Ventalis Apotheke

What Ventalis Apotheke does

Ventalis Apotheke is an independent community pharmacy (legal entity Apotheker Herr Axel Stoßno e.K.) operating a single physical storefront at Moerser Str. 290 in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany, under the brand ventalis Apotheke Lintfort. The business dispenses prescription medications, including electronic prescriptions (E-Rezept) processed via QR code, CardLink, the Meine Apotheke app, and WhatsApp, and sells a broad OTC catalog spanning allergy, cold/flu, diabetes, pain, skincare, homeopathy, and natural remedies alongside medical devices. Core technology consists of standard pharmacy dispensing systems and the German e-prescription infrastructure; no proprietary AI, platform, or API stack is disclosed.

The pharmacy operates an omnichannel go-to-market: walk-in retail at the storefront, plus ordering through its own e-commerce website, the third-party Meine Apotheke mobile app, WhatsApp, email, phone, and fax, with same-day home delivery (Botendienst) for orders placed before 14:00 on weekdays inside a defined local catchment. Pricing follows German AVP regulations for OTC, statutory health insurance reimbursement for prescriptions, and a WhatsApp-driven discount program (ventalisEK3-Post) offering up to 60% savings on non-prescription items. Revenue derives primarily from dispensing fees and OTC markups, with no disclosed transaction volume, payer mix, or ARR.

The customer base is segmented by use case — general patients, diabetic patients, families and mothers, seniors requiring medication management, and alternative-medicine seekers — but the entire footprint is regional (Kamp-Lintfort and surrounding Lower Rhine area), with 1–10 employees, no institutional or VC backing, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A or expansion activity.

Name

Ventalis Apotheke

Legal name

Apotheker Herr Axel Stoßno e.K.

Website

https://ventalis-apotheke-lintfort.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ventalis Apotheke is a single-location community pharmacy in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany, owned by pharmacist Axel Stoßno, dispensing prescriptions and OTC products via physical storefront, website, mobile app, WhatsApp, and same-day local delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Value Convenience with Pharmacy / Health & Wellness Counter (CRAEAJAE)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy
• Prescription medications
• Over-the-counter products
• Pharmacy delivery
• Medication dispensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kamp-lintfort

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Sales: Revenue generated from dispensing prescription medications and selling over-the-counter (OTC) products. The pharmacy stocks a wide range of pharmaceuticals including medications for allergies, diabetes, cold/flu, pain relief, skin care, and more. Pricing includes AVP (Apothekenverkaufspreis - pharmacy retail price) for non-prescription items.
2. Prescription Processing: Revenue from processing electronic prescriptions (E-Rezept) introduced January 2024 as mandatory standard in Germany. Accepts prescriptions via electronic health card (eGKi), QR code photo upload via app/website/WhatsApp, and traditional paper prescriptions.
3. Delivery Services: Free delivery service (Botendienst) to customers within the delivery area. Orders placed on weekdays before 14:00 are delivered same day. This service supports customer retention and attracts those with mobility limitations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ventalis Apotheke is a community pharmacy located in Kamp-Lintfort, Germany, that dispenses prescription and over-the-counter medications through both a physical storefront and online channels. It is operated as a sole proprietorship (e.K.) by pharmacist Axel Stoßno and serves local residents with multiple digital access points including a website, WhatsApp, and a mobile app.

Product overview

Ventalis Apotheke operates as an online pharmacy portal (ventalis Portal) offering pharmaceutical products, prescription medications, and health services through a multi-channel platform. The core offering includes an e-commerce website integrated with a mobile app (Meine Apotheke), enabling customers to order medications, upload e-prescriptions via QR code or health card (CardLink), and receive deliveries via the Botendienst service. Additional services encompass WhatsApp-based customer communication (ventalisEK3-Post), professional medication management for seniors, and travel vaccination consultations. The product portfolio spans OTC medications (allergy, cold/flu, digestive, pain relief), prescription medications, medical devices (diabetes supplies, wound care), natural remedies (homeopathy, Bach flowers, Schüssler salts), and skincare/cosmetic products from brands including Eucerin, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Avene, and Vichy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prescription Medications Dispensing of prescription-only medications to patients with valid prescriptions, with pharmacist counseling, available through the Kamp-Lintfort storefront and online ordering channels.
• Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products Retail sale of over-the-counter medications, health, wellness, and personal care products for walk-in and online customers.
• Online Pharmacy Ordering Allows customers to order medications and pharmacy products through the company's website, with options for in-store pickup or home delivery.
• WhatsApp Ordering Service Customers can place pharmacy orders or inquiries directly via WhatsApp messaging for convenient remote ordering and pickup or delivery.
• Mobile App Ordering Dedicated mobile application enabling customers to browse products, place orders, and manage prescriptions from a smartphone.
• Home Delivery Service Delivery of prescription and OTC medications to customers' homes within the Kamp-Lintfort service area.
• Pharmacist Consultation Personal consultation and pharmaceutical advice provided by the licensed pharmacist on medication use, interactions, and general health questions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 60% on non-prescription items
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gebrauchs.infominorGTM or Marketing PartnerGebrauchs.info partner displaying their logo on the pharmacy website footer. Likely a product information or consumer guidance platform.
• Doc-GreenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDoc-Green partner with logo displayed on the pharmacy website. Doc-Green appears to be a health/medical information or sustainable healthcare platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• medpex Versandapotheke: German online pharmacy providing prescription fulfillment, OTC medications, and health products with delivery. Comparable as a DTC e-pharmacy competing for the same German consumer prescription and OTC spend.
• Aliva Apotheke: German online pharmacy offering prescription, OTC, and health products via mail order. Comparable as a DTC digital pharmacy with overlapping categories and delivery model.
• DocMorris (Redcare Pharmacy): Leading Dutch/German online pharmacy under Redcare Pharmacy (formerly Zur Rose), offering prescription and OTC medications with mail-order delivery across Germany. Directly comparable as a digital-first pharmacy targeting the same DTC consumer base in Germany.
• Aponeo Versandapotheke: Berlin-based German online pharmacy offering OTC, prescription, and health products with delivery. Directly comparable as a DTC online pharmacy targeting German consumers with similar assortment and delivery economics.
• Apotheke.de: German pharmacy e-commerce platform (operated by Linus Media) that powers online storefronts for thousands of independent pharmacies, including Ventalis. Comparable as the platform/ecosystem peer enabling small pharmacies' digital channels.
• Sanicare Versandapotheke: German mail-order pharmacy offering prescription and OTC products with home delivery. Directly comparable as a DTC online pharmacy serving German consumers with overlapping product categories.
• EasyApotheke: Hybrid online and brick-and-mortar pharmacy chain in Germany, offering OTC and prescription products via web and physical stores. Closely comparable as a multi-channel pharmacy combining digital ordering with a local retail footprint, much like Ventalis.
• Shop Apotheke Europe: Major German online pharmacy (now part of the Redcare Pharmacy group) offering broad OTC and prescription assortments with home delivery. Direct competitor in the German e-pharmacy segment serving the same DTC prescription and OTC market as Ventalis.

Broad incumbents

• Noweda: German pharmaceutical wholesale cooperative serving pharmacies nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the German pharmacy distribution ecosystem, supplying the prescription and OTC inventory that flows through Ventalis.
• Phoenix Group: Leading European pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution group serving pharmacies across Germany and Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the German pharmacy value chain, supplying the medication inventory Ventalis dispenses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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