Apohem Product Search Scraper: Extract Pharmacy & Health Data Fast

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What Is Apohem?

Apohem.se is Sweden's leading online pharmacy and health products retailer, offering thousands of over-the-counter medications, wellness products, medical devices, and health-related goods. With frequent price changes, inventory fluctuations, and promotional updates, manually tracking products across Apohem is inefficient. The Apohem Product Search Scraper automates product data collection, delivering structured records that fuel competitive analysis, price monitoring, and market intelligence.

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Overview

The Apohem Product Search Scraper extracts comprehensive product data from Apohem.se search result pages, converting unstructured product listings into clean, machine-readable records. It is ideal for:

• Price monitors tracking competitor pricing and promotions
• Market researchers analyzing health product trends in the Nordic region
• E-commerce aggregators building multi-vendor product catalogs
• Supply chain analysts monitoring stock levels and product availability
• Pharmaceutical analysts studying OTC and medical device markets

The scraper handles multiple search queries in a single run, respects rate limits with configurable item limits, and gracefully skips failed URLs — ensuring reliable data collection even at scale.

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Input Configuration

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration object specifying which Apohem search results to collect:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.apohem.se/sok?q=ome"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

Input Parameters Explained

Parameter	Type	Description
urls	Array	Apohem.se search result page URLs. Each URL should contain a search query (e.g., q=ome for "ome" products). You can add multiple URLs to collect data from different search categories in one run.
max_items_per_url	Integer	Maximum number of products to extract per URL (e.g., 200). Set lower values to test configuration; increase for bulk data collection.
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, the scraper continues running if some URLs fail. If false, the entire run stops on the first error. Recommended: true for production runs.

Tips:

• Use realistic search terms: q=vitamin, q=antihistamine, q=sunscreen
• Each URL's result set can contain 50-1000+ products depending on the search
• Combine max_items_per_url: 200 with multiple URLs for efficient large-scale collection

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "link_identifier": "Oy9zZWFyY2gtcGFnZS9wcm9kdWN0LWhpdHM7Iztwcm9kdWN0X2tleTtwYTExODU1MF9zdi1zZTt2X2ExMTg1NTBfc3Ytc2U7T0JKRUNUSVZFJDtOT05FOk5PTkU7NDc7",
  "url": "/vitaminer-kosttillskott/omega-3-fettsyror/biosalma-omega-3-forte-70-1000mg-132-kapslar",
  "should_cache": true,
  "meta": {
    "title": null,
    "elements": {}
  },
  "images": [
    {
      "width": 1073,
      "height": 1920,
      "url": "/globalassets/raderas-ej/produktbilder-radera-ej/07350014910202_c1n1.jpg?ref=F70F4EF55A"
    },
    {
      "width": 1920,
      "height": 1310,
      "url": "/globalassets/raderas-ej/produktbilder-radera-ej/miljlobild.png?ref=91614312AC"
    },
    {
      "width": 240,
      "height": 246,
      "url": "/globalassets/raderas-ej/produktbilder-radera-ej/friendofthesea.jpeg?ref=2F590FFDAD"
    }
  ],
  "price": {
    "current": {
      "incl_vat": 90,
      "excl_vat": 84.91,
      "vat_percent": 6
    },
    "original": {
      "incl_vat": 113,
      "excl_vat": 106.6,
      "vat_percent": 6
    },
    "previous": {
      "incl_vat": 72,
      "excl_vat": 67.92,
      "vat_percent": 6
    },
    "member": {
      "incl_vat": 90,
      "excl_vat": 84.91,
      "vat_percent": 6
    },
    "non_member": {
      "incl_vat": 90,
      "excl_vat": 84.91,
      "vat_percent": 6
    }
  },
  "display_name": "BioSalma Omega-3 Forte 70% 1000mg 132 kapslar",
  "name_without_brand": "Omega-3 Forte 70% 1000mg 132 kapslar",
  "stock": "high",
  "lifecycle_type": null,
  "is_coming_soon": false,
  "brand_name": "BioSalma",
  "code": "PA118550",
  "variation_code": "A118550",
  "variation_ean": null,
  "buyable": true,
  "is_new": false,
  "isotc": false,
  "is_valvald": false,
  "is_diklofenak": false,
  "max_quantity": 0,
  "is_eco": false,
  "is_free_shipping_variant": false,
  "has_member_price": false,
  "is_random_color": false,
  "recommendations": {
    "type": "Avensia.Common.Features.Product.ProductPageRecommendationsViewModel,Avensia.Common",
    "context": {
      "product_code": "PA118550"
    },
    "resolve_mode": "manual",
    "preload_behavior": "overrideCache",
    "preloaded": null
  },
  "accessory_products": null,
  "upsell": {
    "type": "Avensia.Common.Features.Product.ProductPageUpsellViewModel,Avensia.Common",
    "context": {
      "product_code": "PA118550"
    },
    "resolve_mode": "manual",
    "preload_behavior": "overrideCache",
    "preloaded": null
  },
  "blog_post_recommendations": {
    "type": "Avensia.Common.Features.Product.ProductPageBlogPostRecommendationsViewModel,Avensia.Common",
    "context": {
      "blog_post_recommendations_content_references": null
    },
    "resolve_mode": "manual",
    "preload_behavior": "overrideCache",
    "preloaded": null
  },
  "promotion_splash": "Nice Price",
  "promotion_discount_percentage": 20,
  "member_discount_percentage": null,
  "is_prescription_product": false,
  "is_medical_device_product": false,
  "promotion_splash_member": "",
  "product_badge": null,
  "is_videoly": false,
  "is_previous_price_lower_then_discount_price": true,
  "has_nice_price_splash": true,
  "active_substance": null,
  "from_url": "https://www.apohem.se/sok?q=ome"
}

Each scraped product returns a rich record with 40+ fields covering pricing, inventory, medical classifications, and promotional data:

Product Identification

Field	Meaning
Link Identifier	Unique internal identifier for the product listing
URL	Direct link to the product detail page on Apohem.se
Display Name	Product name as shown to customers
Name Without Brand	Product name stripped of brand prefix
Brand Name	Manufacturer or brand owner
Code	SKU or internal product code
Variation Code	Identifier for product variants (size, strength, etc.)
Variation EAN	EAN barcode for this specific variant

Pricing & Availability

Field	Meaning
Price	Current retail price in SEK
Stock	Current inventory status (in stock, low stock, out of stock)
Buyable	Whether the product is currently purchasable
Max Quantity	Maximum units a customer can order per transaction
Has Member Price	Whether member/loyalty discounts apply
Member Discount Percentage	Discount percentage for members
Promotion Discount Percentage	Active promotional discount (if any)
Is Free Shipping Variant	Whether this variant qualifies for free shipping
Is Previous Price Lower Than Discount Price	Flag for misleading pricing (quality control)
Has Nice Price Splash	Whether the product has a promotional badge

Product Classification & Regulation

Field	Meaning
Is OTC	Whether the product is over-the-counter (no prescription required)
Is Prescription Product	Whether a prescription is required for purchase
Is Medical Device Product	Whether classified as a medical device
Is Diklofenak	Contains diclofenac (anti-inflammatory medication)
Is Valvald	Contains valproic acid (specialized medication)
Active Substance	Main active pharmaceutical ingredient
Lifecycle Type	Product status (active, discontinued, seasonal)
Is Coming Soon	Whether the product is pre-launch
Is New	Whether the product is newly added

Product Attributes & Features

Field	Meaning
Is Eco	Whether the product meets eco-friendly standards
Is Random Color	Whether the product comes in random/assorted colors
Product Badge	Special badges or labels (e.g., bestseller, new, eco)
Promotion Splash	Active promotional message or tag
Promotion Splash Member	Member-exclusive promotional message

Related Products & Content

Field	Meaning
Images	Product image URLs
Meta	Metadata including description, SEO keywords, tags
Recommendations	Similar products recommended by Apohem
Accessory Products	Complementary products bundled suggestions
Upsell	Higher-value alternative products
Blog Post Recommendations	Health tips or educational content links

Specialized Flags

Field	Meaning
Is Videoly	Indicates video product demonstrations available
Should Cache	Caching recommendation for optimization

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How to Use

1. Prepare search URLs — Visit Apohem.se, perform a search (e.g., "vitamin C"), and copy the full URL from the address bar
2. Configure input — Paste URL(s) into the urls array. Common searches: vitamins, pain relief, skincare, supplements
3. Set limits — Adjust max_items_per_url (20–500) based on your data needs
4. Enable error handling — Keep ignore_url_failures: true for uninterrupted runs
5. Run the scraper — Start the actor and monitor progress
6. Export & analyze — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel for analysis

Troubleshooting:

• If no products return, verify the URL is a search results page, not a category or home page
• For large collections, break into multiple URLs to avoid timeouts

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Competitive price tracking: Monitor competitor pricing, discounts, and stock levels in real-time
• Market research: Analyze product availability, promotions, and pricing trends across Nordic health markets
• Product aggregation: Feed Apohem data into multi-vendor e-commerce platforms or comparison sites
• Inventory analysis: Track stock status and product lifecycle for supply chain optimization
• Regulatory compliance: Extract medical device and prescription product classifications for reporting

The Apohem Product Search Scraper eliminates manual product hunting, delivering consistent, actionable data that drives smarter business decisions.

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Conclusion

The Apohem Product Search Scraper is a powerful tool for anyone needing reliable pharmacy and health product data from Sweden's largest online retailer. Extract 40+ fields per product, monitor prices and promotions, and unlock insights that manual browsing cannot deliver. Start scraping today and turn Apohem data into competitive advantage.