FarmaKoerier

What FarmaKoerier does

FarmaKoerier is a Dutch pharmaceutical courier and logistics provider that delivers medicines and healthcare products on behalf of pharmacies, pharmacy groups, GDS (specialized distribution service) suppliers, hospitals, and care institutions. Founded in the Noord-Kennemerland region and headquartered in Alkmaar, the company operates a decentralized network of regional branches and hubs covering nine regions across the Netherlands — including Amsterdam, Haaglanden, Rijnmond, Gouda e.o., Leiden, Sassenheim, Utrecht, Nijmegen, and Noordoost Brabant — with 100+ couriers on the road daily delivering 80k+ packages per month to 80+ connected pharmacies. The business serves primary customer segments of independent pharmacies, pharmacy groups and chains, GDS suppliers, hospitals/clinics, and care institutions, addressing pain points such as last-mile logistics burden, temperature-sensitive transport, delivery confirmation transparency, and peak capacity support.

The company's core technology stack centers on a proprietary logistics and delivery management platform comprising the FarmaKoerier Customer Portal (web-based shipment tracking, filtering, reporting, and photo-verified delivery confirmation) and the FarmaKoerier Bezorg App (mobile courier app with route optimization, real-time urgent-delivery notifications, and photo/message delivery registration). Connect IoT temperature sensors stream real-time cold-chain data via LoRaWAN directly into the portal, enabling GDP-compliant monitoring. The platform integrates with major Dutch pharmacy software ecosystems — Pharmacom Track & Trace, CGM Track & Trace, and GDS suppliers (including Baxter roll providers) — allowing automated shipment registration without manual intervention. Specialized ADR 1.3-certified couriers support nuclear material transport for hospitals, and a 24/7 fleet supports urgent and emergency medical transport.

FarmaKoerier's revenue model is predominantly professional services (delivery fees per shipment, with volume discounts for fixed-schedule Baxter roll deliveries and bespoke pricing for temperature-controlled, nuclear, and urgent transport) complemented by a subscription/SaaS-style revenue stream from access to the Bezorg App and customer portal. The company is private, owner-operated with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and is organized through regional entities (FarmaKoerier Amsterdam, FarmaKoerier Noord-Kennemerland, FarmaKoerier Midden-Nederland) coordinated under a central FarmaKoerier Netherlands organization. Go-to-market is B2B enterprise field sales targeting pharmacies and pharmacy groups, with partnership channels through Apotheek Partners, PharmaPartners, AcdaphaGroep, Spits B.V., and GDS suppliers serving as referrals. Recent strategic activity centers on the March 2025 Haaglanden–Midden-Nederland merger, ongoing platform integrations, and the October 2025 full rollout of Connect IoT temperature monitoring.

Name

FarmaKoerier

Legal name

FarmaKoerier

Website

https://farmakoerier.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FarmaKoerier is a Dutch pharmaceutical courier delivering medicines on behalf of 80+ pharmacies across 9 regions in the Netherlands. Services include track-and-trace, temperature-controlled transport, nuclear and urgent delivery, supported by a proprietary customer portal and courier app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Biologics Courier (Rx, Specialty Drugs) (TLAAAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Medical STAT Courier (Specimens, Blood, Pharma) (TLAAADAE), Home Healthcare & DME Delivery (Oxygen, Supplies) (TLAAAIAE)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical logistics services
• Medication delivery services
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Pharmacy courier solutions
• Last-mile healthcare delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmacy Delivery Services: Delivery of medications to patients on behalf of pharmacies. Services can be for single pharmacies or groups of cooperating pharmacies. Customized solutions for delivery times and vehicles.
2. Baxter Delivery Services: Delivery of medication rolls (Baxter) for patients. Supports peak capacity periods and offers discounted rates for fixed delivery schedules.
3. Temperature-Controlled Transport: Fully conditioned vehicles for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical transport. Both refrigerated and ambient transport options available.
4. Nuclear Transport Services: Specialized transport services for hospitals and clinics requiring ADR-certified couriers for nuclear material transport.
5. Urgent/Emergency Transport: Incidental transport services in the medical sector for urgent or special requests.
6. FarmaKoerier Delivery App: App-based delivery management enabling pharmacies to maintain control over delivery process without full outsourcing. SaaS-style access to courier app and customer portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FarmaKoerier operates a nationwide Dutch courier network that delivers medicines and healthcare products on behalf of pharmacies, pharmacy groups, GDS suppliers, hospitals, and care institutions. Service lines include standard apotheek (pharmacy) delivery, Baxter medication roll delivery, conditioned / temperature-controlled transport, nuclear medicine transport, and urgent (spoed) medical transport, all supported by a proprietary delivery app, customer portal, real-time Track & Trace, and Connect IoT temperature monitoring.

Product overview

FarmaKoerier is a pharmaceutical logistics company offering a unified delivery platform with the FarmaKoerier Portal (customer portal for tracking) and FarmaKoerier Bezorg App (courier mobile app), supported by a network of physical delivery services. The core service portfolio includes six specialized delivery services: Apotheek Bezorging (pharmacy delivery), Baxter Bezorging (medication roll delivery), Geconditioneerd Transport (temperature-controlled transport), Nucleaire Transporten (nuclear transport), and Spoedtransporten (urgent transport). These services are supported by technology integrations including Track & Trace systems, temperature monitoring via Connect IoT, and pharmacy software integrations with Pharmacom and CGM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apotheek Bezorging (Pharmacy Delivery) Standard pharmacy-to-patient (and pharmacy-to-pharmacy) medication delivery across the Netherlands via FarmaKoerier's regional courier network, with real-time Track & Trace and optional Connect IoT temperature monitoring.
• B Baxter Bezorging (Medication Roll Delivery) Specialized delivery of Baxter medication rolls (unit-dose compliance packaging) to patients and care institutions, with controlled handling and full tracking.
• Geconditioneerd Transport (Conditioned / Temperature-Controlled Transport) Temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport with continuous Connect IoT monitoring, designed to preserve medication efficacy through validated cold-chain execution.
• Nucleaire Transporten (Nuclear Medicine Transport) Specialized transport service for nuclear medicine and other high-control pharmaceutical goods, requiring enhanced chain-of-custody and compliance procedures.
• Spoedtransporten (Urgent Medical Transport) Time-critical / urgent pharmaceutical transport for pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and care institutions, with expedited dispatch and prioritized routing.
• Track & Trace Service Real-time delivery visibility service provided to senders (via the customer portal) and receivers (via track & trace links), with integration into Pharmacom and GDS supplier systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80k+ packages delivered monthly across 80+ connected pharmacies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Apotheek PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPharmacy group partnership with integration via CGM Track & Trace. Pharmacies using Apotheek Partners systems can create shipments directly in the FarmaKoerier portal.
• PharmaPartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPharmacy group partnership with Pharmacom Track & Trace integration. Integration went live allowing pharmacies to easily create shipments in the FarmaKoerier portal.
• AcdaphaGroepcoreTechnology or IntegrationPharmacy group partnership for automated delivery management through pharmacy group systems.
• Connect IoTcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for smart temperature sensors monitoring medication temperature during transport via LoRaWAN in real-time. Fully implemented in daily operations as of 2025.
• Spits B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationGDS supplier partnership for delivery of medication rolls (Baxter). Milestone achieved: over 10,000 medication rolls delivered in a single month for SPITS Alkmaar BV.
• Medit SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy solutions partner for potential delivery service distribution.
• ORCA-FarmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmaceutical logistics partner in network.
• Blistercentrum Nederland (BCN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlister packaging center partnership for medication roll delivery services.
• Apotheek VoorzorgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy care organization partnership.
• VTA NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining provider for ADR awareness certification (ADR 1.3) required for nuclear transport. Training offered multiple times per year for couriers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trans-o-Flex: German-headquartered European pharmaceutical logistics specialist with temperature-controlled and time-sensitive transport services. Operates adjacent to the Dutch market with overlapping pharmaceutical courier capabilities.
• Eurotranspharma: European specialist courier for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare products with temperature-controlled transport and ADR capabilities. Active in Benelux, closely matching FarmaKoerier's GDP-compliant, time-sensitive delivery model.
• Movianto: European pharmaceutical logistics specialist (Owens & Minor) providing temperature-controlled warehousing and last-mile distribution to pharma manufacturers and pharmacies. Directly comparable in cold-chain pharma courier services across Benelux.
• Alloga: European pre-wholesale pharmaceutical logistics provider (Walgreens Boots Alliance) serving manufacturers, pharmacies, and hospitals with temperature-controlled distribution. Closely comparable in pharma courier and cold chain.

Broad incumbents

• Marken (UPS Healthcare): Global clinical trial and pharmaceutical logistics provider owned by UPS, with a major Dutch presence. Comparable in pharma/cold-chain last-mile, though focused on clinical trials and high-value biologics rather than pharmacy last-mile.
• PostNL: Dutch national postal and parcel incumbent with a dedicated healthcare parcel service covering pharmaceutical and medical deliveries. Competes with FarmaKoerier for pharmacy last-mile but operates a much broader portfolio beyond pharma.
• DHL Supply Chain Healthcare: Global logistics incumbent with dedicated Life Sciences & Healthcare division offering GDP-compliant pharma transport, warehousing, and last-mile in the Netherlands. Much larger scope, but directly overlaps in temperature-controlled pharma delivery.

Regional players

• Brocacef: Dutch pharmaceutical wholesaler and pharmacy chain (PHO/vanderLinden) supplying pharmacies and offering distribution services in the Netherlands. Comparable in serving Dutch pharmacy customers, though focused on wholesale rather than courier.
• Nedato: Dutch pharmaceutical full-line wholesaler and distributor serving independent pharmacies in the Netherlands. Comparable end-customer (Dutch pharmacies) with overlapping GDS and pharmaceutical distribution activity.

Emerging players

• Mediq: Dutch home healthcare and medical device supplier with direct-to-patient delivery capabilities. Comparable in home delivery of healthcare products, though broader in medical devices than in pharmaceutical courier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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