Espoon Keskustan Apteekki

What Espoon Keskustan Apteekki does

Espoon Keskustan Apteekki is a single-location community pharmacy operating in Espoo, Finland, co-located within K-Supermarket Kunkku. The business dispenses prescription medications using an automated storage system and processes electronic prescriptions via the national Kela infrastructure, providing drug interaction checking and prescription renewal services as part of its core dispensing workflow. Its technology stack is conventional for a Finnish community pharmacy: automated medication storage, electronic prescription integration, and rule-based clinical decision support — with no proprietary digital platform or AI/ML components identified.

Beyond dispensing, the pharmacy offers vaccination services through a partnership with Farmania Oy, administers Schengen medical certificates, performs ship pharmacy inspections, and handles certificate card registration. It also runs a tiered Kanta-asiakas loyalty program whose terms are being restructured effective January 1, 2026, and participates in the Liikkujan Apteekki national wellness ecosystem. Revenue is generated primarily from Kela-reimbursable prescription dispensing, supplemented by OTC retail sales, vaccination fees, loyalty-driven self-care purchases, and administrative service fees. The business is supported by approximately 6 employees, indicating a small independent dispensary model.

Name

Espoon Keskustan Apteekki

Legal name

Espoon Keskustan apteekki

Website

https://espoonkeskustanapteekki.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Espoon Keskustan Apteekki is a single-location community pharmacy in Espoo, Finland, co-located within K-Supermarket Kunkku, dispensing prescriptions and offering vaccinations, loyalty programs, and administrative health certificate services to local retail consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Pharmacy

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAFAEAK

Health & Pharmacy Omnichannel

Consumer Products & Retail/E-commerce & Marketplaces/Omnichannel Retail E-commerce

SECONDARYHLACAKAC

Pharmacy Information Systems (PIS) & Dispensing Workflow

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

SECONDARYCRAOAHAK

Pharmacy Benefit/Channel Services (PSAO, 340B Admin, Chargebacks/Rebates Ops)

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Health, OTC & Pharmacy Wholesale Distribution

Keywords

• Community pharmacy services
• Prescription dispensing
• Vaccination services
• Over-the-counter medications
• Pharmaceutical retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Prescription Medication Sales: Core revenue from dispensing prescription medications. Operates within Finland's regulated pharmacy system with electronic prescription (e-resepti) integration through Kela's systems.
2. Prescription Renewal Services: Sends renewal requests for electronically prescribed medications from primary healthcare. Fee of 3 euros per medication.
3. Certificate and Registration Services: Provides Schengen certificates (10 euros), certificate card registration (40 euros, students 30 euros), and ship pharmacy inspections (65 euros for D-class).
4. Over-the-Counter and Self-Care Products: Sales of non-prescription medications, cosmetics, vitamins, and wellness products. Loyalty program provides tiered discounts based on annual purchase volume.
5. Vaccination Services: Provides vaccination services as a vaccination point. Service provider is Farmania Oy. Booking available through online reservation system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Espoon Keskustan Apteekki is a community pharmacy operating within K-Supermarket Kunkku in Espoo, Finland. It dispenses prescription medications using automated storage technology, sells over-the-counter (OTC) products, cosmetics, vitamins, and wellness items, and offers pharmacy services such as prescription renewals, drug interaction reviews, automated dose dispensing, vaccination services, Schengen certificates, ship pharmacy inspections, and certificate card registration. The pharmacy is integrated with Kela's electronic prescription system and operates under Finland's regulated pharmacy framework.

Product overview

Espoon Keskustan Apteekki operates as a traditional Finnish community pharmacy offering a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical and health services. The core offering centers on prescription services including fulfillment with automated dispensing technology and prescription renewal. The pharmacy complements its core services with specialized health programs (vaccination via Farmania Oy, drug interaction checking, automated dose dispensing), customer loyalty (Kanta-asiakasohjelma), health education events (Terveydeksi! magazine, theme days, Liikkujan Apteekki), and administrative services (Schengen certificates, ship pharmacy inspections, certificate card registration). The portfolio functions as an integrated pharmacy service model rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reseptien toimitus (Prescription Dispensing) Prescription fulfillment services using automated storage systems for rapid and accurate medication dispensing, allowing pharmacists more time for patient consultations on proper medication use. Integrated with Kela's electronic prescription (e-resepti) system.
• Reseptien uusiminen (Prescription Renewal) Service that sends renewal requests for electronically prescribed medications from primary healthcare. Priced at 3 euros per medication with 8 business day processing time.
• Kanta-asiakasohjelma (Customer Loyalty Program) Free loyalty program offering tiered discounts on OTC products, health supplies, and cosmetics based on annual purchase volume. Members receive a 25% discount coupon on cosmetics or vitamins upon joining and benefits such as free Schengen certificates and advance notice of health measurement events.
• Rokotus (Vaccination Services) Vaccination point services provided in partnership with Farmania Oy, offering various vaccinations during pharmacy visits. Online appointment booking available. Not available for minors under 18.
• Varmennekorttien rekisteröintipiste (Certificate Card Registration) Registration point for healthcare professional certificates and social/healthcare cards (sote-kortit). Service priced at 40 euros (student price 30 euros). Identification via passport or identity card required; driver's license not accepted.
• Schengen-todistus (Schengen Certificate) Certificate for traveling with controlled substances or psychotropic medications within the Schengen area. Valid for 30 days from trip start, priced at 10 euros.
• Laiva-apteekki tarkastus (Ship Pharmacy Inspection) Ship pharmacy inspection services for Class D pharmacies. Price is 65 euros (excl. VAT) when ship pharmacy contents are brought to the pharmacy for inspection.
• Koneellinen annosjakelu (Automated Dose Dispensing) Automated medication dose packaging service for patients requiring organized medication management.
• Yhteensopivuuden tarkistus ja lääkekortti (Drug Interaction Checking & Medication Card) Comprehensive medication review using drug interaction software to identify potential risks between prescribed medications, over-the-counter drugs, and natural products, with optional printed medication card for patient records.
• Lääkejätteiden vastaanotto (Medication Waste Disposal) Proper disposal service for expired and unused medications as hazardous waste, including sorting instructions for different medication types.
• OTC and Self-Care Product Sales Sales of non-prescription medications, cosmetics, vitamins, and wellness products with tiered loyalty discounts based on annual household purchase volume.
• Yritysten sairauskassasopimukset (Corporate Health Fund Agreements) Agreements with multiple corporate health funds for preferential pricing and services for employees of partner companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prescription renewal processed within 8 working days

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• K-Supermarket KunkkucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe pharmacy is co-located within K-Supermarket Kunkku at Teirinsyrjä 2 B, 02770 Espoo. This partnership provides convenient access for customers combining grocery shopping with pharmacy needs. The pharmacy operates as a separate business unit within the supermarket premises.
• Farmania OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmania Oy serves as the service provider for vaccination services at Espoon Keskustan Apteekki. The pharmacy functions as a vaccination point, with vaccinations administered by Farmania Oy personnel. Appointments are booked through a dedicated online reservation system.
• KKI-ohjelma, Hengitysliitto, Suomen Apteekkariliitto, Liikunnan aluejärjestöt (Liikkujan Apteekki)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEspoon Keskustan Apteekki participates in the Liikkujan Apteekki (Active Person's Pharmacy) concept, a collaborative initiative between KKI-programme, Hengitysliitto (Respiratory Association), Finnish Pharmacists Association (Suomen Apteekkariliitto), and regional sports organizations. The concept aims to integrate health exercise into pharmacy public health programs and customer consultation situations.
• Kela (Finnish Social Insurance Institution)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Kela's systems for electronic prescription (e-resepti) functionality. Enables pharmacy staff to retrieve prescription information using customer's Kela card and medication name. Also supports pharmacy authority services through suomi.fi platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Apotea: Sweden's leading online pharmacy, dispensing prescription and OTC products through a digital channel. Comparable as a Nordic pharmacy operator competing for the same customers, but with a fundamentally different (digital-first, no physical footprint) business model.

Broad incumbents

• Kronans Apotek: Swedish pharmacy chain with both physical stores and e-commerce, offering prescription dispensing, OTC, and pharmacy services. Comparable in service mix to a community pharmacy but operating across Sweden with significantly broader scale.
• Apotek Hjärtat: One of Sweden's largest pharmacy chains, operating hundreds of physical pharmacies plus online retail. Comparable as a Nordic community pharmacy operator offering prescription dispensing, OTC, vaccinations, and loyalty programs, but at a far broader national scale.

Direct peers

• Yliopiston Apteekki: Finland's largest university-affiliated pharmacy chain operating retail pharmacies and an online store nationwide. Closely comparable as a Finnish retail pharmacy offering prescription dispensing, OTC, and value-added services, though at materially greater scale.

Regional players

• LloydsApotek: Nordic pharmacy chain (with presence in Norway and Sweden) offering prescription, OTC, and wellness products across physical and digital channels. Comparable as a Nordic community-pharmacy operator but primarily serving different national markets than Finland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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