Nordstadt Apotheke

What Nordstadt Apotheke does

Nordstadt Apotheke is a sole-proprietorship neighborhood pharmacy operating at Bergstr. 123 in the Nordstadt district of Weinheim, Germany, founded in 2000 and owner-operated by pharmacist Christian Wirth e.K. The business dispenses prescription and OTC medications through a brick-and-mortar store, complemented by a multi-channel digital ordering stack: an online pre-order shop and e-prescription (E-Rezept) application built on WordPress and powered by the IhreApotheken webshop platform, messenger-based prescription upload via WhatsApp and Signal, phone/fax/email ordering, and an in-house same-day botendienst courier delivery service covering the city district for orders placed before 15:00. Supporting services include rental of Medela breast pumps (up to 12 units), baby scales, and blood pressure monitors; a customer account (Kundenkonto) offering up to 3% skonto and annual receipt aggregation for tax/health-insurance purposes; laboratory diagnostics referrals through MVZ GANZIMMUN GmbH; and a FRAG DIE APOTHEKE live chat widget for expert pharmacist consultations.

The revenue model is dominated by regulated prescription dispensing and OTC product sales under standard German pharmacy pricing, supplemented by small but diversified streams from equipment rental (usage-based daily fees plus deposits) and ancillary services (delivery, annual receipt compilation, lab referral). Customer acquisition is primarily local and word-of-mouth within the Weinheim community, supported by Google Maps/local search presence, the website, social media profiles, and accessibility compliance under BFSG. The technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: WordPress CMS, Advanced Custom Fields, Complianz consent management, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Google Maps API, and LiveChat (Text Inc.) — with no AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary software disclosed. The competitive position rests on pharmacist specialization (notably in naturopathy and homeopathy), the convenience of same-day local delivery, and digital ordering parity rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

Nordstadt Apotheke

Legal name

Nordstadt-Apotheke, Inhaber: Christian Wirth e.K.

Website

https://apotheke-nordstadt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nordstadt Apotheke is a sole-proprietorship community pharmacy in Weinheim, Germany, dispensing prescriptions and OTC products to local residents through a physical store, online pre-order shop, e-prescription application, and same-day in-house delivery within the city district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Weinheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medication Sales: Core revenue stream from dispensing prescription (rezeptpflichtige) medications. Requires original prescription for fulfillment; accepts e-prescriptions via website application.
2. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Sales: Sales of non-prescription medications and health products, including freeverkäufliche Arzneimittel. Available for online pre-order and in-store purchase.
3. Medical Equipment Rental: Rental revenue from medical devices including Medela breast pumps (fees based on health insurance plus €60 deposit), baby scales (€0.50/day with €20 deposit), and blood pressure monitors (€1/day with €20 deposit).
4. Customer Account Services: Account holders receive up to 3% skonto discount on eligible products. Annual receipt service for tax and health insurance documentation.
5. Botendienst (Delivery Service): Same-day delivery service within the city district for online orders placed before 15:00. Original prescriptions collected upon delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nordstadt Apotheke is a neighborhood pharmacy in Weinheim, Germany, dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medications both in-store and via its online webshop. The pharmacy offers same-day local delivery through its in-house Botendienst for orders placed before 15:00, supports e-prescription redemption via the website, and rents out medical equipment including Medela breast pumps, baby scales, and blood pressure monitors. Customers can also open a Kundenkonto (customer account) for up to 3% skonto discounts, automated drug-interaction safety checks, and annual receipt collection for tax or health insurance purposes.

Product overview

Nordstadt Apotheke operates as a neighborhood pharmacy in Weinheim, Germany, offering a unified service model that combines in-person pharmaceutical care with a digital-first online platform. The core offering centers on prescription fulfillment and medication dispensing through both physical visits and online pre-ordering (Online Vorbestellung) via the IhreApotheken webshop platform. The product portfolio includes E-Rezept (e-prescription) redemption through a dedicated web application, same-day courier delivery (Botendienst) for orders placed before 3 PM, and equipment rental services (Verleih) including Medela breast pumps, baby scales, and blood pressure monitors. Supporting digital services include customer accounts (Kundenkonto) with up to 3% discounts and annual receipt generation, laboratory diagnostics referral, medical aids prescription fulfillment, and messenger-based prescription upload via WhatsApp/Signal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Vorbestellung (Online Pre-Order) Online prescription and medication pre-ordering system that allows customers to reserve medications through the pharmacy's website, with same-day courier delivery (Botendienst) for orders placed before 15:00. Supports prescription uploads via messenger services (WhatsApp, Signal) and accepts both paper and e-prescriptions.
• E-Rezept Einlösung (E-Prescription Redemption) Digital e-prescription processing through the website application, enabling customers to redeem electronic prescriptions directly via the pharmacy's online service.
• Medela Milchpumpen Verleih (Medela Breast Pump Rental) Rental service for Medela breast pumps, the highest-quality pumps for young mothers, with up to 12 units available. Rental fees are based on individual health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenkasse) coverage plus a €60 deposit.
• Babywaagen Verleih (Baby Scale Rental) Baby scale rental service at €0.50 per day rental fee with a €20 deposit required, for parents who need to monitor infant weight at home.
• Blutdruckmessgeräte Verleih (Blood Pressure Monitor Rental) Blood pressure monitor rental service at €1.00 per day with a €20 deposit, for short-term home monitoring needs.
• Botendienst Lieferservice (Courier Delivery Service) Same-day courier delivery service (Botendienst) within the Weinheim city district for medications and prescriptions ordered before 15:00 on weekdays. Original paper prescriptions are handed to the driver upon delivery.
• Kundenkonto (Customer Account) Personal customer account (Kundenkonto) managed through the IhreApotheken platform, offering up to 3% skonto discount on eligible products, automated drug-interaction safety checks, and annual receipt generation for tax or health insurance documentation.
• Jahresbeleg-Sammel-Konto (Annual Receipt Collection Account) Service for collecting and storing receipts for health insurance co-payments and cash purchases throughout the year, generating annual statements for tax or health insurance reimbursement purposes. Available at no additional charge for account holders.
• Labor-Diagnostik (Laboratory Diagnostics) Specimen analysis service through partner laboratory MVZ GANZIMMUN GmbH in Mainz, with the option to book consultation appointments to discuss laboratory results digitally.
• Hilfsmittel-Rezept-Belieferung (Medical Aids Prescription Fulfillment) Processing and delivery of medical aids prescriptions (Hilfsmittel-Rezept), with fulfillment potentially coordinated through Sanitätshaus (medical supply store) partners when the pharmacy cannot supply directly. Customers are informed transparently during the pre-order process.
• Messenger-Bestellung (Messenger Order Service) Prescription upload service via messenger apps (WhatsApp and Signal) allowing customers to send photos of prescriptions. The original paper prescription is handed to the courier upon delivery for verification.
• Reise- und Hausapotheke Überprüfung (Travel and Home Pharmacy Review) Consultation service to review and advise on home and travel pharmacy contents for optimal preparedness, with seasonal promotions tailored to current health needs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IhreApotheken GmbH & Co. KGaAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIhreApotheken provides the webshop platform and technical infrastructure for Nordstadt Apotheke's online ordering system, customer accounts, and prescription management. The partnership includes a data processing agreement (Auftragsverarbeitungsvereinbarung) for handling customer data including prescription information and health data.
• mylife media GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersNordstadt Apotheke offers customers the option to subscribe to the 'MyLife' health magazine as a free e-paper. Customer data is shared with mylife media for newsletter delivery. Subscription is voluntary and can be revoked at any time.
• MVZ GANZIMMUN GmbHminorOthersWhen customers send samples for laboratory diagnostics, MVZ GANZIMMUN GmbH (Mainz) performs the analysis. Customers can book consultation appointments to discuss laboratory results digitally. Data processing at the laboratory is managed by GANZIMMUN itself.
• Sanitätshaus PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIf Nordstadt Apotheke cannot fulfill a medical aids prescription (Hilfsmittel-Rezept) directly, they recommend fulfillment through Sanitätshaus (medical supply store) partners. Customers are informed transparently during the pre-order process and by email about alternative fulfillment options.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nordstadtapo

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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