VIDERMA - Farmácia de Manipulação

What VIDERMA - Farmácia de Manipulação does

VIDERMA is a Brazilian compounding pharmacy (Farmácia de Manipulação) operating under the legal entity APTEEKKI FARMACIA LTDA, founded in 1985 (legal entity established 1990) and headquartered in Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro. The company produces personalized compounded formulations including capsules, creams, gels, gummies, drops, sachets, sublingual tablets, orodispersible films, transdermal creams, and syrups. Its portfolio spans seven primary verticals: weight management (including GLP-1-pathway supplements such as Akkermat and Vinogrape), dermatology/skincare (peelings, boosters, PDRN-based gels, sunscreens), sports nutrition (creatine gummies, Turkesterone, Whey Protein sachets), hair care (Minoxidil lotions, Hair UP), women's health (menopause support with Ormona), men's health/sexual wellness, and general supplements. VIDERMA holds proprietary or licensed specialty ingredients including Ormona (hormonal modulation complex), Dimpless (cellulite active), Move (AKBA-standardized anti-inflammatory), Chronic (Bixa Orellana extract), and PDRN (cellular regenerator).

The company operates a hybrid physical-digital distribution model with 8 retail stores across the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area (Nova Iguaçu I&II, Nilópolis, Caxias, Queimados, Tijuca, Paracambi, Barra da Tijuca), a full e-commerce platform (viderma.com.br) offering 48-hour delivery within RJ, WhatsApp prescription ordering with a 10% discount promotion above R$150, and a dedicated prescriber portal (vidermaprofissional.com.br). Product pricing ranges from R$35 to R$350, with most items in the R$50-R$200 range and installment payment options. VIDERMA is regulated by ANVISA under AFE 7.61181-3 and operates in compliance with Resolution 585/2013 of the Federal Pharmacy Council. Customer segments are predominantly retail/individual consumers, with recent GTM expansion through an influencer partnership network spanning sports nutrition, fitness, and wellness content creators. The company has produced over 20 million compounded formulas cumulatively across its 30+ year operating history and employs 49 people.

Name

VIDERMA - Farmácia de Manipulação

Legal name

APTEEKKI FARMACIA LTDA

Website

https://viderma.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viderma is a Brazilian compounding pharmacy operating 8 retail stores and e-commerce in Rio de Janeiro, producing personalized formulations across weight management, dermatology, sports nutrition, and supplements for individual retail consumers under ANVISA regulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compounding Pharmacy

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Pharmacies (Sterile/Non-Sterile) (HLAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Women’s Health Supplements (Prenatal, Menopause, Hormonal) (CRADAGAK)

Keywords

• Compounding pharmacy
• Personalized medications
• Compounded supplements
• Dermatological formulations
• Sports nutrition products

Headquarters

HQ city

Nova Iguaçu

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compounded Pharmaceutical Products: Direct sales of personalized compounded medications and supplements prepared according to individual prescriptions. Products include capsules, creams, gummies, drops, and other pharmaceutical forms targeting dermatology, nutrition, sports performance, weight management, and general wellness. Revenue generated through physical stores and e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VIDERMA is a compounding pharmacy that manufactures personalized pharmaceutical formulations based on individual prescriptions. The company produces customized medications in multiple dosage forms — capsules, creams, gels, gummies, transdermal creams, sublingual tablets, orodispersible films, shots, syrups, and sachets — across dermatology, hair care, weight management, sports nutrition, women's health, and wellness categories. Products are sold directly to consumers through 8 physical pharmacies and an e-commerce platform with home delivery.

Product overview

VIDERMA is a compounding pharmacy (Farmácia de Manipulação) based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, operating for over 30 years with more than 20 million formulas produced. The company offers a diverse portfolio of custom-manufactured nutraceuticals, supplements, dermatological products, and sports nutrition items. The core offering consists of personalized formulations that can be customized per prescription, including capsules, creams, gels, gummies, and various pharmaceutical forms. Product categories span: Beauty/Anti-Aging (BeautyPill, Collagen products, GHK-Cu Booster), Skincare/Dermatology (PDRN + Hyaluronic Acid Gel, Retinal Vid with spicules, various peels, sunscreens), Hair Care (Minoxidil lotions, Hair UP, Pill Food), Weight Management (Morosil, Akkermat GLP-1, Phytothermo, various thermogenics), Sports Nutrition (Creatine products in multiple forms including gummies, Turkesterone, Whey Protein), Mental Wellness (memory/focus supplements, stress management), Cardiovascular Health (Omega-3, cholesterol support), Joint Health (Chronic + Move, Osteosil), and Sexual Health (Maca Peruana, Tribulus, Libido UP). The pharmacy also offers combination kits for specific concerns. Products are available through e-commerce with WhatsApp consultation and prescription upload services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BeautyPill Cápsulas Custom-compounded beauty supplement capsules for skin, hair and nail health.
• Collagen Vit Skin Compounded collagen supplement for skin health and anti-aging.
• Collagen Gummy VitSkin (Verisol 2,5g/goma) Collagen gummies with Verisol for skin, hair and nail health, sucralose-sweetened with up to 4g of active ingredients per serving.
• Creatine Power MP-10 Compounded creatine supplement for muscle performance and physical strength.
• Cap Equifem 40+ (Ormona, Cimicifuga e Amora) Compounded menopause support supplement with Ormona, Cimicifuga and Amora for hormonal balance and symptom relief.
• Creatina Gummies (3g) Compounded creatine monohydrate in gummy form for sports performance and muscle gain.
• Gel com PDRN e Ácido Hialurônico Topical gel combining PDRN cellular regenerator with hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and skin repair.
• Spicules Cream (Espículas microagulhadoras) Microneedle spicules cream for skin regeneration and anti-aging treatment.
• Retinal Vid (Retinal com Espículas microagulhadoras) Compounded retinal product combined with microneedle spicules for advanced anti-aging treatment.
• Loção Antiqueda Minoxidil 5% Compounded minoxidil 5% topical lotion for hair loss treatment.
• Peeling de ATA 10% Compounded chemical peel solution with 10% ATA for skin renewal and exfoliation.
• Booster Anti-Age Compounded anti-aging booster serum for skin rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction.
• Morosil em cápsulas Compounded Morosil supplement capsules for abdominal fat reduction and weight loss.
• Akkermat em cápsulas emagrecedoras (Aumento GLP-1) Compounded weight loss supplement supporting GLP-1 hormone for appetite control.
• Massa Muscular e Desempenho físico (Turkesterona) Compounded Turkesterone supplement for muscle mass and physical performance.
• Loção Hair UP (antiqueda e aumento do volume capilar) Compounded hair loss treatment and volume enhancement lotion.
• Cápsula Redutora de Celulite (Dimpless) Compounded cellulite reduction supplement with Dimpless for improved skin appearance.
• Cápsula Fortalecedora Cartilagem e Músculos (Chronic + Move) Compounded cartilage and muscle strengthening supplement with Chronic and Move for musculoskeletal health.
• Cap da Saúde Digestiva com Biointestil Compounded pre and probiotic digestive health supplement with Biointestil for IBS and gut microbiome balance.
• Touch Sun FPS 60 Incolor Compounded colorless SPF 60 sunscreen for broad UV protection.
• Imune C Cápsulas Compounded immune support supplement capsules with Vitamin C.
• Maca Peruana em Cápsula Compounded Peruvian maca root supplement for sexual health, energy and hormone balance.
• Ômega 3 Supra (Alto teor EPA e DHA) Compounded high-potency omega-3 supplement with EPA and DHA for cardiovascular health.
• Cápsula Protetora e Regeneradora da Cartilagem (Osteosil) Compounded cartilage protection and regeneration supplement with Osteosil.
• Cápsula Endorfeel - Estabiliza e equilibra o humor Compounded mood stabilization and balance supplement.
• Custom Compounding Prescription Service Personalized compounding service where customers submit their prescriptions to receive custom-manufactured formulations with a 10% discount on orders above R$150 via WhatsApp channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 million compounded formulas produced in 30+ years of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GalenacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Major pharmaceutical ingredient supplier participating in Viderma's 2nd Nutrition Meeting, providing new actives and products for nutrition formulations including AKKERMAT and DAMILIB launches
• FloriencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Pharmaceutical supplier partner participating in Viderma's 2nd Nutrition Meeting for new active ingredient development and launches
• Galena (Galena Inova Event)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2023Galena hosted an innovation day dedicated to studying new oral and topical actives, with nutritionist speaker Luciano Bruno presenting nutrition-focused content
• Ellen TavaresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth influencer and content creator partnered with Viderma for product promotion and recommendations
• Celio ChavesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth and fitness influencer recommending Viderma supplements including creatine gummies
• MP-10minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness/nutrition brand partner with Viderma for creatine and sports nutrition products
• Felipe MassarocaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth/wellness influencer partner recommending Viderma products to followers
• Rodrigo GarciaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness/health influencer partner with Viderma for product recommendations

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magistral: Brazilian compounding pharmacy chain with nationwide presence offering personalized formulations across dermatology, supplements, and wellness categories. Directly comparable to VIDERMA in business model, product mix, and prescription-driven compounding operation.
• Fórmula Farmácia de Manipulação: Brazilian compounding pharmacy network producing customized capsules, creams, and supplements per prescription. Comparable to VIDERMA in core compounding proposition and multi-channel retail pharmacy footprint.

Broad incumbents

• RD Saúde (Raia Drogasil): Largest Brazilian pharmacy retailer with growing compounding pharmacy services. Comparable in retail pharmacy operations and health/personal care consumer base, with vastly greater scale and omnichannel infrastructure.
• Drogaria Onofre: Brazilian retail pharmacy chain with compounding pharmacy services. Significantly larger than VIDERMA but overlaps in product categories and personalized formulation offerings.
• Pague Menos: Largest Brazilian pharmacy chain outside São Paulo with extensive compounding pharmacy operations. Comparable in compounding offerings and consumer health categories, but materially larger scale and geographic reach.
• DPSP (Drogaria São Paulo/Pacheco): Large São Paulo-based pharmacy chain with compounding pharmacy offerings. Comparable in retail pharmacy model and personalized formulations, with broader geographic footprint than VIDERMA.
• Extrafarma: Brazilian pharmacy chain with growing presence in northern/northeastern Brazil and compounding pharmacy services. Comparable in consumer health and personal care retail, with larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Panvel: Southern Brazilian pharmacy chain with compounding pharmacy services and strong beauty/personal care assortment. Comparable in retail pharmacy model and product mix, including dermatology and supplements.

Regional players

• Drogaria Venancio: Major Rio de Janeiro-based pharmacy chain with strong local presence and compounding pharmacy services. Direct competitor to VIDERMA in the same metro but operates as a broader retail pharmacy rather than a compounding specialist.
• Drogaria Minas Mais: Brazilian regional pharmacy chain with compounding pharmacy services. Comparable in compounding pharmacy model and personalized formulation offerings, though concentrated in a different Brazilian region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeG-cRSbQKkCT5TGklD8m5g/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/vidermaoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/vidermaoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/viderma

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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