) with omnichannel presence, in-store clinics, and strong private-label offering — directly comparable in store format, pharmacy services (vaccines, injectables), and digital retail strategy.
• Raia: Companion brand to Drogasil within RD Saúde; directly comparable pharmacy chain with overlapping product assortment, private-label portfolio, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment (store pickup, rapid delivery) competing in the same Brazilian metros.
• Drogaria São Paulo: Sister brand of Drogarias Pacheco within Grupo DPSP, offering the same omnichannel pharmacy retail proposition (medications, beauty, baby care, dermocosmetics, vaccines) — historically complementary geographies and now both consolidated under RD Saúde.
• Drogasil: Major Brazilian pharmacy chain and direct competitor in drug retail, OTC, beauty, and digital pharmacy. Now part of RD Saúde alongside Raia and Grupo DPSP (Drogarias Pacheco's parent group), making it the closest comparable in format, omnichannel model, and Brazilian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PachecoOnline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSfxJoRZ1jl5uNB7KRZn7yw
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/drogariaspacheco/?_rdc=1&_rdr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drogarias-pacheco-sa
• Instagraminstagram.com/drogpacheco

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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