What PROPHARMACE ONLINE LTD does

ProPharmace is a UK-based pharmacy education and training company founded in 2006 by Noma Al-Ahmad, focused on supporting foundation trainee pharmacists, MPharm students, educational supervisors, and pharmacy employers through the full pre-registration journey. Its core offering is the Foundation Training Programme, a structured, expert-led course preparing trainees for the UK General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Registration Assessment, complemented by an expanding portfolio of masterclasses covering pharmaceutical calculations, hospital pharmacy, flu vaccination, Oriel preparation, and responding to symptoms. Reported outcomes include a 96% GPhC pass rate achieved by trainees in June 2024 and a 95% first-time Foundation Training pass rate.

The company's technology stack centres on a proprietary Virtual Learning Environment and the PharmAssess digital learning platform, launched in 2024, which delivers video tutorials, timed assessments, mock GPhC exam papers (Papers 1 and 2), and an integrated e-portfolio system mapped to NHS England requirements. The platform contains 1,000+ pharmaceutical calculation questions and is offered via annual subscriptions (£150 for Calculations or Clinical modules, £250 for All-in-One). ProPharmace distributes through its own e-commerce storefront, on-campus masterclass delivery at 8+ UK university partners (King's College London, UCL, University of Bath, University of Brighton, University of Hertfordshire, De Montfort University, University of Bradford, University of Nottingham), and NHS England institutional contracts covering foundation training across London, South East, and East of England from 2025.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time programme fees (Foundation Training Programme £900-1,200; masterclasses £50-150), recurring PharmAssess subscriptions (£150-250/year), bespoke employer services including the DPP Placement Service (£2,000), NHS-funded supervisor training (free to end users), and conference/exhibition revenue from the Future Pharmacist Conference launched in 2026. The customer base spans 10,000+ lifetime trainees across the UK, with 1,200+ foundation trainees reached annually through the NHS contract, plus B2B relationships with pharmaceutical companies such as Viatris and Lupin Healthcare. The company operates as a privately held UK limited company (ProPharmace Ltd) headquartered in Park Royal, London, with no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

PROPHARMACE ONLINE LTD

Legal name

ProPharmace Ltd

Website

https://propharmace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ProPharmace is a UK pharmacy education company serving trainee pharmacists, pharmacy students, and supervisors through the Foundation Training Programme, PharmAssess digital learning platform, masterclasses, and an NHS England contract across London, the South East, and East of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Education and Training

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medicine & Allied Health (Clinical) (EDAGABAG)

Keywords

• Pharmacy training programmes
• GPhC exam preparation
• Pharmaceutical calculations training
• Foundation trainee pharmacist
• Clinical pharmacy education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Programme Fees: Revenue from structured training programmes including the Foundation Training Programme (early bird £900, standard £1,200), masterclasses (£50-£110), and mock exam packages (£70-£150). These are primarily one-time course fees with some annual subscription components.
2. PharmAssess Digital Platform Subscriptions: Annual subscription fees for digital learning platform access: PharmAssess Calculations (£150/year), PharmAssess Clinical (£150), and Complete Access bundle (£250).
3. Bespoke Services: Revenue from bespoke training plan creation (£80) and DPP placement services (£2,000) for employers and organisations.
4. Conference & Event Revenue: Revenue from Future Pharmacist Conference 2026 ticket sales for pharmacists, educators, employers and industry supporters. Sponsorship and exhibition packages from pharmaceutical companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ProPharmace sells structured training programmes and masterclasses that prepare UK pharmacy students, foundation trainee pharmacists, and qualified pharmacists for the Oriel national recruitment process and the GPhC registration assessment. Its core Foundation Training Programme combines live and recorded tutorials, mock exams, calculation and clinical topic banks, and year-round expert support, complemented by the proprietary PharmAssess digital learning platform (calculations and clinical subscriptions) and by NHS-funded Educational Supervisor and DPP training programmes.

Product overview

ProPharmace is a pharmacy education and training company offering a comprehensive portfolio of programmes for pharmacy professionals. The core offering is the Foundation Training Programme, which provides structured preparation for the GPhC Registration Assessment with a 95% first-time pass rate. Complementing this are specialized masterclasses covering Calculations (£80), Hospital Pharmacy (£100), Flu Vaccination (£110), Oriel preparation, Mock Exams, and Responding to Symptoms (£70-90). The company also offers a digital learning platform called PharmAssess (launched 2024) for pharmaceutical calculations and Paper 2 exam preparation, available in modules (Calculations £150, Clinical £150, or All-in-One £250). Supervisor training programmes for Educational Supervisors and DPPs are offered free through NHS England funding. The product portfolio is delivered through flexible formats including live online sessions, recorded on-demand content, and face-to-face workshops, with pricing ranging from free (Oriel modules, NHS-funded supervisor training) to premium packages at £900-1,200 for the full foundation programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PharmAssess: Innovative digital learning platform designed to revolutionise how pharmacy students and trainees tackle pharmaceutical calculations and prepare for their GPhC exams.

Products and services

• Foundation Training Programme Structured, expert-led programme supporting foundation trainee pharmacists step by step through the foundation year with a 1,000+ question calculations bank, clinical topics by BNF chapter, mock exams, live webinars, and year-round support; aimed at pre-registration pharmacists preparing for the GPhC Registration Assessment.
• PharmAssess Digital Learning Platform Proprietary digital learning platform for pharmacy students and trainees covering PharmAssess Calculations (video tutorials, timed assessments, question bank, mock assessments) and PharmAssess Clinical Paper 2 Exam Hub (question bank, mock exams, detailed explanations); available as Calculations (£150/year), Clinical (£150/year), or All-in-One Complete Access (£250/year).
• Mock Exam & Review MasterClass Ultimate mock exam preparation experience for Foundation trainees sitting the GPhC Registration Assessment, providing access to full-length online mock Papers 1 and 2, live review masterclasses, and recorded explanations; available as Live Interactive (£100+VAT), On-Demand recorded (£70+VAT), or Full Mock Preparation Live + Videos bundle (£150+VAT, saving £20).
• Oriel Masterclass 3-hour online Oriel preparation masterclass delivered via Zoom covering numeracy and Situational Judgement Test practice with expert guidance and feedback; aimed at pharmacy students preparing for Oriel national recruitment.
• Oriel Preferencing Webinar Free 1-hour online webinar helping pharmacy students understand different pharmacy sectors, identify quality foundation placements, and apply Oriel preferencing strategies; delivered via Zoom.
• Oriel Training Module Free online Oriel training module enabling pharmacy students to practice numeracy questions and Situational Judgement scenarios and build confidence ahead of Oriel assessments.
• Supervisor Training Programmes NHS England-funded blended learning programmes for Educational Supervisors and Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs), combining bite-sized online lessons (20–30 minutes each) with a 2.5-hour live workshop; 15 hours total over 6 weeks, fully funded by NHS England.
• Hospital Pharmacy MasterClass Full-day intensive training (7 hours) covering hospital pharmacy practice including in-patient process, controlled drugs management, clinical pharmacy roles, medicines information services, procurement, TPN prescribing, and career guidance; priced at £100+VAT.
• Flu Vaccination MasterClass Nationwide face-to-face vaccination training to qualify as a vaccinator: 3.5-hour session plus 5 hours of pre-reading covering IM/SC injections, vaccine reconstitution, anaphylaxis management, and CPR; priced at £110.
• Responding to Symptoms MasterClass 3.5-hour workshop (live or on-demand) strengthening confidence in managing common symptoms and dermatological conditions, covering consultation skills, differential diagnosis, red flag symptoms, and minor ailment management across 4 lessons; priced at £70–£90+VAT depending on format.
• Calculations MasterClass Full-day masterclass (9:00–4:00 pm) covering all pharmaceutical calculation types including doses, dilutions, displacement volumes, infusion rates, and pharmacokinetics; priced at £80 with a 100% pass rate guarantee.
• Bespoke Training Plan Service Bespoke, tailored training plan preparation service for the 2026/27 Foundation Training Year that meets specific placement requirements; priced at £80+VAT (free when enrolling the trainee through ProPharmace).
• DPP Placement Service Designated Prescribing Practitioner placement matching service for trainees or employers unable to secure a DPP independently, including DPP matching, onboarding, training, and ongoing support; priced at £2,000.
• Future Pharmacist Conference 2026 The UK's first dedicated pharmacy careers conference held at Central Hall Westminster, London, bringing together 1,200+ trainee pharmacists, educators, employers, and pharmaceutical sponsors for a full-day programme of career-focused sessions and industry exhibitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% GPhC registration assessment pass rate achieved in June 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, secondary and primary.

• ViatrisminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Pharmaceutical company sponsor for Future Pharmacist Conference 2026. Sponsorship provided through purchase of exhibition space and/or sponsored speaker sessions with no further input into arrangements or agenda.
• CPPE (Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibitor at Future Pharmacist Conference 2026.
• PSNC (Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibitor at Future Pharmacist Conference 2026.
• Lupin HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibitor at Future Pharmacist Conference 2026.
• NHS EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ProPharmace was awarded the NHS contract to deliver the core training offer for the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme for the academic year 2025 onwards across London, the South East and the East of England. ProPharmace is also the national educational partner for NHS England, supporting NHS England's strategic goal to expand access to prescribing supervision and building a skilled pharmacy workforce prepared to mentor the new generation of independent prescribers from 2026 onwards.
• Health Education England (HEE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, ProPharmace secured the Health Education England (now NHS England) contract to deliver Educational Supervisor Training. These programmes were highly successful and played a vital role in developing skilled educational supervisors, including both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, equipping them with expertise to support trainees effectively. HEE contract evolved into national partnership in 2023.
• University of HertfordshiresecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017University partnership for Oriel masterclasses and clinical placement programmes.
• De Montfort UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017University partnership for Oriel masterclasses and training programmes.
• King's College LondonprimaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016First major university collaboration starting in 2016 to deliver training programmes bridging the gap between undergraduate programmes and foundation training. The partnership showcased academic rigour and strength of ProPharmace's education and training resources and delivery. Oriel masterclasses delivered at King's College London campus.
• University of BrightonsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016University partnership for Oriel masterclasses and clinical placement programmes. Supports pharmacy students with numeracy practice and SJT scenarios ahead of Oriel assessments.
• University College London (UCL)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Oriel training delivered at UCL School of Pharmacy with positive student feedback on workshop quality and instructor expertise.
• University of BathsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016University partnership for Oriel training support and placement programmes.
• University of BradfordsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016University partnership for foundation training programmes and Oriel support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• NHS Education for Scotland (NES Pharmacy): NES Pharmacy delivers NHS-funded pharmacy education and foundation training in Scotland, mirroring the role of NHS England's commissioned training providers (including ProPharmace). Comparable as a public-sector pharmacy training body but operating in a separate UK nation with its own commissioning framework.
• Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW Pharmacy): HEIW commissions and delivers pharmacy foundation training in Wales. Comparable to ProPharmace's NHS England contract scope but geographically distinct, serving a different UK devolved nation with its own training framework.

Others

• Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA): The PDA is the UK's largest pharmacist membership organisation, providing professional indemnity, education, and career support. It offers training and educational resources overlapping with ProPharmace's pharmacist development programmes but operates a membership/defence model rather than direct training sales.
• Pharmacy Magazine / TM Conferences: Pharmacy Magazine is a UK pharmacist trade publication that also produces CPD modules and supports continuing education for community pharmacists. Comparable as an information/training channel to ProPharmace's content marketing and CPD-oriented masterclasses (Responding to Symptoms, Flu Vaccination).
• Numark Pharmacy: Numark is a UK pharmacy support organisation serving independent community pharmacies with training, business services, and CPD resources. It overlaps with ProPharmace's pharmacy training and CPD offerings for community pharmacists but does not focus on pre-registration assessment prep.
• C+D (Chemist + Druggist): C+D is a long-standing UK pharmacy trade publication and CPD/training content provider, with growing educational content for community pharmacists. It competes for pharmacist mindshare and CPD time but is primarily a media and content business rather than a foundation-training provider.

Direct peers

• Buttercups Training: Buttercups Training is one of the UK's largest providers of pharmacy pre-registration and foundation training programmes, offering courses, mock exams, and a digital learning platform. It directly competes with ProPharmace's Foundation Training Programme and Oriel preparation offerings across the same UK trainee cohort.
• CPPE (Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education): CPPE is an NHS-funded provider of postgraduate pharmacy education in England, directly competing with ProPharmace's NHS-funded Educational Supervisor and DPP training programmes. Both serve pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with mandated continuing education across similar regulatory frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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