Apotheek Hattem

What Apotheek Hattem does

Apotheek Hattem is a member pharmacy of Netwerk Apotheken, a Dutch cooperative-style network of 134 independent community pharmacies and 260+ employees operating across the Netherlands with coordination headquarters in Bussum. The network serves patients across all age groups — from infants and children through elderly patients — with a particular focus on chronic disease management, polypharmacy patients, and travelers requiring pharmaceutical advice. Its core offering is pharmaceutical care centered on medication safety: systematic drug-interaction checking, contraindication screening, dosing validation against complete patient medication histories, and coordination with local general practitioners (huisartsen) and home care (thuiszorg) providers.

The operating model combines a distributed retail footprint with differentiated service modules including an automatic prescription renewal service (Automatische Herhaalservice), 24/7 automated medicine dispensers (medicijnautomaat), a per-dose medication roll (Medicijnrol) for adherence, structured medication reviews (Medicatiebeoordeling), and travel pharmacy services (Reisapotheek) including a Medicijnpaspoort for cross-border controlled-substance documentation. Distribution spans physical storefronts, online prescription renewal, automated pickup machines, and free same-day emergency delivery. The network also publishes multilingual health-education content (Dutch, English, German, Turkish, Ukrainian) and uses Synthesia-generated AI video for patient outreach.

Revenue is generated primarily through medication dispensing reimbursed by Dutch health insurers after the statutory deductible, supplemented by medication consultations and self-care product sales. The network derives structural advantage from local relationships, embedded clinical data, and tightly integrated coordination with regional healthcare providers. No parent company, external investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or disclosed financial figures were identified in the source material.

Name

Apotheek Hattem

Legal name

Netwerk Apotheken

Website

https://netwerkapotheken.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Apotheek Hattem is a member of Netwerk Apotheken, a Dutch network of 134 independent community pharmacies serving patients across all age groups with medication dispensing, safety monitoring, automatic prescription renewal, and chronic disease pharmaceutical care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Medication Adherence & Therapy Management Platforms (refills, reminders, MTM) (HLALAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medication Education, Counseling & Side-Effect Monitoring (HSABALAJ), Medication Adherence & Smart Drug Delivery (Connected Inhalers, Pens, Pill Dispensers) (HLACAPAH)

Keywords

• Community pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Medication safety monitoring
• Pharmaceutical care
• Medication management

Headquarters

HQ city

Hattem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Medication Dispensing: Primary revenue from dispensing prescription medications; covered by health insurance after deductible; co-payment may apply for some medications
2. Prescription Renewal Services: Managing prescription renewals and coordinating with doctors for ongoing medication supplies
3. Medication Consultations: Face-to-face medication counseling sessions and medication safety consultations
4. Self-care Products: Sale of over-the-counter medications and healthcare products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Apotheek Hattem is a community pharmacy providing pharmaceutical care services including prescription medication dispensing, medication safety monitoring, automatic prescription renewals, 24/7 automated medication pickup, medication reviews, and travel pharmacy consultations. Operating as part of the Netwerk Apotheken network of 134 independent pharmacies in the Netherlands, it serves local patients with face-to-face medication counseling, coordination with general practitioners and home care providers, and chronic disease medication management support.

Product overview

Netwerk Apotheken is a network of 134 independent community pharmacies in the Netherlands offering a unified platform of pharmaceutical services. The core offering is pharmaceutical care combining medication safety monitoring, interaction checks, and physician collaboration. Key service modules include the automatic repeat prescription service (Automatische Herhaalservice), 24/7 medicine dispensers (Medicijnautomaat), medication organization rolls (Medicijnrol), travel pharmacy services (Reisapotheek), and medication reviews (Medicatiebeoordeling). The network also provides condition-specific health information and advice covering asthma, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other chronic conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automatische Herhaalservice (Automatic Repeat Prescription Service) A free automatic prescription renewal service where the pharmacy handles repeat prescription requests from the patient's doctor and notifies customers when medications are ready for pickup or delivery. Designed for patients on chronic or ongoing medication regimens.
• Medicijnautomaat (24/7 Automated Medication Dispenser) A 24/7 automated medicine pickup system allowing customers to collect their medications outside regular pharmacy hours at their local pharmacy.
• Medicijnrol (Medication Roll) A medication organization system where medicines are packaged by intake moment on a roll, designed for patients with complex medication schedules to improve adherence. May be reimbursed by insurer with doctor approval.
• Reisapotheek (Travel Pharmacy) A comprehensive travel medication service providing advice on vaccinations, medication documentation (including medicine passport for Opium Act medications), and a checklist of essential travel medical supplies.
• Farmaceutische Zorg (Pharmaceutical Care) Core pharmacy services including prescription dispensing, medication safety monitoring (interaction checks, contraindication screening), therapy optimization, and consultation with physicians to ensure safe and effective medication use. Covered by Dutch health insurance.
• Medicijnpaspoort (Medicine Passport) A medication overview document for travel purposes, especially important when carrying medications subject to the Opium Act across borders.
• Medicatiebeoordeling (Medication Review) A medication assessment service for chronic medication users to evaluate and optimize medication effectiveness and safety in consultation with the doctor. May be covered by insurance with doctor permission.
• Face-to-Face Medication Consultation In-person medication counseling sessions at the pharmacy where pharmacists provide advice on proper medication use, interactions, and safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% of preventable hospital admissions related to medication non-adherence, emphasizing pharmacy role in preventing harm

Named customers4 records

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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Local Doctors (Huisartsen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with local family doctors for patient care; daily communication on medication matters; quarterly pharmacotherapy meetings (FTO) to discuss patient cases and new therapies; coordination on prescription renewals and medication adjustments
• Home Care Organizations (Thuiszorg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional collaboration with home care providers for patients receiving care at home; content exchange on medication management; coordination to ensure medication availability for home care patients
• On-Call Pharmacy (Dienstapotheek)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership ensuring 24/7 medication access through on-call pharmacy services; patients can access medications any time through coordinated network
• Health Insurers (Zorgverzekeraars)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracts with Dutch health insurers for medication reimbursement; involvement in discussions about preferred medication policies (preferentiebeleid); collaboration on addressing medication shortages
• KNMP (Royal Dutch Pharmacists Association)coreOthersProfessional association providing guidance on medication shortages, professional standards, and pharmacy practice; pharmacy participates in KNMP initiatives and uses their resources

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• DocMorris (Zur Rose): Major European mail-order/online pharmacy active in the Dutch market through its NL portal. Comparable on digital-first prescription fulfillment, adherence tools, and chronic-disease medication delivery model.
• De Online Apotheek: Dutch e-commerce pharmacy serving OTC and pharmacy-only medicines directly to consumers. Comparable on digital ordering and home-delivery convenience competing with Netwerk Apotheken's online renewal service.
• PillPack (Amazon Pharmacy): Pioneered the pre-sorted multi-dose medication packaging concept that Netwerk Apotheken mirrors via Medicijnrol. Comparable on adherence-pack business model and integrated refills/reminders for chronic patients.
• Internetapotheek.nl: Leading Dutch online pharmacy focused on prescription fulfillment and OTC via direct-to-patient shipping. Adjacent competitor for refill and chronic medication dispensing, particularly for younger, mobility-independent patients.

Direct peers

• Alphega Apotheek: Network of independent community pharmacies in the Netherlands operating under a shared quality, marketing and digital services framework. Same franchise/cooperative-style proposition targeting independent Dutch pharmacies and patients.
• Service Apotheek: Dutch pharmacy cooperative/network model that closely mirrors Netwerk Apotheken — independent member pharmacies under a unified brand with shared services, marketing, and quality programs. Head-to-head competitor for both member pharmacies and insurer preferred-network contracts.
• BENU Apotheek: Largest pharmacy chain in the Netherlands with 1,000+ locations offering dispensing, MTM, and online services. Directly comparable as a branded retail-pharmacy network competing for the same Dutch patient base, insurer contracts, and pharmacist talent pool.

Others

• KNMP (Koninklijke Nederlandse Maatschappij ter bevordering der Pharmacie): Royal Dutch Pharmacists Association — the professional body with which Netwerk Apotheken partners on medication-shortage guidance and professional standards. Not a competitor but the governing ecosystem participant shaping pharmacy regulation, training, and practice.

Broad incumbents

• Boots Apotheek: International Boots/Walgreens-Boot Alliance-licensed pharmacy brand in the Netherlands. Comparable retail-pharmacy footprint and services, with broader corporate backing and cross-border scale advantages.
• Brocacef: Dutch pharmaceutical wholesaler and pharmacy services operator combining distribution, compounding, and pharmacy support. Comparable through its parallel role in pharmacy supply chain and pharmacist-services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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