# Apohem Product Search Scraper (`stealth_mode/apohem-product-search-scraper`) Actor

Scrape product data from Apohem.se with precision. Extract prices, stock status, brand info, promotions, medical classifications, and 40+ fields per product — perfect for price monitoring, market research, and product aggregation.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/stealth\_mode/apohem-product-search-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Stealth mode](https://apify.com/stealth_mode) (community)
- **Categories:** Developer tools, Automation, E-commerce
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Apohem Product Search Scraper: Extract Pharmacy & Health Data Fast

***

### 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.

***

### 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.

***

### Input Configuration

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

```json
{
  "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

***

### Output Format

**Sample output**

```json
{
  "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 |

***

### 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

***

### 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.

***

### 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.

# Actor input Schema

## `urls` (type: `array`):

Add the URLs of the product search list urls you want to scrape. You can paste URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.

## `ignore_url_failures` (type: `boolean`):

If true, the scraper will continue running even if some URLs fail to be scraped.

## `max_items_per_url` (type: `integer`):

The maximum number of items to scrape per URL.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.apohem.se/sok?q=ome"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 20
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "urls": [
        "https://www.apohem.se/sok?q=ome"
    ],
    "ignore_url_failures": true,
    "max_items_per_url": 20
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("stealth_mode/apohem-product-search-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "urls": ["https://www.apohem.se/sok?q=ome"],
    "ignore_url_failures": True,
    "max_items_per_url": 20,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("stealth_mode/apohem-product-search-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.apohem.se/sok?q=ome"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 20
}' |
apify call stealth_mode/apohem-product-search-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=stealth_mode/apohem-product-search-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/IwMN9NeZWHItziziK/builds/yfodbRFCzQrUl2GPp/openapi.json