UniNetFarma

What UniNetFarma does

UniNetFarma Rete Soggetto is an Italian pharmaceutical network enterprise headquartered in Fossano (Cuneo), formed through the aggregation of three historic operators: Unifarma (pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical distributor), FarmaUniti (a cooperative of approximately 1,000 pharmacies across Piedmont, Liguria, Valle d'Aosta, and parts of Lombardy), and Farmacie Comunali Torino S.p.A. (the municipal pharmacy company managing 35 stores in the Turin area). The enterprise operates under a 'Rete Soggetto' legal structure, an Italian-law aggregation format that allows member pharmacies to retain autonomy while sharing group infrastructure. Through 8 regional warehouses, the network distributes 7,000 pharmaceutical, 20,000 parapharmaceutical, 4,000 veterinary, and 122,000 homeopathic/phytotherapeutic SKUs to more than 2,000 pharmacies daily.

The company's technology stack centers on a multi-platform digital ecosystem for pharmacy operations: the FarmaUniti procurement platform (420 supplier companies, 7,200 references), the Un.iCommerce e-commerce storefront (40,000+ products with 36–48 hour home delivery), the App Ordini real-time ordering application, the Comuniqa 2.0 self-service marketing tool, the PharmaCheckUp financial benchmarking dashboard, and a 10-year compliant digital archiving service for invoices and delivery notes. A national field-sales network of 54 agents covers 7 partner companies and 3,900 products. Adjacent services include the Contratto di Rete Experta franchise program, clinical services (spirometry, telecardiology, health check-up days, electromedical rentals), and pharmacist training programs (UniNetLab, UniNetLearning).

Revenue mechanics combine wholesale distribution margins and rebates from the purchasing group, recurring subscription and franchise fees from member pharmacies, transaction fees from e-commerce and dematerialization services, and professional services revenue from B2B engagements with pharmaceutical and healthcare companies (channel management, new-product launch support, market-access programs, joint prevention campaigns). The company does not disclose financials, has no external venture or private equity ownership, and has not pursued capital markets, operating instead as a cooperative-style network. The headquarters reports 9 employees, a figure that reflects only the network coordination entity rather than the combined workforce of the three operating members.

Name

UniNetFarma

Legal name

UniNetFarma Rete Soggetto

Website

https://uninetfarma.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UniNetFarma is an Italian pharmacy network enterprise formed by aggregating Unifarma, FarmaUniti, and Farmacie Comunali Torino to provide pharmaceutical distribution, group purchasing, digital services, and franchise support to over 2,000 independent pharmacies across northwestern Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Distribution and Pharmacy Network Services

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors (HLAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail & Community Pharmacies (Chain/Independent) (HLAFALAA), Health & Pharmacy Omnichannel (CRAFAEAK)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Pharmacy network services
• Group purchasing
• Pharmacy franchise
• Healthcare logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Fossano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Group Purchasing (Gruppo di Acquisto): UniNetFarma aggregates pharmacy purchasing power to negotiate better conditions with suppliers. Revenue comes from volume-based rebates and commissions from participating companies on the platform.
2. Platform Fees: Annual subscription fees for services like FarmaUniti platform access, Comuniqa communication tools, and other digital services offered to member pharmacies.
3. Franchise Fees (Contratto di Rete): Network franchise fees from pharmacies joining the Experta network, providing access to brand, services, and group benefits while maintaining independence.
4. Pharmaceutical Distribution: Intermediate distribution of pharmaceuticals, para-pharmaceuticals, veterinary, and homeopathic products to pharmacies from 8 regional warehouses.
5. B2B Services for Healthcare Companies: Channel management, market access support, and marketing services for pharmaceutical and health companies launching or promoting products through the pharmacy network.
6. Direct Pharmacy Management: Direct management of municipal pharmacies (35 locations in Turin area) generating revenue from pharmacy retail operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UniNetFarma is a pharmaceutical network enterprise formed by aggregating three historic Italian companies (Unifarma distribution, FarmaUniti cooperative, Farmacie Comunali Torino). It distributes pharmaceutical, para-pharmaceutical, veterinary, and homeopathic products to over 2,000 pharmacies daily via 8 warehouses across northwestern Italy, and provides group purchasing, digital platforms, marketing services, and franchise support for member pharmacies.

Product overview

UniNetFarma is a pharmaceutical network enterprise formed by aggregating three historic Italian companies (Unifarma, FarmaUniti, and Farmacie Comunali Torino S.p.A.) offering an integrated suite of solutions for pharmacies and health industry companies. The portfolio includes core distribution and procurement platforms (Piattaforma FarmaUniti, Gruppo di Acquisto with 420 companies), digital services (E-commerce, App Ordini, Comuniqa 2.0), healthcare services (Spirometry, Telecardiology, Home Care, Check-up days), professional support services (PharmaCheckUp, Fidelity Card, Category Management), training programs (UniNetLab, UniNetLearning), and a franchise network (Contratto di Rete Experta). The ecosystem connects over 2,000 pharmacies through digital platforms and purchasing groups, combining pharmaceutical distribution with modern digital tools and professional services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FarmaUniti (Piattaforma FarmaUniti): Purchasing platform offering competitive prices for member pharmacies, allowing even smaller pharmacies to offer lower prices to customers.
• Un.iCommerce
• Rete Experta
• Contratto di Rete Experta
• UniNetLab
• UniNetLearning
• Nutrirè

Products and services

• Piattaforma FarmaUniti Group purchasing platform connecting member pharmacies with 420 supplier companies and 7,200 product references, allowing even small pharmacies to access competitive pricing comparable to larger chains.
• Un.iCommerce E-commerce Personalized e-commerce website for pharmacies offering over 40,000 product references with home delivery or pick-and-pay options within 36-48 hours.
• PharmaCheckUp Real-time economic-financial control dashboard providing data by product category, supplier, and individual product codes with market benchmarking for pharmacies.
• App Ordini (Order App) Mobile application notifying pharmacists in real-time of new offers from the Farmauniti platform, allowing order booking from smartphone at any time.
• Comuniqa 2.0 Self-service communication tool enabling pharmacists to autonomously create customized print and digital promotional materials (signage, video, digital frames) using a comprehensive product image database, sold via annual subscription.
• Dematerializzazione Fatture Digital archive for invoices and delivery notes (PDF format) with digital signature, secure server storage for 10 years, fully searchable and indexed for pharmacies.
• UniNetLab (UniLab Galenica) Training and assistance services for managing the galenic laboratory, helping pharmacists stay at the frontier of knowledge in the pharmacy sector.
• UniNetLearning Program of free training events reserved for UniNetFarma member pharmacists, created in collaboration with leading pharmaceutical companies.
• Home Care Rental service for medical equipment including orthopedic and sanitary aids for home care, enabling pharmacies to serve as reference for patient mobility and wellbeing needs.
• Spirometria (Spirometry) Non-invasive respiratory function examination service performed in pharmacy, with results reviewed by pneumologists within 24 hours via digital platform integrated with Federfarma.
• Telecardiologia (Tele-cardiology) Cardiology monitoring service enabling pharmacies to offer specialized healthcare consultations to patients.
• Giornate di Check-up Health check-up days organization and management service for pharmacies, providing preventive care to customers.
• Campagne di Prevenzione Prevention campaign organization service for disease screening and health awareness, executed through the pharmacy network.
• Prodotti a Marchio Unifarma Private label products offering best price-quality ratio for patients and improved profitability for pharmacies.
• Nutrirè Sugar-free chocolate product line developed in partnership with Laerbium Pharma and Dulcinea Perugia for healthy eating positioning in the pharmacy channel.
• Rivista (Pharmacy Magazine) Bimonthly magazine for pharmacy customers with health news, branded with the individual pharmacy name to enhance pharmacy visibility.
• Sito Vetrina (Pharmacy Showcase Website) Fully customized pharmacy website development and maintenance service to enhance online visibility and customer engagement.
• Fidelity Card Loyalty card system with custom graphic design bearing pharmacy logo and barcode readable by all pharmacy management systems.
• Farmarketing.come Point-of-sale consulting service providing tools and materials (shelf labels, crowners, furnishings) to improve visibility and support sales.
• Category Management Category management service helping pharmacies optimize product layout, assortment definition, and shelf allocation to increase sales and reduce stock costs.
• Promozioni (Promotional Services) Collaborative promotional services with industry partners including leaflets, privileged displays, and themed shelving designed with pharmaceutical companies.
• Promoter e Organizzazione Eventi Promotion and event organization service providing specialized promoters and thematic event planning for pharmacy sectors.
• Contratto di Rete Experta Italy's first pharmacy network founded on drug-pharmacist combination, pharmaceutical care principles, and doctor-pharmacist collaboration for comprehensive patient care.
• Distribuzione Intermedia Intermediate distribution service reaching over 2,000 pharmacies daily across Piedmont, Liguria, Valle d'Aosta, and Lombardy via 8 regional warehouses, covering 7,000 pharma, 20,000 para-pharma, 4,000 veterinary, and 122,000 homeopathic products.
• Rete di Agenti National sales agent network with 54 agents representing 7 partner companies, covering 3,900 products and promoting them to pharmacies across Italy.
• Gruppo di Acquisto Group purchasing service providing 420 companies on platform with 7,200 product references, enabling small pharmacies to access competitive pricing comparable to larger chains.
• Noleggio Apparecchi Elettromedicali Rental service for electromedical equipment enabling pharmacies to expand service offerings to patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pharmacies can offer over 40,000 product references through e-commerce
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UnifarmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading pharmaceutical and para-pharmaceutical distribution company serving exclusively pharmacies. One of the three founding companies of UniNetFarma, contributing distribution expertise and warehouse infrastructure.
• FarmaUniticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative of approximately 1,000 pharmacies in Piedmont, Liguria, Valle d'Aosta, and part of Lombardy. One of the three founding companies, contributing purchasing group expertise and pharmacy network.
• Farmacie Comunali Torino S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal pharmacy company managing 35 pharmacies in Turin area since 2008. One of the three founding companies, contributing direct pharmacy management expertise and franchise network development.
• AlconminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEye care company collaborating with Experta network and Farmacie Comunali Torino on 'Inizia a vederci chiaro!' (Dry Eye Syndrome) prevention campaign. Provides product information and campaign support for pharmacy screening activities.
• Laerbium PharmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian pharmaceutical company partnering in Nutrirè project to develop healthy eating category in pharmacies. Contributes product development and training for nutraceutical offerings.
• Dulcinea PerugiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtisan chocolate company in Perugia partnering with UniNetFarma and Laerbium Pharma for Nutrirè sugar-free chocolate product line. Supports healthy eating positioning in pharmacy channel.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LloydsFarmacia (Admenta Italia): Italian pharmacy chain operating physical and online pharmacies; competes with UniNetFarma's directly managed municipal pharmacies and its Un.iCommerce e-commerce offering for end-consumer wallet share.
• Unico SpA: Italian pharmacy cooperative and distribution network offering group purchasing, logistics, and services to affiliated independent pharmacies — a structurally close parallel to UniNetFarma's FarmaUniti and Unifarma businesses.
• Comifar (Phoenix Group): Italian arm of Phoenix Group, one of Europe's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers; distributes to pharmacies and offers group-purchasing and digital services. Direct competitor in pharmaceutical distribution and pharmacy services in Italy.
• Alliance Healthcare Italia: Wholesale pharmaceutical distributor serving Italian pharmacies; operates the Alphega Pharmacy network across Italy. Directly comparable to UniNetFarma as both combine distribution with pharmacy-network and B2B services, though at significantly larger scale.
• Alphega Pharmacy: International pharmacy network affiliated with Alliance Healthcare, helping independent pharmacies access group purchasing, marketing, and digital tools. Operates in Italy through Alliance Healthcare Italia and competes with UniNetFarma's Experta franchise.
• Celesio/McKesson Italia: Pharmaceutical wholesale and retail pharmacy operations in Italy under the McKesson umbrella; competes with UniNetFarma in distribution, group purchasing, and pharmacy services for independent and chain pharmacies.

Broad incumbents

• Angelini Pharma: Large Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer and consumer-health group; not a distributor but a key supplier counterparty and a buyer of pharmacy-channel marketing services — directly comparable on the B2B-services side of UniNetFarma's business.

Emerging players

• DOC Generici: Italian generic-pharmaceutical company with a pharmacy-channel distribution focus; partial overlap with UniNetFarma's supplier and B2B-services operations, especially around private-label and category management.
• Promofarma (DOC Group): Digital platform providing pharmacy e-commerce, marketing, and operational services to independent pharmacies across Italy; an emerging competitor to UniNetFarma's Un.iCommerce and Comuniqa offerings.

Others

• Federfarma: National federation representing Italian pharmacy owners; not a direct competitor but a critical institutional counterparty that UniNetFarma integrates with (e.g., spirometry service) and that shapes the regulatory environment for pharmacy networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uninetfarma

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about UniNetFarma