antares-apotheken oHG

What antares-apotheken oHG does

Antares-Apotheken oHG, operating as HAMBURG APOTHEKE since a 2024 rebranding, is a German specialty pharmacy group (Schwerpunktapotheke) headquartered in Hamburg with three physical locations in the Eimsbüttel (Hohe Weide), Uhlenhorst (Lerchenfeld), and Altona (Struenseehaus) districts, all situated within or adjacent to major medical centers. Founded in 2010 and privately held as a partnership (oHG) under legal name BS-Apotheken oHG, the company maintains an inventory of more than 10,000 drug preparations with a 24-hour pharmaceutical supply guarantee, plus in-house compounding (rezeptur and defektur) capabilities for oncology, autoimmune disease, palliative, hemophilia, and shortage-substitution scenarios including pediatric paracetamol.

The business is structured around four pillars: prescription and OTC dispensing across the three branches and an online shop (shop.hamburg-apo.de); pharmaceutical services (Medikationscheck for polymedicated patients covered by statutory health insurance, blood analysis tests at €25-35 each, Covid and flu vaccinations, inhalation counseling, self-injection training, oral oncology therapy support); specialty compounding and individualized formulations; and a digital ecosystem comprising the e-prescription app (hamburg-apo-direkt.de), online appointment booking (apotune-booking.de), real-time medication availability lookups, and a free nationwide delivery service with same-day fulfillment and cold-chain temperature-controlled transport.

Revenue is generated through regulated German pharmacy prescription margins (AMPreisV), statutory-insurance-reimbursable professional services, fee-for-service blood analysis and compounding, and OTC e-commerce via the online shop, with delivery offered free of charge as a conversion mechanism. The customer base spans oncology, autoimmune disease, palliative, and chronic pain patients; ambulatory and palliative nursing services (Pflegedienste) as B2B accounts; and general walk-in pharmacy consumers, supported by marketing across the corporate website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, an MS-focused Spotify podcast, and community health events such as World MS Day and Long Night of Vaccinations. No external funding, M&A activity, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the company is independently operated by legal representatives Enno Scheel and Thomas Boner with no parent company.

Name

antares-apotheken oHG

Legal name

BS-Apotheken oHG

Website

https://antares-apotheke.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HAMBURG APOTHEKE (Antares-Apotheken oHG) is a Hamburg-based specialty pharmacy group operating three locations with Schwerpunktapotheke expertise in oncology, autoimmune diseases, palliative care, and medical cannabis, supported by an e-prescription app, online shop, in-house compounding, and free nationwide cold-chain delivery serving patients and ambulatory nursing services across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Pharmacy Omnichannel (CRAFAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Pharmacy & Complex Therapy Management Platforms (HLACAKAG), Pharmacy & Health Essentials Delivery (CRAFAFAI), Pharmacy-Integrated Virtual Care & ePrescribing (Employer Benefit) (HLALADAH)

Keywords

• Specialty pharmacy services
• Pharmaceutical compounding
• Medication therapy management
• Oncology pharmacy care
• Medical cannabis dispensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg, HH

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prescription and OTC Medication Sales: Core revenue from dispensing prescription medicines and over-the-counter products across three physical pharmacy locations and an online shop. The company maintains a warehouse of over 10,000 preparations and produces custom compounding formulations in-house.
2. Pharmaceutical Services: Fee-for-service revenues from blood analysis (Vitamin D 35 EUR, HbA1c 25 EUR), medication reviews (covered by insurance for polymedicated patients), inhalation counseling, self-injection training, and vaccination administration. Many services are reimbursable under German statutory health insurance.
3. Delivery and Logistics Services: Free delivery service included with prescription fulfillment; supports nationwide delivery including temperature-controlled transport. Revenue is generated through increased prescription volume driven by the convenience offering rather than a direct delivery fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Antares-Apotheken oHG (operating as HAMBURG APOTHEKE) runs a specialist pharmacy business in Hamburg with three physical branches, dispensing prescription and OTC medications, manufacturing individual compounded formulations in-house, and delivering a portfolio of fee-for-service pharmaceutical services including medication reviews, blood analyses, vaccinations, and palliative care support. It serves complex-therapy patients (oncology, autoimmune, palliative, medical cannabis) and operates a digital layer (e-prescription app, online shop, delivery) on top of its retail and compounding core.

Product overview

HAMBURG APOTHEKE (formerly Antares-Apotheke oHG) operates as a specialty pharmacy chain with three physical locations in Hamburg. The core offering consists of pharmaceutical services including medication checks, blood analyses, vaccinations, and delivery services, supported by a digital platform comprising an online shop and e-prescription app integration. The pharmacy specializes in focused therapeutic areas including oncology, palliative care, autoimmune diseases (Rheuma, MS, Psoriasis, CED, Hämophilie), and medical cannabis. Additional services include custom formulation manufacturing (Individualherstellungen), care service support for nursing services, and availability checking. All services are accessible through physical pharmacy locations, the online shop, and the e-prescription app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmazeutische Dienstleistungen (Pharmaceutical Services) Pharmacist-led pharmaceutical services including blood pressure measurement, inhalation technique training, oral cancer therapy counseling, self-injection training, and high-blood-pressure risk screening. Designed for patients with chronic or complex therapy needs.
• Medikationscheck (Medication Review) Extended medication consultation for patients taking five or more medications, screening for interactions and optimizing therapy outcomes. Covered once per year by German statutory health insurance for eligible polymedicated patients.
• Blutanalysen (Blood Analysis) In-pharmacy blood tests including Vitamin D analysis (35 EUR), HbA1c long-term blood sugar (25 EUR), TSH thyroid values, CRP inflammation markers, and total cholesterol, with results available within minutes and a free consultation appointment to interpret values.
• Impfungen (Vaccinations) COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations using mRNA vaccine (Comirnaty/BioNTech), with combination vaccination and vaccination pass check options. Annual booster recommended by STIKO for at-risk groups.
• Lieferservice (Delivery Service) Free delivery of medications to patients' homes, offices, or desired addresses nationwide across Germany, including temperature-controlled (cold-chain) transport for sensitive medications. Orders placed before 12:00 are eligible for same-day delivery Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 20:00.
• E-Rezept (E-Prescription) Digital prescription system allowing patients to send e-prescriptions via smartphone app (hamburg-apo-direkt.de) and order medications online for in-store pickup or home delivery.
• HAMBURG APOTHEKE Online Shop
• Individualherstellungen (Custom Compounding) Custom-made medications tailored to individual patient needs when standard medications are unsuitable, unavailable, or for patients with allergies. Includes compounding for supply-chain shortages (e.g., pediatric paracetamol during shortages) and individualized formulations for oncology, autoimmune, palliative, and hemophilia patients.
• Pflegedienstversorgung (Nursing Service Support) Full-service support for ambulatory and palliative nursing services (Pflegedienste), including digital prescription management integrated from nursing software, medication analysis, timely supply of medications and medical aids, and staff training sessions. Over 15 years of nursing service support experience.
• Medizinisches Cannabis (Medical Cannabis) Consultation and dispensing of medical cannabis products including flowers, extracts, and finished medicines for chronic pain, MS, chemotherapy-induced nausea, and other qualifying conditions, with on-site compounding capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ preparations in stock with 24-hour pharmaceutical supply guarantee
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stärker gegen Krebs (Stronger Against Cancer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Hamburg Apotheke participates in the Stärker gegen Krebs (Stronger Against Cancer) network as a pharmaceutical care partner. The platform serves cancer patients and their relatives as a guide through disease and therapy, providing information on sport and nutrition, second-hair studios, rehabilitation, and much more near their location. Hamburg Apotheke contributes specialized oncology pharmacy expertise including medication compounding, side-effect management, and psychosocial support.
• EGYM WellpassminorOthersHamburg Apotheke offers its employees access to EGYM Wellpass, a corporate fitness and health platform, as an employee benefit. This is offered as part of the company's workplace wellness and benefits package under 'Sport & gemeinsame Events'.
• corporate benefitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate employee discount program partner offering Hamburg Apotheke staff discounted products and services through the corporate benefits platform. This is part of the company's employee benefits package alongside the Deutschlandticket subsidy.
• DocMedicominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDocMedico GmbH (Ehrengutstraße 16, 80469 München) is responsible for the web design and implementation of the Hamburg Apotheke website. The company powers the digital presence and online experience for the pharmacy chain.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Medipolis: German specialty pharmacy group with Schwerpunktapotheke focus on complex therapies (oncology, autoimmune), parenteral compounding, and chronic-disease dispensing — the closest direct comparator to Hamburg Apotheke's specialty pharmacy model.
• Apo-Discounter: German online discount pharmacy with broad OTC and prescription assortment and nationwide delivery — direct competitor on price-sensitive mail-order volume that Hamburg Apotheke also targets.
• Sanicare: German mail-order pharmacy focused on chronic-condition patients (oncology, autoimmune, MS) with B2B pharmacy-partner fulfillment — comparable to Hamburg Apotheke's specialty chronic-disease dispensing and Pflegedienst supply activities.
• Shop Apotheke (Redcare Pharmacy): Leading European online pharmacy (OTC + Rx) with significant scale in Germany, integrated into Redcare Pharmacy alongside DocMorris — directly competes with Hamburg Apotheke's digital and delivery proposition.
• Pharmeo: German online pharmacy offering OTC and prescription products with delivery — comparable digital mail-order competitor for Hamburg Apotheke's online-shop and delivery channels.
• Volksversand Apotheke: Established German mail-order pharmacy offering OTC and prescription products with nationwide delivery — comparable online-pharmacy competitor for Hamburg Apotheke's national e-commerce and delivery service.
• Aponeo: Berlin-based online pharmacy specializing in prescription medications for chronic conditions, with nationwide delivery — directly comparable to Hamburg Apotheke's online-shop and e-Rezept channels and its specialty Rx orientation.
• EasyApotheke: German specialty pharmacy chain combining physical pickup points with online ordering and consultation services — directly comparable omnichannel footprint to Hamburg Apotheke's three-branch plus digital model.
• DocMorris (Redcare Pharmacy): One of Europe's largest online pharmacies (now part of Redcare Pharmacy / Shop Apotheke group) with OTC plus prescription delivery across Germany — competes head-on with Hamburg Apotheke's nationwide mail-order channel.
• Medikamente-per-Klick: German online pharmacy focused on prescription fulfillment with delivery across Germany — directly comparable online Rx competitor to Hamburg Apotheke's e-prescription and mail-order services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/antaresapotheken
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antares-apotheken-ohg
• Instagraminstagram.com/hamburg_apotheke

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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