Profarma Destribuidora de Medicamentos

What Profarma Destribuidora de Medicamentos does

Profarma Destribuidora de Medicamentos is a Brazilian pharmaceutical distribution company headquartered in Curitiba, PR, with operational customer-service presence in the Rio de Janeiro area (021 area code). The company distributes pharmaceutical products to retail pharmacies across Brazil through three primary channels: Televendas phone sales (0800 707 4040), a customer service center (CAP), and an electronic ordering portal at pedido.profarma.com.br. Beyond physical distribution, Profarma has built a digital services ecosystem aimed at helping pharmacy partners digitize operations and diversify revenue, including financial services for pharmacies, management consulting, point-of-sale marketing actions, pharmacy marketplace facilitation, and corporate education.

The company's technology platform rests on two core strategic partnerships. Sibrafar provides electronic prescription dispensing that connects pharmacies to Brazil's Sibrare electronic prescription hub via ICP-Brasil digital certificates, priced at R$99/month plus R$0.80 per prescription (50% off after a 3-month free trial). Clinicarx offers pharmacy services management SaaS across four tiers — Free, Light (R$199.90/month), Pro (R$499.90/month), and Premium (R$999.90/month) — with annual-commitment discounts via credit card and exclusive Profarma pricing. The Premium tier adds API integrations and is positioned for pharmacy chains integrating multiple stores, while lower tiers address independent pharmacies entering clinical services (appointments, chronic patient tracking, vaccination, 30+ rapid tests).

Profarma operates with a notably lean headcount of 28 employees and presents itself as a one-stop partner combining physical distribution with value-added digital transformation services for Brazilian pharmacies. Revenue, ownership, and growth metrics are not disclosed in the available data, and no funding, M&A, or leadership-change activity is recorded. The company's strategic emphasis is on bundling digital prescription compliance and clinical services software into the traditional distributor relationship to deepen customer stickiness.

Name

Profarma Destribuidora de Medicamentos

Legal name

Profarma Destribuidora de Medicamentos

Website

https://portal.profarma.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Profarma Destribuidora de Medicamentos is a Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor serving retail pharmacies through physical distribution plus digital services, bundling electronic prescription (Sibrafar) and pharmacy services management SaaS (Clinicarx) on top of core distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Pharmacy & Complex Therapy Management Platforms (HLACAKAG), Virtual Pharmacy & Medication Management Integration Platforms (HLALABAL), Medication Adherence, Reminders & Patient Support (HLACAKAF)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Electronic prescriptions
• Pharmacy management software
• Medication dispensing
• Pharmacy services platform

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Profarma Destribuidora de Medicamentos is a Brazilian pharmaceutical distribution company that supplies medications and pharmaceutical products to retail pharmacies, complemented by a suite of digital value-added services. Through strategic partnerships, it offers the Sibrafar electronic prescription dispensing platform connected to Brazil's Sibrare hub and the Clinicarx pharmacy health services management SaaS, along with financial services, management consulting, point-of-sale marketing, and corporate education for pharmacy partners.

Product overview

Profarma Destribuidora de Medicamentos operates as a pharmaceutical distribution company with a digital platform ecosystem. The core offerings include the Portal Corporativo for electronic ordering and customer management, the SIBRAFAR electronic prescription system for digital dispensing connected to Brazil's Sibrare hub, and the Clinicarx pharmacy health services management platform with multiple subscription tiers (Free, Light, Pro, Premium). Supporting services include financial services, management consulting, point-of-sale marketing actions, pharmacy marketplaces for retailers, and corporate education. The platform enables pharmacies to manage electronic prescriptions, patient appointments, chronic disease monitoring, rapid testing, and vaccination services through integrated software and mobile applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pharmaceutical Product Distribution Core wholesale distribution of medications and pharmaceutical products to independent pharmacies and pharmacy chains across Brazil through direct distribution, telephone sales (Televendas), and electronic ordering systems.
• Portal Corporativo Profarma Corporate customer portal providing pharmacy partners with access to electronic ordering systems, communications, regulations, policies, and business tools to support their operations and customer service.
• Sibrafar Electronic Prescription Dispensing Electronic prescription and dispensing system offered to pharmacy partners via partnership with Sibrafar, connecting pharmacies to Brazil's Sistema Brasileiro de Receituario (Sibrare) hub using ICP-Brasil digital certificates. Enables digital prescription validation, patient CPF lookup, and secure medication dispensing without paper prescriptions.
• Clinicarx Pharmacy Health Services Management Subscription-based pharmacy services management platform offered via partnership with Clinicarx, providing pharmacists with tools for patient scheduling, clinical consultations, chronic patient tracking, programmed medication dispensing, vaccination services, and a menu of 30+ rapid tests. Available in Free, Light, Pro, and Premium tiers with exclusive Profarma pricing.
• Financial Services for Pharmacies Financial services offering for pharmacy partners providing business financing and financial management solutions to support pharmacy operations.
• Management Consulting for Pharmacies Management consulting services offered to pharmacy partners to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
• Point-of-Sale Marketing Actions Point-of-sale marketing and promotional actions to drive pharmacy sales and customer engagement at retail locations.
• Pharmacy Marketplaces for Retailers Pharmacy marketplace platform connecting retail pharmacies with vendors and suppliers.
• Corporate Education Corporate education and training services for pharmacy staff and partners covering regulatory norms and operational topics.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SibrafarcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership enabling electronic prescription dispensing services. Sibrafar connects to the Sistema Brasileiro de Receituario (Sibrare), a Brazilian electronic prescription hub using digital certificates (ICP-Brasil) that connects doctors, patients, and pharmacies. Profarma offers this service to pharmacy customers with a 3-month free trial followed by standard pricing.
• ClinicarxcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership bringing a comprehensive pharmacy health services management platform. Clinicarx software helps pharmacists serve patients and make pharmacies more competitive and profitable. The platform includes ready pharmaceutical services, patient management, chronic patient tracking, appointment scheduling, vaccination services, rapid testing, and patient apps. Profarma offers exclusive pricing on all Clinicarx plans to its pharmacy partners.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Memed: Brazilian digital prescription platform connecting physicians to pharmacies. Comparable to the Sibrafar side of Profarma's offering, since both enable digital prescribing and downstream pharmacy dispensing.
• Medcom Distribuidora de Medicamentos: Brazilian pharmaceutical distributor serving independent and chain pharmacies. Comparable as a regional pharma wholesaler targeting retail pharmacy partners.
• Dimed / Panpharma: One of Brazil's largest pharma wholesalers, combining broad distribution with proprietary pharmacy IT services. Directly comparable to Profarma's distribution-plus-tech model for Brazilian retail pharmacies.

Regional players

• Pague Menos: Large Brazilian pharmacy chain with in-store clinical services. Relevant both as a potential Profarma customer and as a benchmark for pharmacy chains expanding into testing, vaccines, and clinical workflows.
• RD Saúde (Raia Drogasil): Brazil's largest pharmacy chain. Adjacent comparable — a potential Profarma distribution customer competing for end-customer pharmacy spend; relevant for benchmarking how tech-enabled pharmacy retail scales.

Broad incumbents

• TOTVS: Brazil's largest enterprise software vendor, including healthcare and pharmacy verticals. Adjacent comparable on the pharmacy management/ERP software side where Clinicarx and Profarma's digital tools compete.
• Profarma Distribuidora de Produtos Farmacêuticos S.A. The publicly listed Brazilian pharmaceutical wholesaler of the same name; the larger, well-capitalized national distribution incumbent Profarma (private) competes with. Comparability: same country, same pharma distribution vertical, broader scale.

Others

• Anbias Associação Brasileira da Indústria Farmacêutica de Soluções Parenterais e Terapias Adjuvantes: Brazilian industry association representing pharmaceutical and distribution players. Relevant as ecosystem context rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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