Dr. Loges

What Dr. Loges does

Dr. Loges + Co. GmbH is a German, family-owned (second generation) manufacturer of phytopharmaceutical medicines and dietary supplements, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Winsen (Luhe), Germany. The company develops plant-based prescription and over-the-counter products spanning indications such as sleep, immune support, gut health, and stress, with a portfolio that includes branded lines such as magnesium-Loges, bioticLoges, and immunLoges. The firm employs approximately 190 people and operates as a specialized Mittelstand pharmaceutical manufacturer with a clear focus on evidence-informed natural medicine.

The business model is built on a pharmacy-exclusive go-to-market: products are sold through German Apotheken and licensed mail-order pharmacies (Versandapotheken), supported by pharmacist-facing sister portals (Naturheilkunde-Apoteam, Naturheilkunde-Praxisteam) that provide training, recommendations, and brand reinforcement. Revenue is generated through wholesale and pharmacy-channel sales of branded SKUs rather than direct-to-consumer e-commerce, with an emerging international sales channel supplementing the domestic core. Recent moves such as climate-neutral certification (2026) and several new product launches indicate continued investment in portfolio expansion and ESG positioning.

Operationally, the company holds a pharmaceutical manufacturing license covering Rx-grade phytopharmaceuticals, runs an in-house production footprint in Lower Saxony, and complements distribution with digital infrastructure (Hotjar, GA4, Google Ads) for marketing analytics. The product roadmap through 2026 includes new launches (magnesium-Loges Gute Nacht mit Melatonin, bioticLoges subtilis, immunLoges direkt), suggesting active SKU refresh and lifecycle management within a mature German natural-medicine category.

Name

Dr. Loges

Legal name

Dr. Loges + Co. GmbH

Website

https://loges.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dr. Loges is a German family-owned (2nd generation) manufacturer of phytopharmaceutical medicines and dietary supplements, founded in 1958, selling a 50+ SKU portfolio exclusively through pharmacies in Germany and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Phytopharmaceuticals / Plant-based Medicines and Dietary Supplements

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

340B Program Administration & Contract Pharmacy Services (HLAFALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

OTC, Vitamins & Supplement Management (HSABALAM), Injectables & Specialty Medication Support (e.g., insulin, biologics) (HSABALAG), Chronic Condition Medication Programs (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) with Integrated Prescribing (HLALAIAH)

Keywords

• Phytopharmaceutical products
• Plant-based medicines
• Dietary supplements
• Herbal pharmaceuticals
• Pharmacy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Winsen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sale of plant-based medicines and dietary supplements via pharmacies: Core revenue stream: apothekenexklusive (pharmacy-exclusive) distribution of in-house developed phytopharmaceutical medicines and Nahrungsergänzungsmittel (dietary supplements) to end consumers via cooperating Apotheken and Versandapotheken (mail-order pharmacies). Consumers cannot purchase directly on loges.de; the company links to partner pharmacies. The product mix is recurring in the sense that consumers reorder ongoing therapy products (e.g., magnesium-Loges, vitamin B-Loges) but each individual unit sale is a one-time transaction.
2. Wholesale / pharmacy channel revenue: B2B sales into the pharmacy channel through an inside sales organization (Innendienst) and field force (Außendienst); job families explicitly include 'Pharma- oder Apotheken-Außendienst' (pharmaceutical or pharmacy outside sales), indicating a structured sales-led revenue motion with pharmacy accounts as buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dr. Loges develops, manufactures, and distributes apothekenexklusive (pharmacy-exclusive) plant-based medicines (phytopharmaceuticals) and dietary supplements across multiple therapeutic areas including menopause, stress & sleep, immunity, joints, liver, heart, vascular, and digestion. The products are sold wholesale to German apotheken (pharmacies) and cooperating Versandapotheken (mail-order pharmacies) for ultimate dispensing to end consumers, supported by a dedicated pharmacy field-sales force and a DocCheck-gated Fachkreise portal for healthcare professionals.

Product overview

Dr. Loges offers a broad portfolio of plant-based medicines (phytopharmaceuticals) and dietary supplements, organized as a family of branded specialty products rather than a single unified platform. The range spans cardiovascular (cardioLoges, corLoges Injektionslösung, cratae-Loges 450 mg Weißdorn, vasoLoges concept, vasoLoges S Homocystein), immune and infection (immunLoges, immunLoges Saft, immunLoges direkt, toxiLoges Infekt), liver and detox (silymarin-Loges, hepaLoges Injektionslösung), joint/musculoskeletal (curcumin-Loges plus Boswellia, curcumin-Loges arthro plus UC-II, flexiLoges Knorpel aktiv, tendoLoges, duroLoges osteo, teufelskralle-Loges), nervous system and cognition (neuroLoges, neuroLoges concept, memoLoges, ginkgo-Loges Injektionslösung D4, rhodioLoges, vigoLoges Ashwagandha plus, adaptoLoges, vitamin B-Loges komplett), sleep (dormiLoges, magnesium-Loges Gute Nacht mit Melatonin), gastrointestinal (gastriLoges Injektionslösung, diarrhœsan Saft, diarrhœsan elektrolyt), urology (uroLoges Injektionslösung), vascular (venoLoges Injektionslösung, tensioLoges), micronutrients (vitamin B12-Loges 500 µg, vitamin D-Loges 7.000 I.E. pflanzlich, vitamin D-Loges 5.600 I.E., D3 K2 Mg-Loges, zink-Loges concept 15 mg, selen-Loges, selen-Loges 200 μg pflanzlich, bor-Loges, magnesium-Loges vario 100 mg, omega3-Loges pflanzlich, omega3-Loges plus Astaxanthin, Q10-Loges concept 100 mg, bioticLoges subtilis, aminoLoges, catechin-Loges Grüntee-Kapseln), women's health and vitality (femiLoges, libiLoges, boswellia-Loges Weihrauch-Kapseln), allergy (allergoLoges), lipid metabolism (lipoLoges), pain therapy injection (procain-Loges 1% Injektionslösung) and dystonia (dystoLoges, dystoLoges Injektionslösung). Each product is a distinct branded SKU under the overarching "Loges" house brand, with several available in both oral and injectable (Injektionslösung) forms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• curcumin-Loges: Plant-based turmeric/curcumin preparations (e.g., curcumin-Loges plus Boswellia) for joints and inflammation support.
• dystoLoges
• femiLoges
• magnesium-Loges
• omega3-Loges
• rhodioLoges
• silymarin-Loges
• vitamin B-Loges
• bioticLoges
• immunLoges
• Naturheilkunde-Apoteam
• Naturheilkunde-Praxisteam

Products and services

• curcumin-Loges plus Boswellia Plant-based medicinal product combining curcumin and boswellia, positioned for joint and inflammation support. Sold apothekenexklusiv (pharmacy-exclusive) in Germany.
• dystoLoges Plant-based medicine to relieve inner restlessness, nervousness, and nervous organ complaints. Apothekenexklusiv distribution.
• femiLoges Plant-based medicine for natural support during menopause, containing Siberian rhubarb extract. Apothekenexklusiv distribution.
• magnesium-Loges vario 100 mg Plant-based magnesium dietary supplement in a flexible vario dosage form, for magnesium deficiency support. Apothekenexklusiv.
• omega3-Loges pflanzlich Plant-based (vegan) omega-3 supplement sourced from algae oil, supporting heart, brain, and eye health. Apothekenexklusiv.
• rhodioLoges Plant-based medicine with Rhodiola rosea to relieve stress symptoms such as fatigue and exhaustion. Apothekenexklusiv.
• silymarin-Loges Plant-based medicine with milk thistle (silymarin) extract supporting liver function and regeneration. Apothekenexklusiv.
• vitamin B-Loges komplett Complete B-vitamin complex dietary supplement in the Loges range, supporting nervous system and energy metabolism. Apothekenexklusiv.
• bioticLoges subtilis Spore-based probiotic dietary supplement using Bacillus subtilis, supporting the gut microbiome. Apothekenexklusiv.
• immunLoges direkt Direct-use immune support product (drinkable ampoules) in the immunLoges line for on-the-go use. Apothekenexklusiv.
• magnesium-Loges Gute Nacht mit Melatonin Newly launched plant-based sleep-support product combining magnesium with melatonin, marketed as a 'Gute-Nacht-Konzept' for a relaxed night and restful sleep. Apothekenexklusiv.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,260 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved between 2013 and 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Apotheker ohne GrenzenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilanthropic partnership supporting the organization's mission to improve access to medical care worldwide. Referenced on the Social Responsibility page as part of Dr. Loges' external social engagement beyond its core business.
• Himalaya-ProjektminorOthersPhilanthropic support for a Himalaya-region humanitarian aid project ('Hilfe dort, wo Ressourcen knapp sind'). Listed on the Social Responsibility page among Dr. Loges' external social engagement.
• VNP Stiftung Naturschutz Lüneburger Heide (Moorschutz-Aktie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Loges acquired a Moorschutz-Aktie from the VNP Stiftung to support conservation of the last high and low moors in the Lüneburger Heide nature reserve — moors act as natural CO2 storage and a meaningful part of the company's climate-positive strategy.
• Meta Platforms (Facebook & Instagram)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint controllership (Art. 26 DSGVO) agreement for the Dr. Loges Facebook fanpage and Instagram account. Uses Meta Insights for aggregated statistics, and Meta Pixel/_fbp for advertising and remarketing.
• Google Ireland Limited (Google Ads, GA4, Google Signals, reCAPTCHA, YouTube)coreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-product technology integration: Google Ads with conversion tracking and remarketing; Google Analytics 4 with Google Signals; Google reCAPTCHA for form security; YouTube embedded via a two-click privacy solution. Joint Ads processing agreement and Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework certification.
• Usercentrics GmbH (Cookiebot)coreTechnology or IntegrationCookie-Consent-Tool provider powering GDPR/TDDDG-compliant consent management across loges.de and sister domains (drloges.com, naturheilkunde-apoteam.de, naturheilkunde-praxisteam.de, dermatologes.de).
• DocCheck Medical Services GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on and identification service for the access-restricted Fachkreise (professional audience) area; verifies healthcare professional credentials before granting access to scientific downloads.
• CleverReach GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationNewsletter platform (double opt-in, click/open tracking) used for the monthly Dr. Loges e-mail newsletter on products, services, and naturopathy.
• Taboola Germany GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNative advertising / content recommendation network used for marketing and retargeting campaigns (Taboola cookies and pixel).
• Adform Germany GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDisplay advertising and retargeting provider used on loges.de; processes IP address and browsing behavior in anonymized form within the EEA.
• OutbrainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNative content recommendation and advertising network used to deliver interest-based content and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Crimtan Holdings LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline marketing service used for targeted advertising; processes technical information (IP, browser, OS) and usage data with appropriate safeguards (SCCs / adequacy decisions).
• ClimatePartner GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvider of the embedded 'Klimaneutral' label that links users to a ClimatePartner verification page; supports the company's climate-positive marketing positioning.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider used for load balancing (AWSALB / AWSALBCORS cookies) and hosting of loges.de assets and the TYPO3 frontend.
• Microsoft 365 (Microsoft)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternal productivity and collaboration platform used to support internal processes; processing is governed by an Art. 28 DSGVO data processing agreement with sub-processors.
• Shared IT Professional GmbH & Co. KGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal Data Protection Officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) — Thilo Noack — based in Bad Bramstedt. Acts as the company's appointed DPO under GDPR.
• Naturheilkunde-Apoteam / Naturheilkunde-PraxisteamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister community / professional portals referenced from the Fachkreise nav: Naturheilkunde-Apoteam (pharmacy team) and Naturheilkunde-Praxisteam (practice team) — domains are part of the company's overall cookie consent scope.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pascoe pharmazeutische Präparate GmbH: Family-owned German producer of plant-based and homeopathic medicines sold primarily through apotheken. Closely mirrors Dr. Loges's phytopharma positioning, indication breadth and pharmacy-exclusive channel strategy.
• Hevert Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned phytopharmaceutical and homeopathic manufacturer of plant-based medicines and dietary supplements sold through pharmacies. Closely comparable business model to Dr. Loges (apothekenexklusiv, plant-based formulations, family ownership, German Mittelstand).
• Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH: German manufacturer of natural/complementary medicines distributed through pharmacies, with a broad multi-indication portfolio. Directly comparable in phytopharma category, pharmacy-channel focus and indication breadth.
• Klosterfrau (MCM Klosterfrau Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH): German herbal and natural-medicine manufacturer with a heritage brand portfolio (Klosterfrau Melissengeist etc.) sold through German pharmacies. Closely comparable in apotheken-channel plant-based OTC positioning.
• Salus Group (Salus Haus GmbH & Co. KG): German family-owned producer of plant-based medicinal products and dietary supplements distributed through pharmacies and health-food retail. Highly comparable in phytopharma heritage, plant-based portfolio and pharmacy exclusivity.
• Weleda AG: German/Swiss manufacturer of natural medicines and anthroposophic pharmaceuticals, with a strong plant-based portfolio sold through pharmacies and natural-health channels. Comparable in product philosophy (plant-based, natural), pharmacy distribution and multi-indication portfolio.
• Bombastus-Werke AG: German traditional manufacturer of plant-based medicinal teas, essential oils and natural remedies sold through apotheken. Comparable as a mid-sized German family-owned phytopharma producer.
• WALA Heilmittel GmbH: German anthroposophic medicine manufacturer producing plant-based remedies distributed through pharmacies. Directly comparable in plant-based R&D and pharmacy-channel exclusivity.

Emerging players

• Abtswinder Naturheilmittel GmbH & Co. KG: Smaller German natural-medicine manufacturer with phytopharmaceutical and homeopathic products distributed through pharmacies. Comparable in product category but smaller in scale than Dr. Loges.
• Orthim GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of homeopathic and phytotherapeutic products including injectable solutions sold through pharmacies. Comparable in plant-based injectable and oral phytopharmaceuticals, but smaller and more niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DrLoges
• Instagraminstagram.com/dr.loges
• Xx.com/DrLogesSport

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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