Dr. Miller

What Dr. Miller does

Dr. Miller GmbH is a Hamburg-based, privately-held pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1927, operating a single GMP-compliant production facility at Lagerstraße 11. The company specializes in sterile injection solutions and infusions for patient-individualized therapies, leveraging Class A/B cleanrooms and advanced capabilities including lyophilisation (freeze-drying) and cryopreservation at -196°C in liquid nitrogen. With a headcount in the 11–50 range, the firm operates under German pharmaceutical regulation §13 Abs. 2b AMG, which permits physicians and licensed Heilpraktiker (naturopaths) to manufacture patient-specific medicines in the company's laboratories — a regulatory niche that anchors its primary value proposition.

The business operates four revenue streams: (1) laboratory access and self-manufacturing support under §13 AMG for physicians and naturopaths providing individualized therapies; (2) B2B contract manufacturing (Lohnherstellung) of cosmetics, dietary supplements, and food products for wellness and healthcare brands, including private-label cosmetic production; (3) specialized services including formulation development (Rezepturentwicklung), lyophilisation and cryopreservation services (Gefriertrocknung & Kryokonservierung); and (4) licensing of internally developed proprietary formulations (Lizenzvergabe). The company also runs a direct-to-consumer online shop selling dietary supplements, organ capsules (thymus, heart, liver, kidney), vitamin formulations, and cosmetics including the CRYO-DERM sub-brand. Distribution occurs via direct B2B engagement with medical professionals, the WooCommerce-based online storefront, authorized retailers and pharmacies, and licensing partnerships.

The company is led by managing director Oliver Miller and operates as an independent family-associated enterprise without disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent companies. Its go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales targeting physicians and naturopaths through consultations, professional networking, and an extensive partner ecosystem comprising 15+ German naturopath associations, physician associations, natural medicine societies, and medical media outlets (aerzteblatt, aerztezeitung, medical-tribune). All revenue is generated from the Hamburg facility with geographic operations confined to Germany.

Name

Dr. Miller

Legal name

Dr. Miller GmbH

Website

https://dr-miller-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dr. Miller GmbH is a Hamburg-based GMP-certified pharmaceutical manufacturer (founded 1927) specializing in sterile injection solutions and patient-individualized medicines produced in Class A/B cleanrooms for physicians, licensed Heilpraktiker, and B2B contract manufacturing clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterile Fill-Finish & Aseptic Manufacturing CDMO (HLAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compounding Pharmacies (Sterile/Non-Sterile) (HLAFALAE), Contract Development & Manufacturing for Generics (CDMO/CMO) (HLAIABAI)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical contract manufacturing
• Sterile injection manufacturing
• Freeze-drying lyophilisation services
• GMP-compliant cleanroom production
• Dietary supplement manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing (Lohnherstellung): Professional manufacturing of dietary supplements, cosmetics, and liquid formulations in GMP-compliant sterile rooms. Services include small batch production for product launches and larger batches for established products.
2. Licensing (Lizenzvergabe): Proprietary products offered to interested companies through attractive licensing models, creating sustainable partnerships and utilization of development ideas.
3. Self-Manufacturing Laboratory Rental: Provision of pharmaceutical laboratories to physicians and naturopaths for self-manufacturing of medications under §13 AMG, enabling personalized patient therapies.
4. Direct Product Sales: Online shop sales of foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics including capsules, liquids, and cream formulations directly to consumers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dr. Miller GmbH manufactures sterile injectable drugs and infusions in GMP-compliant Class A/B cleanrooms, provides contract manufacturing services for cosmetics, dietary supplements and food products, offers freeze-drying/cryopreservation services, custom formulation development, and licenses proprietary products to other companies. The company also rents laboratory facilities to physicians and licensed Heilpraktiker to self-manufacture patient-individualized medications under §13 AMG.

Product overview

Dr. Miller GmbH is a Hamburg-based pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1927 with over 90 years of experience. The company operates as both a product manufacturer and service provider in four main areas: (1) Self-manufactured sterile pharmaceuticals (Arzneimittel) for injection/infusion including patient-individualized medications under §13 AMG, (2) Contract manufacturing (Lohnherstellung) of cosmetics, food supplements, and food products with GMP-compliant facilities, (3) Specialized services including freeze-drying/cryopreservation (Gefriertrocknung & Kryokonservierung) and custom formulation development (Rezepturentwicklung), and (4) Licensing of proprietary products. The company maintains GMP-compliant Class A/B sterile cleanrooms and serves medical professionals, wellness clinics, and B2B partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CRYO-DERM: Thymus-based cosmetic cream with anti-aging effects.

Products and services

• Arzneimittel (Selbstherstellung) - Sterile Injectables for Self-Manufacturing Sterile injection solutions and infusions manufactured in GMP-compliant Class A/B cleanrooms pursuant to §13 of the German Medicines Act (AMG). Enables physicians and Heilpraktiker to produce patient-individualized medications including high-dose Vitamin C and complex nutrient combinations.
• Kosmetik (Private Label Cosmetics) Contract manufactured cosmetics including day cream, night cream, facial oil, serums/concentrates, and fluids available for private label or own brand production. Receptures are guaranteed exclusive to the client.
• Nahrungsergänzungsmittel - Dietary Supplements Food supplements manufactured under controlled laboratory conditions including organ capsules and drinks (thymus, heart, liver, kidney), Vitamin C and B formulations, Alpha-Liponsäure, Glutathion, MSM, and Weihrauch-Extrakt supplements. Available direct from manufacturer or via authorized distributors and pharmacies.
• Lebensmittel - Food Products Food products processed from carefully selected raw materials into liquid drinks, powdered or lyophilized formats. Products are manufactured under highest quality and hygiene standards with testing for zoonoses, sterility, and pyrogenicity.
• Lohnherstellung - Contract Manufacturing Service Contract manufacturing service for cosmetics, food supplements, and food products in GMP-compliant facilities. Offers liquid filling, capsule/tablet/powder production, and cosmetic manufacturing with flexible batch sizes from small series to larger quantities.
• Gefriertrocknung & Kryokonservierung - Freeze-Drying and Cryopreservation Lyophilization (freeze-drying) and cryopreservation services at ultra-low temperatures (-196°C liquid nitrogen shock freezing, -80°C long-term storage). Includes stability monitoring, dry ice transport packaging, and full documentation for maximum active ingredient preservation.
• Rezepturentwicklung - Custom Formulation Development Custom formulation development service including formulation consulting, dosage optimization based on molecular weight and protein content, stability studies, and scaling from laboratory recipes to serial production.
• Lizenzvergabe - Product Licensing Service Licensing service for proprietary products developed internally, offered to interested companies through attractive licensing models for sustainable utilization of development ideas.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• interbiologicaminorOthersPartner listed in the partners section of the company website. Nature of partnership not explicitly detailed.
• fakodhcoreOthersNaturopath association (Heilpraktikerverband) listed as partner. Represents natural medicine practitioners.
• bdhn (Bund Deutscher Heilpraktiker)coreOthersGerman Naturopath Association (Bund Deutscher Heilpraktiker) partner for professional network.
• vdh-heilpraktikercoreOthersAssociation of German Naturopaths (Verband Deutscher Heilpraktiker) partner.
• udh-bundesverband.decoreOthersFederal Association of German Naturopaths partner.
• fvdh.decoreOthersAssociation partner for naturopaths.
• freieheilpraktiker.comcoreOthersAssociation of Free Naturopaths partner.
• heilpraktiker.orgcoreOthersGerman Naturopathy Association partner.
• ddh-online.decoreOthersGerman Naturopaths Association partner.
• ignh.decoreOthersNaturopathy association partner.
• zaen.org (Zentralverband der Ärzte für Naturheilverfahren)coreOthersCentral Association of Physicians for Natural Medicine (Zentralverband der Ärzte für Naturheilverfahren) - physician association partner.
• chelat.bizminorOthersPhysician association partner focused on chelation therapy.
• hufelandgesellschaft.decoreOthersHufeland Society for Natural Medicine partner - important society for natural healing methods.
• chelat-gesellschaft.deminorOthersChelation Society partner for natural medicine.
• biokrebs.deminorOthersMedia partner for alternative cancer treatments information.
• medical-tribune.deminorOthersMedical Tribune media partner - professional medical publication.
• aerzteblatt.deminorOthersGerman Medical Journal (Ärzteblatt) media partner - leading German medical publication.
• aerztezeitung.deminorOthersMedical Newspaper (Ärztezeitung) media partner.
• imd-berlin.deminorOthersTesting laboratory (Institute for Medical Diagnostics) partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Apomix Apothekengruppe: German compounding pharmacy group specializing in individualized sterile and non-sterile preparations for physicians and patients. Highly comparable to Dr. Miller's §13 AMG laboratory-rental model for individualized compounding, competing for the same physician/naturopath customer base.
• Hänseler AG: Swiss GMP-certified manufacturer of sterile liquid pharmaceuticals, infusions, and injectables, plus contract manufacturing. Comparable to Dr. Miller as a smaller specialized sterile injectable manufacturer and CDMO serving the DACH pharmacy/healthcare market.
• PharmaZell GmbH: German pharmaceutical CDMO with capabilities in sterile and aseptic manufacturing. Comparable to Dr. Miller as a mid-sized German GMP manufacturer offering contract manufacturing for the pharma industry.
• Haupt Pharma Amareg GmbH: German sterile and solid-dose CDMO operating multiple GMP sites in Germany. Directly comparable to Dr. Miller as a German-based contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical preparations, but with significantly larger scale and broader dosage-form coverage.
• Hameln Pharma GmbH: German pharmaceutical manufacturer specialized in sterile injectables and ampoule production. Comparable to Dr. Miller on sterile injectable manufacturing under GMP, but operates at significantly larger commercial scale.
• Rottendorf Pharma GmbH: German CDMO specializing in solid and semi-solid dosage forms with GMP-certified facilities. Comparable to Dr. Miller as a mid-sized German pharmaceutical contract manufacturer serving B2B pharma customers under GMP standards.

Broad incumbents

• Recipharm AB: Major European CDMO offering sterile fill-finish, injectables, and biologics services across multiple countries. Comparable in offering sterile injectable contract manufacturing but operates at much larger scale with broader geographic reach than Dr. Miller.
• Catalent, Inc. Global CDMO with strong sterile fill-finish and injectable manufacturing capabilities, including softgel and biologics. Comparable to Dr. Miller on sterile injectable CDMO services but at global scale with a substantially broader customer and modality footprint.
• NextPharma Technologies Holding GmbH: European CDMO with sterile and aseptic fill-finish capabilities across multiple sites. Comparable to Dr. Miller on GMP sterile contract manufacturing but offers broader dosage forms and pan-European distribution.
• Aenova Group: One of the largest pharmaceutical CDMOs in Europe, headquartered in Germany, offering sterile liquids, injectables, solids, and softgel capabilities. Comparable to Dr. Miller on GMP sterile manufacturing and contract manufacturing services, but operates at far greater scale and breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel
• Facebookfacebook.com/411382065554855

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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