What Giropharm does

Giropharm is a France-based cooperative network of independent pharmacists, structured as a SA Coop\u00e9rative \u00e0 capital variable and headquartered in Rungis (RCS Cr\u00e9teil, SIREN 383 574 654). Founded in 1986, it operates entirely within France and supports member pharmacies with collective branding, supplier negotiation, marketing, and digital tooling under a shared preventive-health and competitive-pricing positioning. The organization is led by a small central team of 51\u2013100 employees and is governed by its pharmacist cooperators and shareholders. No external parent, private equity, or institutional investor is disclosed.

The company's product surface centers on the cooperative membership and associated services: the Espace Adh\u00e9rent member portal, the Espace Patient portal, the Ma Carte Fid\u00e9lit\u00e9 loyalty program, the La Sant\u00e9 avec Lili children's health sub-brand, and a portfolio of monthly promotional offers driven by partnerships with pharmaceutical laboratories (UPSA, GILBERT, BEAUTERRA, RECORDATI). Service offerings include in-pharmacy prevention services (vaccination, screening, pharmaceutical interviews, bilan pr\u00e9vention), digital conveniences (secure messaging, scan&collect, click & collect, home delivery), and specialized add-on products such as the Patch Capteur Protect, a Class I medical device for securing glucose sensors and insulin pumps. The marketing mix relies on a broad organic social footprint (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X), a content-led "Conseils Sant\u00e9" blog, and the online Annuaire pharmacy finder.

Revenue is generated through three streams: member pharmacist contributions to participate in the cooperative (membership/subscription), transaction-linked promotional economics with supplier laboratories, and the Ma Carte Fid\u00e9lit\u00e9 loyalty and patient-portal services. The go-to-market is channel-partner driven: independent pharmacies act as the retail and service delivery layer, while the cooperative supports recruitment of new pharmacists through dedicated "Nous rejoindre" landing pages. Two customer segments are served \u2014 general-public patients seeking proximity pharmacy, prevention, and adherence support, and independent pharmacists seeking brand affiliation, supplier leverage, and digital infrastructure \u2014 with patients as the primary end consumer and pharmacists as the cooperative's true paying members.

Name

Giropharm

Legal name

GIROPHARM, SA Coopérative à capital variable

Website

https://giropharm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Giropharm is a French cooperative network of independent pharmacists, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Rungis, that provides member pharmacies with branding, digital tools, supplier partnerships, and preventive-health services. It serves general-public patients through proximity pharmacies and independent pharmacists seeking collective scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy Network

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent) (HLAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Pharmacy Omnichannel (CRAFAEAK), Pharmacy & Health Essentials Delivery (CRAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Pharmacy network
• Retail pharmacy
• Preventive healthcare
• Pharmacy cooperative
• Health products

Headquarters

HQ city

Rungis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmacy Product Sales: Giropharm member pharmacies generate revenue through the sale of pharmaceutical and health products to patients. The network features monthly promotional offers on products from various laboratories (e.g., UPSA, GILBERT Laboratories, BEAUTERRA Laboratories, RECORDATI Laboratories) at competitive prices.
2. Loyalty Card Program: The network offers a fidelity/loyalty card program (Ma Carte Fidélité) that provides discounts and special offers to repeat customers at member pharmacies.
3. Member Pharmacist Services: Independent pharmacists pay to join and operate under the Giropharm cooperative network, receiving support services, branding, and access to the pharmacy network and its customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Giropharm is a cooperative network of independent pharmacists in France that delivers proximity healthcare services and pharmaceutical products through member pharmacies. The network offers preventive health services (vaccinations, screenings, pharmaceutical consultations), digital conveniences (secure messaging, click & collect, home delivery), a loyalty card program, and health education content. Member pharmacists operate under the cooperative brand with access to collective purchasing, marketing, and business support services.

Product overview

Giropharm is a cooperative network of independent pharmacies in France founded in 1986, providing proximity healthcare services through its member pharmacies. The network offers a comprehensive portfolio including the core pharmacy network services, patient and pharmacist portals (Espace Patient, Espace Adhérent), a loyalty program (Ma Carte Fidélité), children's health education (La Santé avec Lili), and various preventive health services. Giropharm also provides digital services such as click & collect, secure messaging, and home delivery. The network offers specialized products including Capteur Protect patches for glucose sensors and nutritional supplements, along with monthly promotional offers at participating pharmacies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lili: A health education space dedicated to children, helping them adopt good health habits from a young age in a fun way.

Products and services

• Réseau de Pharmacies Giropharm (Pharmacy Network) A cooperative network of independent pharmacists in France offering proximity healthcare services, health advice, preventive care, and pharmaceutical products through member pharmacies across the country.
• Ma Carte Fidélité (Loyalty Card) A loyalty card program offering special offers and promotions at participating Giropharm pharmacies for repeat customers.
• La Santé avec Lili A health education platform dedicated to children, helping them adopt good health habits from a young age through the Lili character in a fun, engaging way.
• Espace Patient (Patient Portal) A patient portal allowing individuals to access their pharmacy services, manage prescriptions, and communicate with their pharmacist.
• Espace Adhérent (Member Portal) A member portal for pharmacists within the Giropharm network to access cooperative services, manage their pharmacy operations, and access business tools.
• Services de Prévention (Prevention Services) Preventive health services including health check-ups (bilan prévention), pharmaceutical consultations, screenings, and vaccinations offered at Giropharm pharmacies.
• Services Click & Collect Online ordering service allowing patients to order pharmacy products online and collect them at their local participating Giropharm pharmacy.
• Patch Capteur Protect A maintenance patch designed to secure glucose sensors and insulin pumps, particularly useful during summer, swimming, or sports activities to prevent premature detachment. Class I medical device available at participating Giropharm pharmacies.
• Compléments Nutritionnels (Nutritional Supplements) Nutritional supplements and health products available at Giropharm pharmacies for various health needs including malnutrition support.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Laboratoires UPSAminorOthersGiropharm pharmacies carry and promote UPSA products, including HYDRAFIZZ effervescent tablets featured in monthly promotional offers at 4.99€ per tube.
• LABORATOIRES GILBERTminorOthersGiropharm pharmacies feature SEPTIMYL Antiseptique Chlorhexidine Spray (0.5%) in promotional offers at 2.99€ per spray.
• Laboratoires BEAUTERRAminorOthersGiropharm pharmacies offer HUILE DE DOUCHE products by BEAUTERRA Laboratories, featuring shower oils in various scents at 5.99€ per 750ml bottle.
• Laboratoires RECORDATIminorOthersGiropharm pharmacies carry GINKOR FRAIS Gel Fraîcheur Intense by RECORDATI Laboratories, featured at 8.99€ per 150ml tube.
• AdverisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdveris is the agency that designed and created the Giropharm website (www.giropharm.fr). Adveris is a SARL based in Paris with capital of 120,000 euros.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Univers Pharmacie: Univers Pharmacie is a French cooperative of independent pharmacists offering group purchasing, branding, and member services — directly comparable to Giropharm in structure and value proposition.
• Giphar (Pharmacies Giphar): Giphar is one of France's largest cooperative networks of independent pharmacies, the closest direct competitor to Giropharm in model (cooperative), customer base (independent pharmacists), and offering (proximity health services and preventive care).
• Cap Pharmacie: Cap Pharmacie is a French cooperative network of independent community pharmacies offering member services, branding, and promotional offerings — a direct structural peer to Giropharm.
• Lafayette Pharmacies (Pharmacie Lafayette): Pharmacie Lafayette is a national network of independent pharmacies in France competing on competitive pricing and proximity services; comparable to Giropharm's network model and 'petits prix' positioning.
• Aelia Pharmacie (Apothical): Aelia is a French cooperative pharmacy network serving independent pharmacists with group services and branding, operating a similar model to Giropharm's member-pharmacy cooperative.

Broad incumbents

• Celesio / McKesson Europe: Celesio (now part of McKesson) operates Lloyds Pharmacy and European pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution — a broader incumbent player in pharmacy services adjacent to Giropharm's market.
• Alliance Healthcare: Alliance Healthcare (a Walgreens Boots Alliance subsidiary) is a major pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor in France serving independent and chain pharmacies; a broader incumbent operating upstream of Giropharm's network.
• Boots (Walgreens Boots Alliance): Boots is a large UK and European pharmacy retail chain with broad health-and-pharmacy services; comparable as a broader incumbent reference point for chain-pharmacy economics and loyalty program design relevant to Giropharm.
• Phoenix Group: Phoenix Group is a large European pharmaceutical distribution and pharmacy services group operating across multiple countries, comparable as a broader incumbent in the European pharmacy ecosystem.

Emerging players

• DocMorris: DocMorris is a major European online pharmacy with a French presence, representing an emerging digital-first channel that competes with community pharmacy networks like Giropharm on price and convenience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pharmagiropharm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GiropharmFrpharmaciens
• Facebookfacebook.com/Giropharm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/giropharm
• Instagraminstagram.com/giropharm
• TikToktiktok.com/@giropharm

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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