PHARMACIE DES DRAKKARS

What PHARMACIE DES DRAKKARS does

Pharmacie des Drakkars (legal entity: Grande Pharmacie des Drakkars) is a French licensed online pharmacy operating from a single physical site in Cormelles-le-Royal, Normandy. Founded in 2005 with online sales commencing in 2013, the company holds regulatory authorization from the ARS de Basse-Normandie, ANSM compliance, Ordre National des Pharmaciens registration (#14000431), and a separate ANSES authorization for distance selling of veterinary medications. It is co-owned and operated by pharmacists Fabienne Bagot and Clémence Bagot as co-titulaires, with Jennifer Leforestier as an additional associated pharmacist, and runs a lean team of 1-10 employees.

The core offering is an e-commerce platform listing 40,000+ pharmaceutical and parapharmacy references: prescription and OTC medications, dermocosmetics, beauty/skincare, bio/natural products, pregnancy and baby care, wellness supplements, hygiene, medical equipment, compression garments, travel formats, gift sets, and veterinary products. The underlying technology is a transactional online storefront supporting multiple payment methods (Carte Bancaire, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay) with 3DSecure authentication, hosted health data via AZNetwork (HDS-compliant), and pharmacist-authored buying guides as content marketing. Distribution is built on multi-carrier logistics: Shop2Shop (17,000+ pickup points), Mondial Relay (9,000+), Chronopost (24h express), and Colissimo (home + international), plus free in-pharmacy pickup. International delivery extends to Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and the Netherlands.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce with a transaction-based revenue model. Customers are predominantly French general consumers, including patients in medical deserts or with mobility limitations, purchasing medications, parapharmacy, and wellness products at individually priced SKUs with free delivery above order thresholds. Customer acquisition relies on organic search via pharmacist-authored guides, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram), and a Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5 across 20,182 reviews. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

PHARMACIE DES DRAKKARS

Legal name

Grande Pharmacie des Drakkars

Website

https://pharmaciedesdrakkars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pharmacie des Drakkars is a French licensed online pharmacy based in Normandy, selling prescription and OTC medications, parapharmacy, dermocosmetics, and medical equipment to consumers across France and nine European countries via e-commerce with multi-carrier delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Pharmacy / Retail Pharmacy Services

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmacy & Health Essentials Delivery (CRAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Veterinary Pharmacies & E-commerce Retailers (HLAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Online pharmacy retail
• Prescription medications
• Parapharmacy products
• Dermocosmetics skincare
• Medical equipment supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Cormelles Le Royal, Normandie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical product sales: Online retail of medications (with and without prescription), parapharmacy products, dermocosmetics, medical equipment, and veterinary products. Revenue generated through product transactions with pricing based on individual product costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pharmacie des Drakkars is a licensed French online pharmacy that sells prescription and over-the-counter medications, parapharmacy products, dermocosmetics, hygiene and wellness items, baby and pregnancy products, medical equipment, compression garments, and veterinary products through its own e-commerce platform and physical pharmacy in Cormelles-le-Royal. Offerings are supported by pharmacist-led online advice, multi-carrier delivery across France and selected European countries, and free in-store pickup at the Normandy location.

Product overview

Pharmacie des Drakkars is a French online pharmacy (OSED — Officine de Vente en Ligne de Médicaments) operating since 2013, backed by a physical pharmacy established in Cormelles-le-Royal, Normandy, since 2000. It offers a unified e-commerce platform combining over 40,000 medication and parapharmacy references. The core offering is the online medication sales channel (médicaments en ligne), which is flanked by a broad parapharmacy section covering beauty and skincare, bio/natural products, pregnancy & baby care, wellness supplements, hygiene, health products, medical equipment, compression garments, dermocosmetics, travel formats, and gift sets. Key complementary services include a pharmacist consultation service (online advice, safety checks, Q&A) and multi-carrier home/point-relais delivery across France and Europe. The portfolio spans hundreds of brands (Avène, Nuxe, Caudalie, La Roche-Posay, SVR, Bioderma, Vichy, Mustela, and many more) alongside its own pharmacist-curated selections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medicaments (en ligne) - Online Medications Online sale of prescription and OTC medications, including pain relief (paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin), cold and flu remedies, digestive treatments, allergy medications, smoking cessation aids, and homeopathic products, all verified by pharmacists for safety and contraindications. Targeted at French patients purchasing medications remotely.
• Parapharmacie / Beaute et Soin Skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrances, body care, hygiene, and cosmetics from brands such as Avene, Nuxe, Caudalie, SVR, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, and Vichy. Targeted at French consumers seeking beauty and personal-care products.
• Bio et Naturel Essential oils, aromatherapy, herbal remedies (phytotherapy), organic cosmetics, probiotics, dietary supplements, teas, and herbal infusions. Targeted at consumers seeking natural health and wellness products.
• Grossesse & Bebe Prenatal supplements, pregnancy tests, fertility tests, breastfeeding aids, baby care (shampoo, bath, wipes, diapers), feeding bottles, teats, pacifiers, and maternity care items. Targeted at expectant mothers and parents of infants.
• Bien-etre et Forme Dietary supplements (vitamins, minerals, sleep aids, stress relief, weight management), sports nutrition (electrolytes, protein bars, sports supplements), slimming products, massage oils, collagen, and melatonin. Targeted at French consumers pursuing wellness and active lifestyles.
• Hygiene Dental care (toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, interdental brushes), intimate hygiene, body hygiene (shower gel, soap), ear/nose care, eye care, deodorants, and antibacterial products. Targeted at general consumers seeking everyday hygiene essentials.
• Sante First aid supplies (bandages, antiseptic, dressings), solar protection, ORL/allergy treatments, self-test kits, insect repellents, hearing protection, anti-snoring devices, and veterinary medications. Targeted at consumers seeking self-care health products.
• Materiel medical Measurement devices (scales, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, glucose meters), orthopedics (insoles, braces, boots), breast prostheses, post-operative clothing, compression stockings, walking canes, inhalation chambers, examination gloves, injection/perfusion supplies, surgical masks, and WC aids. Targeted at patients and caregivers needing medical equipment.
• Contention Compression stockings (class 1, 2, 3), compression tights for men, women, and pregnancy, compression socks, compression bands, and compression aids. Targeted at patients needing therapeutic compression garments.
• Dermocosmetique

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mondial RelaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for delivery to 9,000+ pickup points across France. Provides flexible delivery option for customers preferring to collect orders at local pickup points.
• Shop2ShopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for delivery to 17,000+ pickup points across France, offering extensive coverage for convenient collection.
• ChronopostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpress delivery partner offering next-day delivery service for orders placed before 15h. Provides both home delivery and pickup point delivery options.
• Colissimo (La Poste)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStandard home delivery service for orders across France. Free delivery for orders ≥ €79. Also used for international delivery to European countries.
• AZNetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationHealth data hosting provider. All customer personal and medical data is securely hosted by AZNetwork, an approved health data host.
• ARS de Basse-NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory authorization from Agence Régionale de Santé de Basse-Normandie for online pharmacy operations.
• DoctolibminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for appointment booking, allowing customers to book pharmacy appointments online through Doctolib platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Parapharmazen: French online parapharmacy retailer focused on cosmetics, well-being, and health products with delivery across France. Comparable offering concentrated in the parapharmacy side of the category.
• Newpharma: Belgian-origin online pharmacy now serving France with a broad catalog of medications, parapharmacy, and beauty products. Directly competes with Pharmacie des Drakkars on product range and French delivery.
• Cocooncenter: One of the largest French online pharmacies (parapharmacie), offering a broad catalog of pharmacy and beauty products with delivery across France. Directly competes with Pharmacie des Drakkars in the same category and customer segment.
• 1001Pharmacies: French online pharmacy marketplace and retailer authorized to sell medications online, offering parapharmacy, dermocosmetics, and wellness products with home delivery in France. Comparable model and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Atida (formerly mifarma): European online pharmacy platform operating in multiple countries including France and the Benelux region, offering medications, parapharmacy, and personal care products. Comparable offering with broader geographic footprint.
• Shop Apotheke: Major European online pharmacy with operations in several EU countries including France. Offers prescription medications, OTC, parapharmacy, and beauty products; a well-funded incumbent competing for the same French consumers.
• La Pharmacie Lafayette: Large French pharmacy network with significant online presence offering medications, parapharmacy, and beauty products. A scaled brick-and-mortar incumbent with an e-commerce channel that competes for the same customers.
• DocMorris (Zur Rose): European online pharmacy leader operating a French storefront, selling prescription and OTC medications, parapharmacy, and health products across multiple European markets. A scaled incumbent competing in the same category with greater geographic reach.

Others

• Doctolib: French health-tech platform for appointment booking and teleconsultation, already integrated with Pharmacie des Drakkars for pharmacy appointments. An ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, but represents a potential channel for clinical service expansion.

Regional players

• Pharmacy2U: Leading UK online pharmacy offering NHS-aligned prescription fulfillment, OTC medications, and health products. Comparable business model in a different (UK) geography; useful reference for online pharmacy scale economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/grandepharmaciedesdrakkars
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandepharmaciedesdrakkars
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pharmacie-des-drakkars

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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