Panpharma
Panpharma is a Brazilian pharmaceutical wholesaler and GrupoSC brand that distributes medications and health/beauty products from major manufacturers to 80,000+ pharmacy, drugstore, hospital, and distributor customers daily across all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District, supported by 16 distribution centers, a 1,500-vehicle fleet, and the ePan electronic ordering platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersRio De Janeiro, Brazil
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Panpharma does
Panpharma Distribuidora de Medicamentos Ltda is a Brazilian pharmaceutical wholesaler and a primary operating brand of conglomerate GrupoSC. The company distributes medications and health/beauty products from pharmaceutical manufacturers to retail pharmacies, drugstores, hospitals, and regional distributors across Brazil. Operating 16 distribution centers in all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District, it serves more than 80,000 pharmacy customers daily using a fleet of 1,500 vehicles that executes over 30,000 deliveries per day. Its product portfolio spans manufacturers including Pfizer, Novartis, Sanofi, Roche, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Takeda, Hypera, EMS, and Eurofarma.
The company sells exclusively through B2B channels. Its go-to-market combines a direct sales force of collaborators and commercial representation firms visiting pharmacies daily with a self-service electronic ordering platform, ePan, available as a Windows desktop application and as iOS/Android mobile apps. ePan is integrated with twelve-plus third-party VAN (Value Added Network) systems — including Pharmalink, Vidalink, VisãoGrupo, Entire, Fidelize, Mercanet, and others — so pharmacies can order through their existing procurement systems. Supporting technologies include Knapp automated picking, fleet tracking, the Comprovei end-to-end delivery monitoring system, the Devolução Web returns portal, the PLP Panpharma product launch program, PBM intermediary partnerships (Interplayers, Funcional, Epharma), and the PDV Farma loyalty program.
Panpharma generates revenue through wholesale margins earned between manufacturer purchase prices and pharmacy sale prices; pricing is negotiated via sales representatives or the ePan platform and is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held within GrupoSC, is not listed on any stock exchange, and does not disclose revenue or headcount in the supplied source material. Certifications referenced include LGPD (Brazilian data protection) compliance covering personal and sensitive data of users, partners, clients, and suppliers, with a minimum five-year retention period.
Panpharma firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Panpharma
- Legal name
- Panpharma Distribuidora de Medicamentos Ltda
- Website
- https://panpharma.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Panpharma is a Brazilian pharmaceutical wholesaler and GrupoSC brand that distributes medications and health/beauty products from major manufacturers to 80,000+ pharmacy, drugstore, hospital, and distributor customers daily across all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District, supported by 16 distribution centers, a 1,500-vehicle fleet, and the ePan electronic ordering platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Panpharma industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pharmaceutical Distribution
- NAICS
- Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hospital & Health-System Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Controlled Substances & Compliance-Focused Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAN), Health & Pharmacy Omnichannel (CRAFAEAK)
Keywords
Where Panpharma is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rio De Janeiro
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices16 records
Markets served
Panpharma business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Pharmaceutical Product Distribution: Panpharma distributes medications and health/beauty products from pharmaceutical manufacturers to pharmacies and drugstores. Revenue is generated through the margin between wholesale purchase prices from manufacturers and retail sale prices to pharmacies.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Panpharma product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Panpharma distributes medications and health and beauty products from pharmaceutical manufacturers to pharmacies, drugstores, hospital healthcare facilities, and regional distributors across Brazil. The company operates 16 strategically located distribution centers serving over 80,000 pharmacy customers daily with a fleet of 1,500 vehicles completing more than 30,000 deliveries per day. Distribution services are supported by proprietary technology including the ePan electronic ordering platform (desktop and mobile), Comprovei delivery monitoring, Devolução Web returns portal, PLP Panpharma product launch program, and PBM pharmacy benefit services.
Product overview
Panpharma is a pharmaceutical distribution company operating 16 distribution centers across Brazil, serving over 80,000 daily customers with medications and health/beauty products. The company's core offering is its distribution services supported by technology products: ePan (desktop and mobile ordering platform), Comprovei (delivery tracking software), Devolução Web (returns management portal), PLP Panpharma (product launch program), PBM services, and SAC customer support. These digital tools enable pharmacies to order products, track deliveries, manage returns, access PBM benefits, and receive customer service.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ePan: Electronic ordering platform (desktop application) enabling pharmacies to place orders, check stock, and access discounts and offers.
- ePan Mobile
- PLP Panpharma
- Comprovei
- Devolução Web
- PDV Farma
- Programa Mais
Products and services
- ePan Electronic Ordering System (Desktop) Desktop application for Windows that enables pharmacies to check inventory, view discounts and offers, and place electronic orders with agility and autonomy. Targeted at pharmacy customers across Brazil.
- ePan Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling pharmacies to check inventory, view discounts and offers, place orders, and pre-order products during customer consultations on-the-go.
- Comprovei Delivery Monitoring Software that manages the entire delivery process from dispatch to arrival at the point of sale, validating each shipment volume through barcode scanning during transit to ensure security and traceability.
- Devolução Web Returns Portal Web-based portal that enables pharmacies to process merchandise returns online, replacing manual processes with faster approval, collection, and credit workflows.
- PLP Panpharma Product Launch Program Programa de Lançamento de Produtos (PLP) that enables registered pharmacies to receive major market product launches in advance, with the option to return unsold products within 50 days at no additional cost.
- PBM Services (Pharmacy Benefit Management) Pharmacy Benefit Management services connecting pharmacies with pharmaceutical manufacturer PBM programs through intermediaries including Interplayers, Funcional, and Epharma, providing discounts and enabling pharmacies to offer more options to consumers while increasing sales.
- Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distribution Wholesale distribution of medications and health/beauty products from pharmaceutical manufacturers to pharmacies, drugstores, hospital healthcare facilities, and regional distributors across Brazil through 16 strategically located distribution centers.
- SAC Customer Service Serviço de Atendimento ao Cliente (SAC) - customer service department available via phone (0800 000 3035) and WhatsApp for inquiries, support, and issue resolution for pharmacy customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Serves 80,000+ pharmacy customers daily through 16 distribution centers
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Panpharma
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Panpharma technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration17 records
Feature5 records
Panpharma partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ApsencorePharmaceutical manufacturer whose products are distributed through Panpharma's nationwide network of 16 distribution centers serving over 80,000 pharmacy customers.
- NovartiscoreMajor global pharmaceutical company with products distributed through Panpharma's network.
- PfizercoreGlobal pharmaceutical leader with products distributed through Panpharma.
- SandozcoreNovartis division specializing in generic pharmaceuticals distributed through Panpharma.
- AbbottcoreGlobal healthcare company with pharmaceutical and nutrition products distributed via Panpharma.
- Aspen PharmacorePharmaceutical manufacturer with specialty and generic medications distributed through Panpharma.
- AstraZenecacoreGlobal biopharmaceutical company with innovative medicines distributed via Panpharma.
- Hypera PharmacoreMajor Brazilian pharmaceutical company with OTC and prescription medications distributed through Panpharma.
- EurofarmacoreLeading Latin American pharmaceutical company with generic and innovative products distributed via Panpharma.
- SanoficoreGlobal pharmaceutical leader with consumer healthcare and prescription medications distributed through Panpharma.
- RochecoreGlobal pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics with products distributed via Panpharma.
- Johnson & JohnsoncoreGlobal healthcare company with consumer health and medical device products distributed through Panpharma.
- EMScoreLargest Brazilian pharmaceutical company in generic medications distributed via Panpharma.
- BiolabcoreBrazilian pharmaceutical company with prescription and OTC medications distributed through Panpharma.
- BayercoreGlobal life science company with pharmaceutical and consumer health products distributed via Panpharma.
- LibbscoreBrazilian pharmaceutical company with innovative medications distributed through Panpharma.
- TakedacoreGlobal Japanese pharmaceutical company with specialty medications distributed via Panpharma.
- GaldermacoreDermatology-focused pharmaceutical company with skincare and dermatological products distributed through Panpharma.
- KenvuecoreConsumer health company (formerly J&J Consumer Health) with skincare and OTC products distributed via Panpharma.
- PBM Programs (Interplayers, Funcional, Epharma)corePBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management) program intermediaries that facilitate patient assistance programs. Panpharma participates in all PBM programs allowing pharmacies to access discounts and benefits.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Panpharma competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Hypera Pharma: Largest Brazilian pharmaceutical company by volume (OTC + Rx); current Panpharma supplier but also operating growing direct-to-pharmacy channels, making it both a critical partner and a structural risk to wholesale intermediation.
- Eurofarma Laboratórios: Major Latin American pharmaceutical manufacturer and current Panpharma supplier partner; comparable in pharma supply chain but operates upstream rather than as a direct distribution competitor — strategic partner/competitor depending on go-to-market decisions.
Regional players
- Tamoios Distribuidora de Medicamentos: Regional Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor operating in select southeastern states; comparable distribution model to pharmacies and drugstores but smaller geographic footprint than Panpharma's national reach.
Broad incumbents
- RD - Raia Drogasil: Largest Brazilian pharmacy retail chain with integrated distribution operations; not a direct competitor to Panpharma but a strategic threat due to vertical integration and captive pharma sourcing that disintermediates independent distributors.
- Pague Menos: Major Brazilian pharmacy retail chain with growing distribution capabilities; vertically integrated customer/competitor of Panpharma that sources directly from manufacturers, threatening independent distribution volumes.
- Dimed (Panvel Distribuidora): Brazilian pharmacy chain operator (Panvel brand) with integrated wholesale distribution; comparable in serving pharmacy customers but vertically integrated, presenting both customer and competitive threat to Panpharma.
Direct peers
- Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos: Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor and largest direct competitor to Panpharma; publicly listed (B3: PFRM3) with nationwide distribution to pharmacies, similar manufacturer portfolio model, and overlapping e-commerce ordering platform for pharmacy customers.
- Grupo Santa Cruz Distribuidora: Brazilian pharmaceutical and health products distributor with multi-state DC operations serving pharmacies and drugstores; directly comparable mid-sized competitor to Panpharma in B2B pharma distribution.
- DPSP Distribuidora de Produtos de Saúde: Brazilian pharmacy distribution and retail operator (Drogaria Pacheco + Drogaria São Paulo); comparable pharmaceutical wholesale-to-retail model with pharmacy chains as both customers and vertically integrated downstream channel.
- Hexagon Distribuidora: Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor focused on hospital and pharmacy supply across multiple states; comparable B2B distribution model with electronic ordering platforms for institutional and retail customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Panpharma social profiles
Digital presencePanpharma compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Panpharma financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Panpharma leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Panpharma funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Panpharma M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Panpharma
What does Panpharma do?
Panpharma distributes medications and health and beauty products from pharmaceutical manufacturers to pharmacies, drugstores, hospital healthcare facilities, and regional distributors across Brazil. The company operates 16 strategically located distribution centers serving over 80,000 pharmacy customers daily with a fleet of 1,500 vehicles completing more than 30,000 deliveries per day. Distribution services are supported by proprietary technology including the ePan electronic ordering platform (desktop and mobile), Comprovei delivery monitoring, Devolução Web returns portal, PLP Panpharma product launch program, and PBM pharmacy benefit services.
Is Panpharma a public or private company?
Panpharma is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Panpharma founded?
Panpharma was founded in 1976. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Panpharma based?
Panpharma is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Panpharma make money?
One revenue line is on record: pharmaceutical Product Distribution.
Who are Panpharma's main competitors?
Others on record are Hypera Pharma and Eurofarma Laboratórios. Tamoios Distribuidora de Medicamentos is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are RD - Raia Drogasil, Pague Menos and Dimed (Panvel Distribuidora). Direct peers are Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Grupo Santa Cruz Distribuidora, DPSP Distribuidora de Produtos de Saúde and Hexagon Distribuidora.
Does Panpharma have an API?
No public API is recorded for Panpharma.
What industry is Panpharma in?
Panpharma's product category is Pharmaceutical Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAIAJAD, Hospital & Health-System Pharmaceutical Distributors, with a secondary code of HLAIAJAN, Controlled Substances & Compliance-Focused Pharmaceutical Distributors. Its NAICS code is 424210 and its SIC code is 5122.