Apotheke Am Klinikum

What Apotheke Am Klinikum does

Apotheke am Klinikum is a single-location community pharmacy (Offizin) operating from Thiemstraße 112 in the Ärztehaus medical center in Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany, directly adjacent to the Carl-Thiem-Klinikum hospital. Founded on 18 October 1993 by Dr. Michael Kayser and owned since 1 January 2011 by pharmacist Antje Wienhold, the business is structured as a sole proprietorship (Einzelunternehmen e.K., HRA 568 CB) and employs 6 staff. Core operations comprise prescription dispensing for nearly all statutory health insurers, individual pharmaceutical compounding (Rezepturen), compression stocking fitting under the Belsana partnership, rental of Medela breast pumps, PARI inhalation devices and blood pressure monitors, and the sale of natural cosmetics (Dr. Hauschka, Eucerin, Physiogel). The pharmacy also offers fee-based health screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HbA1c, uric acid) and venous function measurement (Venencheck).

The business model is a hybrid of regulated German pharmacy dispensing economics, specialty service fees (compounding, screening, equipment rental, compression fitting) and retail OTC/cosmetics margin. Customer engagement relies on the free Kundenkarte loyalty card (3% self-service discount, drug-interaction checking, annual receipt aggregation), the third-party 'deine Apotheke' app for prescription pre-ordering, free delivery within Cottbus, recurring Themenabende (Schüssler Salze, vein health, skincare), and brand-partner consultation days with Pflüger, Belsana, Dr. Hauschka, Eucerin and Physiogel. The planned KI-gestützter Abholautomat (AI-supported automated pickup terminal) is intended to extend medication collection beyond staffed opening hours. Over 30 years the pharmacy has compounded approximately 20,000 individual preparations, processed more than 250,000 goods crates and provided over 500 emergency night-services (Notdienst), reflecting a stable, locally embedded retail pharmacy operation rather than a scaling enterprise.

Name

Apotheke Am Klinikum

Legal name

Apotheke am Klinikum

Website

https://apotheke-am-klinikum-cottbus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Apotheke am Klinikum is a sole-proprietor community pharmacy in Cottbus, Germany, co-located with the Carl-Thiem-Klinikum hospital. It dispenses prescriptions, compounds medications, fits compression stockings, rents medical equipment, and offers health screenings and natural cosmetics to local residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding & Customized Medication Management Support (HSABALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chronic Condition Medication Programs (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) with Integrated Prescribing (HLALAIAH)

Keywords

• Retail pharmacy services
• Prescription medications
• Pharmaceutical compounding
• Medical equipment rental
• Compression stocking fitting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottbus

HQ country

Germany

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription medications and retail pharmaceuticals: Core pharmacy revenue from dispensing prescription medicines and selling over-the-counter health products to the general public. The pharmacy accepts prescriptions from almost all statutory health insurance providers (gesetzliche Krankenkassen) and also serves private patients.
2. Individualized pharmaceutical compounding (Rezepturen): The pharmacy prepares custom formulations prescribed by doctors as well as individual preparations for patients. This is a specialized service generating revenue above standard OTC sales.
3. Medical aids and compression stockings: Supplies compression stockings (Kompressionsstrümpfe) through the Belsana brand, blood pressure monitors, and other medical aids to patients with prescriptions from health insurers. Custom fitting and measuring services included.
4. Medical equipment rental (Verleih): Rents out Medela breast pumps, PARI inhalation devices, and blood pressure monitors for a small fee. Revenue from rental fees and consumable sales associated with the rented equipment.
5. Natural cosmetics and skincare products: Sells a curated selection of natural and medical skincare products including Dr. Hauschka, Eucerin, Frei, Dr. Theiss, Eubos, and Physiogel. These products carry higher margins than standard OTC items.
6. Health screening tests and services: Charges a small fee for health checks measuring blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, uric acid, HbA1c, body weight, body fat, and BMI. Venenfunktion measurement (LRR) also offered for a fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apotheke am Klinikum is a community retail pharmacy dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medications to local residents and patients of the adjacent Carl-Thiem-Klinikum hospital. Beyond dispensing, it offers individualized pharmaceutical compounding, compression stocking fitting, medical equipment rental (Medela breast pumps, PARI inhalers, blood pressure monitors), fee-based health screenings, and natural cosmetics, supported by a customer loyalty card and free local delivery.

Product overview

Apotheke am Klinikum is a community pharmacy located in Cottbus, Germany, offering a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical and health services. The pharmacy operates as a single-location pharmacy providing core services including medication dispensing, health testing (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, BMI), compression stocking fitting, medical equipment rental (Medela breast pumps, PARI inhalers, blood pressure monitors), prescription compounding, free local delivery, natural cosmetics, and a customer loyalty card. Digital services include prescription pre-ordering via the 'deine Apotheke' app. The pharmacy specializes in phytotherapy and Schüßler salt therapy, with a planned AI-controlled after-hours pickup machine for future service expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gesundheitstest (Health Tests) Fee-based health screening services measuring blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol, body weight, body fat, BMI, uric acid, and HbA1c, designed to detect early signs of asymptomatic diseases for walk-in customers.
• Kompressionsstrümpfe Anmessen (Compression Stocking Fitting) Professional measurement and fitting service for doctor-prescribed compression stockings supplied through Belsana, including custom-made options, modern support stockings, travel stockings, and sports stockings for patients with venous conditions.
• Medela Milchpumpen Verleih (Medela Breast Pump Rental) Rental service for Medela Symphony breast pumps with 2-Phase Expression technology and Comfort Flow Zone, offered as an official Medela Mietstation (rental station) for breastfeeding mothers needing lactation support.
• PARI Inhaliergeräte Verleih (PARI Inhaler Rental) Rental service for PARI inhalation devices for respiratory therapy, supporting patients with asthma, COPD, and other respiratory conditions with short-term or intermittent inhalation therapy needs.
• Blutdruckmessgeräte Verleih (Blood Pressure Monitor Rental) Rental service for blood pressure monitoring devices for regular at-home blood pressure control by patients needing ongoing cardiovascular monitoring.
• Venencheck (Vein Check) Venous function measurement using light-reflection rheography (LRR) to detect early venous leg diseases, with results recorded in a venous passport. Fee: €3.00 per session.
• Rezept per App (Prescription via App) Digital prescription pre-ordering service through the "deine Apotheke" app, enabling customers to submit prescriptions and pre-order medications without registration and with secure data transmission, reducing in-store wait times.
• Rezeptur (Individualized Pharmaceutical Compounding) Custom pharmaceutical compounding services for doctor-prescribed medications and individual patient formulations, including individualized preparations prepared in the pharmacy's own laboratory.
• Lieferservice (Free City Delivery) Free medication delivery service within the Cottbus city area for customers who cannot visit the pharmacy in person due to health conditions, supporting housebound and chronic disease patients.
• Hilfsmittelversorgung (Medical Aid Supply) Supply of medical aids including Belsana compression stockings, blood pressure monitors, and other Hilfsmittel for patients of nearly all statutory health insurance providers, including custom fitting services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 individual pharmaceutical preparations (Rezepturen) compounded for patients over 30 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MedelacoreOthersOfficial rental station (Mietstation) for Medela Symphony breast pumps. The pharmacy rents out the Medela Symphony 2-Phase Expression breast pump to breastfeeding mothers. This partnership provides mothers with a premium breast pump that mimics the baby's natural suckling rhythm through Medela's 2-Phase Expression technology.
• PARIcoreOthersProvides PARI inhalation devices (Inhaliergeräte) for rent to patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD. PARI has over 100 years of experience in respiratory therapy. The pharmacy rents these devices to patients who need short-term or intermittent inhalation therapy.
• BelsanacoreOthersPrimary supplier of compression stockings (Kompressionsstrümpfe) and support stockings. Belsana provides a wide range of compression products in various qualities including made-to-measure options. The pharmacy is authorized to supply Belsana products under prescription for nearly all statutory health insurers. The pharmacy also serves as a Venenfachcenter, promoting Belsana's online vein check tool and running seasonal promotional campaigns (e.g., 15% summer discount).
• PflügercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHerbal medicine specialist (Schüßler-Salz manufacturer) that supports the pharmacy's themed educational evenings (Schüßler-Themenabende). Pflüger representatives participate in or sponsor these free community events, which serve as both marketing and education. Multiple such evenings have been held since 2017.
• Dr. HauschkaminorOthersNaturkosmetik brand with a product line free from silicones, PEG, synthetic preservatives, and artificial colors/fragrances. The pharmacy stocks Dr. Hauschka products and has hosted Hauschka consultation days with brand representatives.
• Eucerin / BeiersdorfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical skincare brand whose representatives conduct professional skin analysis and consultation days at the pharmacy. The pharmacy hosts periodic Eucerin skin consultation events, offering personalized skin analysis and product recommendations. Part of ongoing promotional partnership.
• Physiogel / Klinge PharmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDermatological skincare brand (Klinge Pharma) whose products are free from perfume, colorants, paraffins, and silicones. Physiogel consultation days are hosted at the pharmacy with brand representatives performing skin analysis and recommending personalized skincare routines.
• LadivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSunscreen brand (Stada group) offering UV-B, UV-A, and Infra-Red-A protection without mineral oils, silicone oils, PEG emulsifiers, or parabens. The pharmacy ran a seasonal promotional campaign offering €2.50 instant discount on Ladival products.
• Tyrosur (Stada)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWound care brand from Stada. The pharmacy ran a summer promotional campaign offering €1 instant discount on Tyrosur CareExpert wound gel (25g, 50g, 100g sizes).
• WellionminorOthersBlood glucose and health monitoring device brand. Wellion representatives conduct on-site health screenings at the pharmacy, analyzing blood values (harnsäure, cholesterin, HbA1c) from a finger prick sample. The pharmacy charges a fee for this service.
• aponet.de (German pharmacy emergency service portal)minorOthersOfficial German pharmacy emergency service (Notdienst) information portal. The pharmacy is listed on aponet.de as part of the national pharmacy emergency rotation, enabling patients to find the nearest on-call pharmacy.
• Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe / Ronald McDonald Haus CottbusminorOthersCharitable partnership. The pharmacy donated €500 to the Ronald McDonald Haus in Cottbus, a facility providing accommodation and support for parents of seriously ill children being treated at the Carl-Thiem-Klinikum. The pharmacy described this as the cause 'closest to its heart'.
• MUL-CT / Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin Carl ThiemminorOthersChildren's clinic at the Carl-Thiem-Klinikum (Medizinische Universität Lausitz - Campus Thiem). The pharmacy donated €1,000 to the pediatric clinic on 01.06.2026, strengthening community ties with the adjacent hospital.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Aponeo: Berlin-based online pharmacy with prescription and OTC delivery across Germany; represents the digital-native segment of the same pharmacy retail category and serves as a substitute for community-pharmacy OTC and refill customers.
• Sanicare: German mail-order pharmacy focused on chronic-disease patients and repeat prescriptions; competes specifically for the high-LTV chronic segment that the pharmacy currently captures via footfall and loyalty card.

Broad incumbents

• Rossmann: Major German drugstore chain with deep OTC, baby, and natural cosmetics categories; competes head-to-head with the pharmacy's non-prescription assortment and customer card economics.
• Shop Apotheke Europe: Major European mail-order pharmacy headquartered in the Netherlands with a strong German customer base; competes on convenience and price for OTC and refill prescriptions across Germany and is the principal national mail-order threat to community pharmacies.
• DocMorris: Largest mail-order pharmacy serving Germany with an increasingly hybrid online-and-physical model; competes for refill prescriptions and OTC sales nationally, including against this pharmacy's catchment, while operating at materially larger scale.
• dm drogerie markt: Germany's largest drugstore chain with broad OTC, cosmetics, and health-product assortment; not a prescription pharmacy but directly competes for OTC and natural cosmetics spend from the same household shopper.

Direct peers

• easyApotheke: Chain of German retail pharmacies offering prescription dispensing, OTC, compounding, and health services; comparable as a multi-format Apotheke operator competing for the same walk-in prescription and OTC customers in the German market.
• LINDA Apotheken: Marketing and buying cooperative of independent German community pharmacies; directly comparable in that it is a network of owner-operated Apotheken with shared branding, loyalty programs, and category partnerships — the same operating archetype as Apotheke am Klinikum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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