IQDoctor

What IQDoctor does

IQDoctor (legal entity IQM Medical Limited) is a UK-registered online pharmacy founded in 2016 by superintendent pharmacist Omar El-Gohary and headquartered in Birmingham. The company operates a fully self-serve, direct-to-consumer e-commerce model in which patients complete online medical questionnaires that are clinically reviewed by GPhC-registered UK prescribers, receive private prescriptions where appropriate, and have medications dispatched via tracked delivery. The product portfolio spans 20+ treatment categories including weight loss (GLP-1 injectables Mounjaro and Wegovy requiring cold-chain handling), erectile dysfunction (Sildenafil, Tadalafil, branded Viagra, Cialis, Spedra), hair loss, sexual health, women's health, children's health, migraines, allergies, and general health, supplemented by at-home health testing kits, NAD+ supplements, vitamins, and skincare.

The underlying technology is a purpose-built online consultation platform with an integrated prescription management system. Notable technical components include a remote consultation workflow combining questionnaires, secure messaging, telephone, and image/video assessment, plus pharmacy-grade cold-chain delivery packaging (Woolcool) maintaining 2°C–8°C for up to 48 hours. The platform is GPhC-registered (number 9010411) and MHRA-authorised, with all eight prescribers individually GPhC-registered, and is operated under UK GDPR with an ISO 27001-referenced information security posture. Fulfillment is partially outsourced to a third-party dispensing pharmacy (Envaro Ltd), with delivery executed through Royal Mail and DPD across the UK including remote regions.

The business model is a one-time prescription medication sale with an embedded delivery transaction fee, monetised primarily through retail pricing on medications (e.g., Sildenafil from £1.45 per tablet) and delivery charges ranging from £2.99 to £15.99, with free delivery on orders above £30. Customer acquisition is driven by SEO-optimised treatment landing pages, a 243-article health blog, an email newsletter, a £40/£40 refer-a-friend programme, and earned media in major UK publications. The customer base is exclusively UK individual consumers, with no enterprise or NHS contracts disclosed, and the company has no institutional investors, operating as a founder-controlled private business.

Name

IQDoctor

Legal name

IQM Medical Limited

Website

https://iqdoctor.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IQDoctor is a UK-registered online pharmacy (IQM Medical Limited) selling private prescriptions and pharmacy treatments — including GLP-1 weight loss injectables, ED medications, hair loss, and general health — directly to UK consumers via a self-serve online consultation and tracked delivery platform, founded in 2016 and based in Birmingham.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Pharmacy

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Men’s Health Prescribing + Pharmacy Delivery Platforms (HLALAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmacy & Health Essentials Delivery (CRAFAFAI), Cardiometabolic RPM & Chronic Disease Management (diabetes, hypertension, CHF, obesity) (HLALAFAA)

Keywords

• Online pharmacy
• Private prescriptions
• Weight loss treatments
• Erectile dysfunction medication
• Digital healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medication Sales: Sale of prescription and non-prescription medications including weight loss treatments (Mounjaro, Wegovy), erectile dysfunction medications (Viagra, Sildenafil, Cialis), hair loss treatments, and other pharmacy products. All prescriptions are issued following free clinical consultations.
2. Delivery Services: Revenue generated from delivery charges including standard delivery (£2.99-£3.99), tracked next day delivery (£3.99-£5.99), express delivery options (£6.99-£15.99), and cold chain delivery for weight loss injectables (from £4.99). Free delivery on orders over £30.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IQDoctor is a UK-registered online pharmacy that provides remote private medical consultations, issues prescriptions via GPhC-registered prescribers, and dispenses medications with tracked delivery, including cold chain packaging for temperature-sensitive injectables. The service covers men's health, women's health, kids' health, and general health conditions, with medications dispatched same-day when approved before 3pm.

Product overview

IQDoctor operates as an online pharmacy platform providing a unified suite of remote healthcare services. The core offering consists of an online consultation platform where patients complete medical questionnaires reviewed by UK-registered prescribers, who issue private prescriptions where clinically appropriate. Dispensed medications are delivered via tracked services including cold-chain packaging for temperature-sensitive injectables. The treatment portfolio spans multiple categories including Weight Loss (GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro), Erectile Dysfunction (Sildenafil, Tadalafil, branded Viagra), Hair Loss, Migraines, Allergies, and general health products. Additional services include a referral programme, health testing kits, vitamins/NAD+ supplements, and skincare products. The platform is complemented by a blog providing clinical guides and health information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Consultation and Private Prescription Service End-to-end remote private healthcare service where UK adult patients complete online medical questionnaires, receive clinical review and private prescription from UK-registered GPhC prescribers, and have dispensed medications delivered to their home. Service spans men's health, women's health, kids' health, and general health conditions.
• Weight Loss Treatments GLP-1 weight management medications such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, prescribed following online consultation and dispatched with temperature-controlled cold chain delivery to UK patients.
• Erectile Dysfunction Treatments Prescription erectile dysfunction medications including Sildenafil (generic Viagra), branded Viagra, Tadalafil/Cialis, and Spedra, available in multiple dosages via private online consultation.
• Hair Loss Treatments Prescription hair loss medications including Finasteride and other treatments for male pattern baldness, issued via online consultation.
• Sexual Health Treatments Medications for sexual health conditions including premature ejaculation treatments and treatments for sexually transmitted infections, prescribed following online clinical review.
• Migraine Treatments Prescription migraine medications including triptans and CGRP inhibitor treatments for adults in the UK.
• Allergy Treatments Allergy medications including both over-the-counter and prescription options issued through online consultation for UK patients.
• Acid Reflux Treatments Prescription medications for acid reflux and related digestive conditions available via online clinical review.
• Malaria Prevention Treatments Travel health medications for malaria prevention prescribed through online consultation for UK travellers.
• Morning After Pill Emergency contraception medication issued following online clinical review for UK women.
• At-Home Health Tests At-home health testing kits including blood tests, pregnancy tests, and vitamin deficiency tests that customers can order through the platform.
• Vitamins and NAD+ Supplements Vitamin, mineral, and NAD+ nutritional supplements for general cellular energy, metabolic health, and various health needs available through the online pharmacy.
• Skin Care Treatments Skincare treatments and products for acne, dry skin, and other dermatological conditions sold through the online pharmacy platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders approved before 3pm dispatched same day for next working day delivery
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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.

• Royal MailcoreOthersPrimary delivery partner for standard and tracked parcels across the UK including remote areas such as Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, and Channel Islands.
• DPDcoreOthersExpress delivery partner for guaranteed next working day delivery service. Not available for remote areas including Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, and Channel Islands.
• Envaro LtdcoreOthersThird-party dispensing pharmacy that fulfils some orders depending on treatment, dispensing location, stock availability, operational requirements, and customer location. Dispensing pharmacy details provided on prescription label and order confirmation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zava: UK and European online doctor and pharmacy providing remote consultations, prescriptions and home delivery across men's health, women's health and chronic conditions — directly comparable online prescribing and dispensing model.
• UK Meds: UK online pharmacy offering private prescriptions and delivery for weight loss (including Mounjaro/Wegovy), ED, hair loss and other conditions — direct competitor with overlapping treatment set and self-serve model.
• Pharmica: UK-registered online pharmacy offering private prescriptions for ED, weight loss, hair loss and general health via online consultation and home delivery — directly overlapping IQDoctor's product catalogue and self-serve GTM motion.
• Simple Online Pharmacy: Scottish-based UK online pharmacy with weight loss (including Mounjaro/Wegovy), ED and general health offerings — directly comparable online prescribing model with cold-chain delivery.
• MedExpress: UK-based online pharmacy and clinic delivering private prescriptions for weight loss, ED, hair loss and other conditions with home delivery — overlapping catalogue and customer profile.
• The Independent Pharmacy: GPhC-registered UK online pharmacy providing private prescriptions and home delivery for men's and women's health conditions — directly comparable online prescribing and dispensing business.

Broad incumbents

• Boots Online Doctor: Boots' NHS-linked online doctor service offering private prescriptions across weight loss, ED, hair loss and women's health with click-and-collect and delivery — broader incumbent with much larger brand and physical pharmacy network.
• LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor: UK high-street pharmacy's online consultation and prescription service covering weight management, ED, hair loss and travel health — same regulated UK online pharmacy category with substantially larger parent backing.
• Superdrug Online Doctor: High-street pharmacy chain's online doctor service offering remote prescriptions for weight loss, ED, hair loss and STI treatment with home delivery — overlapping catalogue, larger brand and broader retail footprint than IQDoctor.

Emerging players

• Cloud Pharmacy: Smaller UK online pharmacy offering private prescriptions and home delivery for ED, weight loss and general health — partially overlapping emerging competitor in the same self-serve niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IQDoctorUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/OnlineDoctor.Pharmacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iqdoctor

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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