Samanik

What Samanik does

Samanik Salamat Gostar Pharmaceutical Company (doing business as Samanik) is a privately held Iranian pharmaceutical and dietary-supplement company headquartered in Tehran, founded in 2016 and operating with a 10-person team. Its portfolio spans nutritional supplements (Colagel joint/tendon/skin/bone collagen, KalMag Citrate potassium-magnesium, Slimman weight management, Lipoman lipid management, Selenac Plus, PM Saff, Agnoman, Relax), herbal medicines (Attensaf, a clinically studied saffron-extract capsule positioned for ADHD; Cinnabetic, a Ceylon cinnamon plus chromium capsule for type 2 diabetes and PCOS), and topical medications (Vali Burn Ointment, Pso Ram psoriasis cream). Notable technical differentiators include 10mg saffron extract standardized to ≥1mg crocin per Attensaf capsule with documented equivalence to methylphenidate, and the deliberate use of low-coumarin Cinnamomum verum versus cassia species in Cinnabetic.

Samanik operates a dual-channel go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer sales are conducted via the samanik.ir e-commerce storefront with home delivery across Iran, supplemented by a Telegram-based 24/7 medical-consultation channel (samanikhealth) that drives top-of-funnel engagement. Indirect distribution is executed through a network of named pharmacy partners — Zoroastrian Online Pharmacy (Tehran), Hatem Drugstore (Shiraz), Darookar (Isfahan), Pharmakala (Tehran), Mofid Teb (Mashhad), and Sabz Fixed Pharma (Shiraz) — alongside listings on third-party pharmacy e-commerce platforms (Sarsoon, MosbatSabz, Pharmindo, Darookade). All transactions are one-time unit purchases in Iranian Tomans; no subscription, recurring, or SaaS-style pricing model is in use.

The company's strategic emphasis is on evidence-based, content-driven marketing in lieu of paid acquisition. An in-house medical bench of five MD/PhD professionals (including R&D lead Dr. Sadegh Abdian and a National Elite Foundation-affiliated medical-nanotechnology PhD, Dr. Alireza Valizadeh) produces blog articles and podcasts; product pages are accompanied by clinical references and physician endorsements (e.g., Dr. Hossein Mohebi for Attensaf). Pricing across the catalog is set as pay-as-you-go unit pricing, with frequent promotional discounts (Attensaf reduced from 1,590,000 to 1,350,000 Toman; KalMag Citrate from 891,000 to 799,000; Vali Burn Ointment from 350,000 to 240,000), consistent with growth-stage promotional activity rather than premium positioning. No external funding, institutional investors, M&A activity, or public-market presence was disclosed.

Name

Samanik

Legal name

Samanik Salamat Gostar Pharmaceutical Company (شرکت دارویی سمانیک سلامت گستر)

Website

https://samanik.ir

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Samanik is a Tehran-based Iranian pharmaceutical company that formulates, markets, and distributes herbal medicines (Attensaf for ADHD, Cinnabetic for diabetes/PCOS) and nutritional supplements (Colagel collagen line, KalMag Citrate) via samanik.ir e-commerce and a multi-city pharmacy partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutritional Supplements & Herbal Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), OTC Medicines & Consumer Health Products Distribution (CRAOAHAB), Sleep, Stress & Mood Support (HLAIADAG)

Keywords

• Herbal supplements
• Nutraceutical manufacturing
• Pharmacy distribution
• Collagen supplements
• Herbal pharmaceuticals

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Samanik sells supplements and herbal medicines directly to end consumers through its e-commerce website samanik.ir. Products include Colagel variants, Attensaf, Cinnabetic, KalMag Citrate, Lipoman, Slimman, PM Saff, Selenac Plus, and topical ointments. Online ordering with home delivery across Iran.
2. Pharmacy Distribution: Samanik distributes products through a network of pharmacy partners across Iran, including Zoroastrian Online Pharmacy, Hatem Drugstore, Darookar, Pharmakala, Mofid Teb, and Sabz Fixed Pharma. Pharmacies purchase wholesale and sell to end consumers.
3. Podcast and Content Marketing: Samanik publishes health-related podcast content covering topics like magnesium citrate vs oxide, kidney stones, hypertension headaches, sodium/potassium foods, and ADHD — building brand authority and driving organic traffic to its e-commerce and pharmacy distribution channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Samanik manufactures and distributes a portfolio of nutritional supplements and herbal medicines in Iran, including the Colagel collagen line (joint, tendon, skin, bone), Attensaf saffron extract capsules for ADHD, Cinnabetic cinnamon-chromium capsules for diabetes and PCOS, KalMag Citrate potassium-magnesium supplement, lipid and weight management products, plus topical therapeutic ointments. The company sells directly to consumers via its e-commerce site (samanik.ir) with home delivery and through a network of partner pharmacies in Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Mashhad. It also publishes medically-authored blog and podcast content to support brand authority and drive sales.

Product overview

Samanik (سمانیک) is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures and distributes a portfolio of nutritional supplements and herbal medicines. The product line includes the Colagel series (joint, tendon, skin, and bone collagen supplements), the Saffron/PM series (saffron-based supplements including PM Saff and Attensaf for ADHD), mineral supplements (Kalmag Citrate, Selenac Plus), weight management products (Slimman, Lipoman), topical medications (Vali burn ointment, Pso Ram psoriasis cream), and Cinnabetic for blood sugar regulation. The company also provides health information through a blog/podcast platform and offers online pharmacy services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Attensaf Capsules (کپسول اتنساف) Herbal medicine capsules containing standardized saffron extract (Crocus sativus) for treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents (6-17 years) as an alternative to methylphenidate with fewer side effects.
• Cinnabetic Capsules (سینابتیک) Cinnamon (Ceylon) and chromium capsules for blood sugar regulation in type 2 diabetes patients and PCOS management; 1500mg cinnamon bark powder and 300mcg chromium per 3-capsule daily dose.
• Colagel Joint (کلاژل غضروف و مفاصل) Collagen supplement designed to support joint health and cartilage function.
• Colagel Tendon (کلاژل تاندون) Collagen supplement formulated to support tendon health and ligament strength.
• Colagel Skin, Hair & Nail (کلاژل پوست، مو و ناخن) Collagen supplement targeting skin elasticity, hair health, and nail strength.
• Colagel Bone (کلاژل استخوان) Collagen supplement designed to support bone health and density.
• KalMag Citrate (کالمگ سیترات) Magnesium and potassium supplement in citrate form, marketed as having superior absorption compared to magnesium oxide.
• Lipoman (لیپومان) Lipid management supplement.
• Slimman (اسلیمان) Weight Loss Supplement Weight management supplement.
• PM Saff (پی ام ساف) PMS Supplement Saffron-based supplement for mood support and premenstrual syndrome relief.
• Selenac Plus (سلناک پلاس) Selenium-based supplement for general health support.
• Relax Supplement (مکمل ریلکس) Relaxation and stress support supplement.
• Agnoman (آگنومان) Nutritional Supplement Nutritional supplement product.
• Vali Burn Ointment (پماد سوختگی ولی) Burn treatment ointment for wound care.
• Pso Ram Psoriasis Cream (کرم پسوس رام) Topical cream for psoriasis treatment.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered primary and secondary.

• Zoroastrian Online Pharmacy (داروخانه آنلاین زرتشت)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZoroastrian Online Pharmacy is a Tehran-based online pharmacy (address: خیابان مدنی شمالی) that serves as a key distribution channel for Samanik's products including Cinnabetic. Customers can purchase Samanik products through this pharmacy's online platform with home delivery.
• Hatem Drugstore (داروخانه حاتم)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHatem Drugstore in Shiraz (بلوار فرهنگ شهر) is a pharmacy partner distributing Samanik products including Attensaf and Cinnabetic. The partnership enables Samanik to reach customers in southern Iran through an established pharmacy network.
• Darookar (داروخانه داروکار)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDarookar pharmacy in Isfahan (خیابان شمس آبادی) distributes Samanik products and serves as a key partner for reaching customers in central Iran.
• Pharmakala (داروخانه فارماکالا)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmakala pharmacy in Tehran (خیابان سهروردی شمالی) distributes Samanik products, serving the capital city's market.
• Mofid Teb (داروخانه مفید طب)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMofid Teb pharmacy in Mashhad (خیابان سلمان فارسی) distributes Samanik products including Cinnabetic, serving customers in eastern Iran.
• Sabz Fixed Pharma (داروخانه ثابت فارما)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSabz Fixed Pharma pharmacy in Shiraz (خیابان زند) distributes Samanik products, providing additional coverage in the Fars province market.
• Dr. Hossein Mohebi (دکتر حسین محبی)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Hossein Mohebi is a physician who has endorsed Attensaf in video statements, noting his positive clinical experiences with the product in ADHD patients, observing good results with no observed side effects. He recommends Attensaf especially for patients with contraindications to stimulant medications like Ritalin.
• Dr. Fatemeh Mousavi (دکتر فاطمه موسوی)primaryOthersDr. Fatemeh Mousavi is a general physician and member of the National Elite Foundation and Gifted Students Foundation of Iran University of Medical Sciences. She serves as the primary medical content author for Samanik's blog and website, producing evidence-based health articles on topics including weight loss injections, nutrition, and general health. She also provides 24/7 medical consultation via Telegram.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tehran Pharma (TPGS): Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturer with broad OTC and supplement portfolio serving the domestic market. Comparable as a domestic Iranian pharmaceutical incumbent operating in overlapping categories.
• Patanjali Ayurved: Large Indian herbal/ayurvedic FMCG and supplement company with broad product portfolio, content-led marketing, and direct distribution. Comparable business model combining herbal positioning, multi-channel distribution, and condition-targeted SKUs.
• Darou Pakhsh Pharma: One of the largest Iranian pharmaceutical manufacturers with broad OTC and supplement portfolios. Comparable as a domestic Iranian pharmaceutical competitor with overlapping product categories, though materially larger and broader in scope.
• Nature's Way: Major US herbal and nutritional supplement brand with broad portfolio across many condition areas (sleep, stress, joint, immune). Comparable to Samanik's diversified supplement approach and condition-targeted positioning.

Direct peers

• Gaia Herbs: US herbal supplement company focused on plant-based supplements with clinical-grade quality control and condition-targeted products. Comparable to Samanik's botanical product positioning and emphasis on standardization.
• Barakat Pharmaceutical Company: Iranian pharmaceutical company producing herbal medicines and dietary supplements within Iran's domestic market. Comparable to Samanik as a domestically focused Iranian player in the botanical/herbal supplement category.
• Himalaya Drug Company: India-based global herbal pharmaceutical and personal care company with clinically studied botanical products (e.g., mentat, Bonnisan). Most directly comparable international peer in the herbal-pharmaceutical crossover category where Samanik's Attensaf operates.
• Standard Process: US nutritional supplement company focused on whole-food and condition-targeted supplements, often recommended by healthcare practitioners. Comparable to Samanik's practitioner-influenced positioning, particularly around Attensaf's clinical-endorsement model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/samanikhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samanik

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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