Pharmacy groups expand roles and services

Pharmacy groups are expanding their roles beyond traditional retail, offering new health services and tools to support pharmacists. These groups now focus on training, managing operations, and providing tools that help pharmacists meet evolving patient needs and regulatory expectations.

Wellpharma's monthly health initiatives

Wellpharma’s 2026 plan includes a "strong health month every month," emphasizing rapid diagnostic tests, prenatal care, and cancer screening. Each initiative requires training for teams, tools to identify patients, and systems to track results and progress. The group uses Sloop Data to monitor performance and guide mission implementation.

Giphar's monthly health campaigns

Giphar runs a health campaign every month, aligning with public health initiatives. Recent campaigns include "Month of Breath" for asthma awareness and "Month for Pregnant Women." Between 2025 and 2026, Giphar scheduled nearly 1.3 million health-related actions, a 24% increase from the previous year, and distributed 15,400 colorectal cancer screening kits in 2026.

Apsagir's dermatology partnership

Apsagir has partnered with Pictaderm to offer dermatology services to its 14 regional groups. The service, which is not covered by the French Social Security system, charges patients between 10 and 15 euros. Apsagir also collaborates with other companies to support new health missions and improve access to care.

Totum Pharmaciens focuses on postpartum care

Totum Pharmaciens has launched a campaign on the "fourth trimester," focusing on postpartum mental health. The initiative trains pharmacists to recognize signs of postpartum depression and refer patients to appropriate care. The group highlights the pharmacy’s role as an accessible entry point for patients seeking health support.

Hygie31 invests in prevention and AI

Hygie31 focuses on home care and prevention, offering medical equipment and AI tools. The group has developed a program with Apodis that provides personalized health advice and a training module on biosimilars using AI. It also offers automated scheduling tools and dashboards for monitoring contracts and performance.

Giropharm tests AI for business decisions

Giropharm is testing an AI tool that analyzes the profitability of products based on shelf space, helping owners identify high-revenue items. The group also offers training on using AI for administrative tasks, such as writing meeting notes. Giropharm’s leaders see their role as strategic partners in pharmacy management.

LeaderSanté offers financial support

LeaderSanté provides financial assistance through a "booster contribution" to help pharmacists purchase pharmacies. The group is considering expanding this support to cover other financial needs, such as liquidity or loans for work. LeaderSanté emphasizes the growing expectation for pharmacy groups to assist in all areas of a pharmacist’s business.

EvoluPharm emphasizes core pharmacy values

François Douère of EvoluPharm stresses the importance of maintaining the core aspects of pharmacy business while expanding services. Purchasing centers and favorable commercial conditions remain vital for pharmacists to manage their businesses effectively. EvoluPharm also offers legal support and highlights the diverse roles pharmacists play as business owners, merchants, and healthcare providers.