Apotheken Nijmegen-Oost

What Apotheken Nijmegen-Oost does

Apotheken Nijmegen-Oost is a private community pharmacy group operating from Berg en Dalseweg 63 in Nijmegen, Netherlands, within the Medisch Centrum MCNO medical center. The group comprises four affiliated pharmacies — Apotheek Nijmegen-Oost itself, Apotheek Beckers, Pegasus Apotheek, and Apotheek de Duffelt — collectively employing 87 staff (30 pharmacy assistants, 7 support staff, and 50 delivery personnel) and three BIG-registered pharmacists. Tracing its origins to 1910 as Traianus apotheek, the pharmacy relocated to MCNO in 2010 and rebranded under its current name, while maintaining affiliation with Netwerk Apotheken, a network of 134 independent pharmacies across the Netherlands operated by ApotheekCoach B.V.

The business operates a standard Dutch community-pharmacy service portfolio: prescription dispensing reimbursed via Dutch health insurance, repeat-medication management (online via MijnGezondheid.net and the MedGemak app, plus an automatic renewal service), a 24/7 automated medicine dispenser (Medicijnautomaat) for after-hours pickup, home delivery, medicine-roll packaging for polypharmacy patients, travel-health consultations, and self-care advisory. Underlying technology is conventional healthcare-IT infrastructure: the LSP (Landelijk Schakelpunt) national medication record exchange, the MijnGezondheid.net patient portal, and TUV NORD certified quality processes. The pharmacy also coordinates with CWZ Nijmegen's emergency Dienstapotheek for after-hours coverage and maintains close working ties with local general practitioners.

Revenue is generated primarily through prescription reimbursement under the Dutch health-insurance system (with occasional patient co-payments), supplemented by transaction-based sales of over-the-counter medications and self-care products. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a single physical location, supplemented by the digital repeat-prescription channel, home delivery, and the 24/7 dispenser. The customer base is local Nijmegen-Oost residents, with secondary segments in travelers and elderly polypharmacy patients. No external private-equity, venture, or public-market ownership is identified; the entity is privately held and integrated vertically only within the local 4-pharmacy group and the broader Netwerk Apotheken alliance.

Name

Apotheken Nijmegen-Oost

Legal name

ApotheekCoach B.V.

Website

https://apotheeknijmegenoost.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Apotheken Nijmegen-Oost is a private Dutch community pharmacy group of four affiliated pharmacies in Nijmegen, serving local residents with prescription dispensing, repeat-medication management, 24/7 automated pickup, home delivery, and clinical advisory services under the Netwerk Apotheken network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (45611)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFALAD

Mail-Order & Home Delivery Pharmacies

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Pharmacy & Medication Management Services

SECONDARYHLACAKAF

Medication Adherence, Reminders & Patient Support

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Digital Health & Health IT/ePrescribing, Medication Management & Pharmacy IT

SECONDARYHSABALAI

Remote Adherence Monitoring & Smart Dispenser Services

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Medication Management & In-Home Pharmacy Support

Keywords

• Community pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Medication management
• Pharmaceutical care
• Over-the-counter products

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen, Gelderland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medication Reimbursement: The pharmacy dispenses prescription medications reimbursed through Dutch health insurance under the standard healthcare system. Patients may have co-payments (bijbetaling) for certain medications based on their insurance policy.
2. Over-the-Counter Medications and Self-Care Products: Sale of non-prescription medications, health products, travel medications, and self-care items directly to consumers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apotheek Nijmegen-Oost is a community pharmacy dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medications to local residents of Nijmegen-Oost, while providing pharmaceutical care services including repeat prescription management, medication consultations, medicine roll packaging, travel health advice, and self-care product sales. The pharmacy operates within the Netwerk Apotheken network of 134 independent Dutch pharmacies and supplements its in-person service with a 24/7 automated medicine dispenser, online repeat prescription ordering, and home delivery.

Product overview

Apotheek Nijmegen-Oost is a community pharmacy offering a comprehensive suite of pharmaceutical services organized into three main categories: administrative services (repeat medication requests, automatic direct debit, registration, medication overviews), clinical advisory services (medication consultation, medicine roll, travel advice, self-care, shortage management), and fulfillment options (in-pharmacy collection, 24/7 medicine dispenser, and home delivery including same-day urgent delivery). The pharmacy also serves as part of the Netwerk Apotheken network of over 134 affiliated pharmacies across the Netherlands, enabling coordinated care through shared workflows and the LSP data exchange system. The pharmacy is located within Medisch Centrum MCNO in Nijmegen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Herhaalmedicatie (Repeat Medication Service) Service enabling patients to request repeat prescriptions, available via online portal (MijnGezondheid.net), mobile app (MedGemak), or automatic subscription. Designed for patients on chronic medication requiring ongoing refills.
• Medicijnrol (Medicine Roll) Pre-sorted medication roll service for patients taking multiple medications, where doses are packaged in roll format for easier daily administration. Improves adherence and safety for polypharmacy and elderly patients.
• Medicijnautomaat (24/7 Medicine Dispenser) Automated dispensing machine enabling patients to collect their medications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week outside of regular pharmacy hours. Patients can register and collect pre-prepared medications at their convenience.
• Bezorgen (Home Delivery Service) Home delivery service for medications, including free urgent delivery on the same day for prescription and chronic medications. Supported by a team of 50 delivery personnel.
• Medicijngesprek (Medicine Consultation) Face-to-face medication review consultation with a pharmacist to discuss therapy effectiveness, side effects, and adherence. Supports patients managing complex medication regimens.
• Reisadvies (Travel Advice) Pharmaceutical consultation and vaccination guidance for travelers, including recommendations for travel pharmacy kits. Supports pre-travel health preparation for international trips.
• Zelfzorg (Self-Care Products and Advisory) Advisory service and sale of over-the-counter medications and self-care products. Provides guidance on non-prescription remedies for common health complaints.
• Hulpmiddelen (Medical Aids) Provision and guidance on medical devices and aids prescribed alongside medications. Supports patients with healthcare equipment needs.
• Medicijnoverzicht (Medication Overview) Complete overview of a patient's current medications, supporting medication safety and coordination with prescribing physicians. Available via the online MijnGezondheid.net portal.
• Inschrijving (Patient Registration) Online registration service for new patients to enroll with the pharmacy and assign it as their official pharmacy of record.
• Medicijntekorten (Medicine Shortage Management) Service addressing medication supply shortages by sourcing alternative medications or ordering from abroad when domestic supply is unavailable. Ensures patients continue receiving necessary treatments during shortages.
• Automatische incasso (Automatic Direct Debit) Automated payment service that allows the pharmacy to collect prescription and product payments directly from the patient's bank account.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Netwerk ApothekencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApotheek Nijmegen-Oost is affiliated with Netwerk Apotheken, a network of 134 independent pharmacies across the Netherlands with over 260 employees. The network enables knowledge sharing, best practices, and coordinated care while maintaining local pharmacy autonomy.
• Apotheken Nijmegen-Oost Group (Apotheek Beckers, Pegasus Apotheek, Apotheek de Duffelt, Apotheek Nijmegen-Oost)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe pharmacy is part of a local group of 4 affiliated pharmacies in the Nijmegen area. These pharmacies work closely together using shared workflows and support systems to ensure continuity, quality, and safety of pharmaceutical care.
• CWZ Nijmegen (Dienstapotheek)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency pharmacy partnership providing 24/7 medication access. CWZ hospital pharmacy serves as the after-hours emergency pharmacy, open Monday-Friday 17:00-08:00 and 24 hours on weekends and holidays.
• TUV NORDminorOthersCertification body providing quality and safety certification for the pharmacy's operations and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Local Healthcare Providers (Huisartsen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with local general practitioners (GPs) for prescription management, medication monitoring, and coordinated patient care. Pharmacists consult with doctors regarding medication changes and alternatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boots Apotheek: Dutch pharmacy chain operating Boots-branded locations offering dispensing, advice, and self-care. Comparable as a multi-site community pharmacy chain in the Netherlands competing for the same patient base.
• Etos: Dutch health-and-personal-care retailer with in-store pharmacy counters at many locations. Comparable because it dispenses prescriptions and sells self-care/OTC products under a recognized retail brand alongside pharmacies like Apotheek Nijmegen-Oost.
• Alphega Apotheek: European pharmacy network (Alliance Healthcare) with Dutch member pharmacies. Comparable as a multi-brand pharmacy network offering dispensing, self-care, and patient support services through affiliated independent pharmacies.
• BENU Apotheek: A large national pharmacy chain in the Netherlands. Comparable as a multi-site community pharmacy brand delivering prescription, OTC, and digital pharmacy services, though with substantially greater scale and marketing reach.
• Service Apotheek: One of the largest pharmacy franchise/chain brands in the Netherlands. Comparable as a Dutch retail pharmacy offering prescription dispensing, self-care, and digital repeat prescription services across many locations.

Direct peers

• Netwerk Apotheken: The umbrella network of 134 independent pharmacies in the Netherlands to which Apotheek Nijmegen-Oost belongs, operating the shared MijnGezondheid.net/MedGemak platform, LSP exchange, and TUV NORD certification program. It is the closest comparable because Apotheek Nijmegen-Oost is one of its member locations.
• Medsen Apotheek: Dutch independent-pharmacy group operating under a shared brand with similar service offerings (repeat prescriptions, online services, self-care). Comparable as a peer independent pharmacy chain serving Dutch patients.
• Kring-apotheek: Dutch independent-pharmacy network offering centralized services to affiliated community pharmacies. Comparable as a peer cooperative structure where independents pool procurement, marketing, and digital services, mirroring the Netwerk Apotheken affiliation.
• Apotheek Beckers: One of the four sister pharmacies in the Apotheken Nijmegen-Oost group (along with Pegasus Apotheek and Apotheek de Duffelt). It operates the same shared service model in the Nijmegen region and is directly comparable in scale, footprint, and offering.

Emerging players

• DocMorris: Originally Dutch and now a leading European online pharmacy, offering mail-order prescription and OTC fulfillment. Comparable as a competitor in prescription fulfillment and chronic medication delivery, but operating primarily through a digital/mail-order model rather than a physical storefront.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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