Farmacia Vegas

What Farmacia Vegas does

Farmacia Vegas is a family-owned neighborhood pharmacy established in 1964 in the El Llano district of Gijón, Asturias, Spain, currently operated by third-generation principal pharmacist Fernando Vegas García (COF Asturias registration 2503). The business runs from a single corner location at Avenida Schulz 40-42 and offers six core services: free hair analysis using a 50×/200× trichology microcamera, capillary blood biochemical tests with results delivered in 5–10 minutes, personalized nutrition and diet plans, parapharmacy and dermocosmetics retail (stocking La Roche-Posay, ISDIN, CeraVe, Avène, Eucerin, Neutrogena, and Nutralie), in-house compounded formulas (fórmulas magistrales) prepared in a certified laboratory per the Spanish National Formulary, and a permanent daytime on-duty pharmacy service operating 9:00–21:00, 365 days per year. As the only permanent daytime duty pharmacy in Gijón, it holds a distinctive regulatory and operational position relative to competitors that rotate through scheduled night-time duty shifts managed by the regional pharmacists' association.

The business operates a horizontal segmentation model serving local residents and walk-in customers across multiple use cases including prescription and OTC dispensing, biochemical health monitoring, dermatological cosmetics, hair and scalp diagnostics, personalized nutrition, and customized compounded medications for patients with specific dosing or excipient requirements. Revenue is generated through transaction fees (medicine dispensing, parapharmacy retail, compounded prescriptions) and professional service fees (biochemical testing, nutrition counseling), with free services (hair analysis, pharmacist advice) functioning as lead-generation mechanisms that drive paid service and product sales. An automated dispensing robot manages a stock of 10,000+ medication and parapharmacy references to support rapid retrieval across the extended-hours operating model.

Distribution is exclusively physical retail — no online medicine sales are conducted under Spanish pharmaceutical regulations — accepting electronic prescriptions from SESPA and all Spanish autonomous communities. The pharmacy is GDPR-compliant and operates under Spain's Law 44/2003 governing health professions, with no external investors, parent company, or institutional capital involvement. A mobile application is planned for 2026, the multilingual website (Spanish, English, French) and Google Business Profile support local search visibility, and demand is principally driven by multi-generational community relationships and word-of-mouth rather than paid marketing.

Name

Farmacia Vegas

Legal name

Farmacia Vegas — Ldo. Fernando Vegas García

Website

https://farmacia.vegas

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Farmacia Vegas is a family-owned neighborhood pharmacy in Gijón, Spain, operating since 1964 under third-generation pharmacist Fernando Vegas García. It dispenses medicines and offers free hair analysis, biochemical testing, nutrition counseling, dermocosmetics, and compounded formulas from a single 365-day location.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Pharmacies (Sterile/Non-Sterile) (HLAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pharmacy Front-End & Sundries Distribution (Health & Wellness, Personal Care, Convenience) (CRAOAHAG)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Pharmaceutical dispensing
• Dermocosmetic products
• Compounded medications
• Biochemical testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor Locks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicine Dispensing: Core pharmacy dispensing of prescription and OTC medicines. Operated under strict Spanish pharmaceutical regulations. Accepts electronic prescriptions from SESPA (Servicio de Salud del Principado de Asturias) and prescriptions from any autonomous community in Spain.
2. Parafarmacia and Dermocosmetics Sales: Sale of dermopharmacy products including La Roche-Posay, ISDIN, Nutralie, CeraVe, Avène, Eucerin, Neutrogena and other clinically-proven brands. Also includes phytotherapy, natural hygiene products, supplements, and sports nutrition.
3. Biochemical Testing Services: Quick biochemical tests from capillary blood with results in 5-10 minutes. Tests include glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, full lipid profile, uric acid, haemoglobin, and blood group. Prices not publicly disclosed; customers inquire at counter.
4. Compounded Formulas (Fórmulas Magistrales): Personalized medicines prepared in-house according to individual medical prescription when commercial medicines don't exist, don't exist in the right dose, or when patient cannot tolerate an excipient. Prepared in certified laboratory following Spanish National Formulary with quality controls and batch documentation.
5. Nutrition and Diet Counseling: Personalized nutrition plans with ongoing pharmacist follow-up for weight management, food intolerances, sports nutrition, and specific conditions (diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, IBS). Conducted by qualified dietitian.
6. Free Services (Lead Generation): Free hair analysis (scalp diagnosis with microcamera) and free pharmacist advice. These services generate customer relationships and drive sales of parapharmacy products and other billable services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Farmacia Vegas is a neighbourhood pharmacy dispensing prescription and OTC medicines, compounded formulas (fórmulas magistrales) prepared in its certified laboratory, and a curated selection of dermocosmetic and parapharmacy products. It supplements dispensing with diagnostic and wellness services including capillary blood biochemical tests, free trichoscopy-based hair analysis, personalised nutrition and diet plans, and orthopaedic/wheelchair rental — all delivered in-person from a single Gijón storefront open 365 days per year.

Product overview

Farmacia Vegas is a neighbourhood pharmacy in Gijón offering six core services: free hair analysis with professional trichoscopy (50×/200× microcamera), biochemical tests (glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood group) with 5–10 minute results, personalised nutrition and diet plans with ongoing follow-up, dermopharmacy and parapharmacy with pharmacist-guided brand recommendations (La Roche-Posay, ISDIN, CeraVe, Avène, Eucerin, Neutrogena), compounded formulas (fórmulas magistrales) prepared in-house per medical prescription, and permanent daytime on-duty pharmacy (9:00–21:00, 365 days). Additional services include veterinary pharmacy, homeopathy, orthopaedics, wheelchair rental, blood pressure checks, food intolerance testing, health talks, and natural cosmetics. A mobile app is planned for 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Análisis Capilar (Hair Analysis) Free trichoscopy service using a professional digital microcamera at 50× and 200× magnification with LED light to assess scalp and follicle health. Detects early signs of androgenetic, telogen, and diffuse alopecia, and diagnoses flaking, seborrhoea, dermatitis, and sensitivity. Provides personalised treatment recommendations. Targeted at individuals with hair or scalp concerns.
• Análisis Bioquímicos (Biochemical Tests) Capillary blood tests from a fingertip prick measuring glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, full lipid profile, uric acid, haemoglobin, and ABO+Rh blood group. Most results delivered in 5–10 minutes; blood group result within 24 hours. No appointment required. Targeted at individuals seeking quick health parameter checks without medical-appointment waits.
• Nutrición y Dietas (Nutrition and Diets) Personalised nutrition and diet plans with ongoing pharmacist follow-up, addressing weight management, food intolerances, sports nutrition, and specific conditions such as diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, and IBS. Conducted by a qualified dietitian. Targeted at individuals seeking structured nutritional guidance with continuous support.
• Parafarmacia y Dermofarmacia Sale of dermopharmacy products with pharmacist guidance, featuring clinically-proven brands including La Roche-Posay, ISDIN, Nutralie, CeraVe, Avène, Eucerin, and Neutrogena. Includes treatment cosmetics, hygiene products, dermatology items, phytotherapy, natural hygiene, supplements, and sports nutrition. Targeted at consumers seeking pharmacist-recommended dermocosmetic and parapharmacy products.
• Fórmulas Magistrales (Compounded Formulas) Bespoke medicines compounded in the pharmacy's certified laboratory based on individual medical prescriptions. Prepared when commercial medicines do not exist, do not exist in the required dose, or when the patient cannot tolerate an excipient (e.g., lactose, gluten, colorings). Includes dermatology (acne, rosacea, dermatitis) and paediatric weight-based preparations. Follows Spanish National Formulary with quality controls and batch documentation. Targeted at patients with prescriptions requiring personalised formulations.
• Farmacia de Guardia Diurna (Permanent Daytime On-Duty Pharmacy) Pharmacy on-duty service open 9:00–21:00 every day of the year (365 days), including public holidays, weekends, Christmas, Easter, and summer. Pharmacist available throughout all operating hours, no lunch closure. The only permanent daytime on-duty pharmacy in Gijón. Targeted at Gijón residents needing daytime pharmacy access outside standard hours.
• Farmacia Veterinaria (Veterinary Pharmacy)

Quantifiable outcome

• 365 days/year open (9:00-21:00), including public holidays, weekends, and without lunch closure
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Vital PlusminorOthersSpecialist laboratory that Farmacia Vegas works with to offer hair treatment products with proven clinical efficacy. Vital Plus supplies specialized hair loss lotions and treatments recommended by pharmacists following trichoscopy diagnosis. This is a product supply relationship for the hair analysis service, not a formal strategic partnership.
• La Roche-Posay, ISDIN, Nutralie, CeraVe, Avène, Eucerin, NeutrogenaminorOthersReference dermocosmetic brands stocked at Farmacia Vegas parapharmacy. These are brands with clinically-proven efficacy that pharmacists recommend as part of dermo-pharmacy service. Working with these brands supports the parapharmacy and dermopharmacy recommendation service. No formal partnership agreements mentioned; these are standard supplier/product relationships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cofares: Spain's leading pharmaceutical cooperative and distributor, serving the majority of Spanish community pharmacies. Relevant incumbent providing the wholesale backbone and increasingly retail-adjacent services to pharmacies like Farmacia Vegas.
• DocMorris: Switzerland-based leading European online pharmacy with cross-border OTC and parapharmacy sales into Spain. Comparable as a European-scale pharmacy operator pursuing a digital-first model that contrasts with Farmacia Vegas's physical, relationship-driven model.
• Alliance Healthcare España: Major pharmaceutical wholesaler and pharmacy services operator in Spain (parent of Farmacias Trébol). Sets the competitive supply and retail-services context in which independent pharmacies like Farmacia Vegas operate.
• Farmacias Trébol: One of the largest Spanish pharmacy chains (now part of Alliance Healthcare), operating broad dispensary and parapharmacy services across multiple locations. Comparable as a same-country pharmacy operator, though it competes on scale rather than the personalized service model.

Emerging players

• PromoFarma: Spanish online pharmacy and beauty retailer aggregating OTC, parapharmacy, and cosmetics SKUs across brands stocked at Farmacia Vegas (La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Avène, Eucerin, etc.). Directly comparable on product mix but competes via online convenience and pricing.
• Mifarma: Leading Spanish online pharmacy selling OTC, parapharmacy, dermocosmetics, and personal care with home delivery. Represents the digital channel Farmacia Vegas has explicitly opted out of, making it the primary emerging competitor for non-prescription basket share.

Direct peers

• Apoteca Natura: European network of independent pharmacies with a similar philosophy of personalized pharmacist advice, natural products, and community-rooted service. Most directly comparable to Farmacia Vegas in its combination of dispensing plus advisory and dermopharmacy offerings.

Others

• Multiópticas: Spanish health-and-personal-care retail chain (optics, audiology, low vision). Comparable as a Spanish healthcare retail operator with similar neighborhood-store model and broad service offering, though operating in a different vertical.
• Sanitas (pharmacy/health services): Major Spanish private health insurer and provider with retail clinics and pharmacy-adjacent services. Relevant ecosystem participant shaping patient expectations for walk-in health services in Spain, though not a direct dispensary competitor.
• El Corte Inglés Farmacia: Pharmacy departments within Spain's largest department store group, offering dispensing and parapharmacy with extended retail hours. Comparable as a Spanish pharmacy-with-retail operator, but competing primarily on convenience and breadth rather than personalized pharmacist service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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