A new approach
to pharmacy

OCTA Pharmacy Group: working together for healthcare that works! Accessible, affordable high-quality pharmaceutical care for everyone.

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Public Pharmacies

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Institutional Pharmacies

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Clinical Pharmacy

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Hubs for Purchasing, Stock and Central Filling

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Scientific Institute

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Employees

Pharmaceutical care is an indispensible asset that we must protect. However, quality and accessibility are at risk. That is why we are taking the lead. We connect all of the disciplines within pharmacy and give them the value they deserve.

The OCTA Pharmacy Group was founded in 2023, but the foundations of our mission were laid back in 2008. Since then, we have been working relentlessly to find solutions to the challenges in pharmaceutical care. Today, our teams in pharmacies and distribution centres are determined to make the required transition.

1. Pharmaceutical InfrastructureWe are a key player in the Netherlands' pharmaceutical infrastructure, from purchasing and distribution to community pharmacies, institutional pharmacies and clinic pharmacies.

2. ControlOur scale gives us more control over the purchasing and availability of medicines, making us as pharmacists better able to practise our profession.

3. Decentralised OrganisationOur organisation is decentralised into regional clusters, accounting for local entrepreneurship and differences between regions. Pharmacists and assistants have a high degree of autonomy in order to be able to focus on what really matters: providing the best pharmaceutical care.

4. AmbitionAt OCTA, employees are given room to develop. Their growth propels not only their own success, but also the growth of OCTA and the pharmaceutical care system. Our shared ambition.

As caregivers, we hold the key to the transition in healthcare, in which IT solutions are becoming increasingly important to maximise their potential.

Ben DiepenmaatCEO at the OCTA Pharmacy Group

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Business Units

The OCTA Pharmacy Group consists of five different business units, each with their own specific activities, responsibilities and objectives:

1.Public pharmacies

2.Institutional Pharmacies: Verpakapotheek and Farmadam

3.Purchasing, Stock and Central Filling: Fresco Farma

4.Medstone Clinical Pharmacy

5.Scientific Institute: Medstone Science

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Roy de Graaff
Acquisition specialist OCTA

Are you ready for something new? Are you considering selling one or more pharmacies? We would love to discuss the possibilities with you!

Management Team

The management team of the OCTA Pharmacy Group includes experts with broad experience within the pharmaceutical supply chain.

ScrollBen Diepenmaat
Ben DiepenmaatCEOben@octa.nl
Frederik Vernède
Frederik VernèdeCFOfrederik@octa.nl
Marc Plasmans
Marc PlasmansDirector Public Pharmaciesmarc@octa.nl
Lucas Roos
Lucas Roos Director Institutional Pharmacieslucas@octa.nl
Frits Sharif
Frits SharifDirector Purchase and Production Hubsfrits@octa.nl

Vacancies

At OCTA, we are looking for committed employees who want to make a contribution to the transition in pharmaceutical care. Whether you have experience in pharmacy, logistics, technology or administrative matters, we offer challenging roles in a variety of disciplines and locations. As part of our team, you can help to improve healthcare, efficiency in the chain, and the quality of patient care.

We invest in personal development and offer plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. Explore our current vacancies and find out if we are looking for you and you for us. Together, we are building the future of pharmaceutical care.

Please note that because as a pharmacy company we operate solely in the Netherlands, proficiency in the Dutch language, both spoken and written, is a requirement for every vacant position.

I opted to sell my pharmacies to the OCTA group because they cared about what I wanted. That means I can remain actively involved in what I have built up over 25 years.

Taco van WitsenPharmacist at public pharmacies De Schinkel, Stadion and Dr. de Haan

One of our biggest challenges is staff shortages. By working together in a larger group, we can now be more responsive in that regard.

Aniek JoosenPharmacist at public pharmacy Ganzenhoef

In the institutional pharmacies, we work for the most vulnerable people in our society. Since the formation of the OCTA Pharmacy Group, the reliability of medicine supply has significantly improved.

Roy ThePharmacist at institutional pharmacy Verpakapotheek

After working in a pharmacy for almost 15 years I was ready for something new. Thanks to OCTA I have been given the chance to combine my job at the pharmacy with administrative work closer to home.

Astra AbisoinaAssistant Pharmacist at Apotheek Ganzenhoef and Administrative employee at OCTA

Within OCTA, we make maximum effort every day with regard to purchasing, stock control, storage, central filling and distribution of medicines. This gives our own pharmacies the room to fully focus on their role as a healthcare provider.

Sandor SharifManager Warehouse & Logistics at Fresco Farma

As a pharmacy company, we have extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical oversight and provide targeted advice on the use and management of medications. Thanks to the group's volume, we supply clinics at competitive prices.

Gerrit MerkensPharmacist at Medstone Clinical Pharmacy

With OCTA, we combine knowledge and data from different disciplines. This provides valuable insights for healthcare, as well as leading to more creativity in the workplace!

Megan Houweling, PhDTeam Lead at Medstone Science