Cosanum – Your Gateway to the Swiss Healthcare Market for medical devices
Your solution partner for market entry, distribution, and sustainable growth
Switzerland is one of Europe’s most attractive yet demanding healthcare markets. For international manufacturers of medical devices, navigating market access, distribution, logistics, and regulatory requirements can be a complex undertaking.
Success in the Swiss healthcare market is not only about having the right product — it also requires strong local expertise, reliable logistics, and trusted partners on the ground.
With more than 45 years of experience in the Swiss healthcare system, Cosanum supports hospitals, outpatient care centers, long-term care institutions, veterinary medicine and orthopedic/medical supply stores with integrated logistics and supply solutions for medical devices, medical supplies and veterinary products. We also help international manufacturers and suppliers of medical devices successfully enter the Swiss market and build a sustainable market presence.
As a solution partner for manufacturers and suppliers, we bring products reliably into the Swiss market — efficiently, sustainably, and collaboratively.
Your Advantages with Cosanum as your Solution Partner
With extensive market knowledge, established networks, and international experience. Today, we source medical devices, medical supplies, and veterinary products from more than 53 countries. We work with renowned manufacturers worldwide and reliably bring their products to Switzerland.
From customs clearance to direct delivery into operating rooms through our wagon-in-wagon system (cosaOP Logistics).
A modern high-bay warehouse with more than 12,000 m² of space and tens of thousands of pallet locations near Zurich — complemented by an additional external warehouse — enables the efficient nationwide distribution of more than 13,000 products. In addition, our healthcare partners are supported by an experienced sales force team of more than 25 professionals, comprising field sales representatives and specialist experts across all customer segments, to ensure optimal market access and customer support.
Through transparent processes, digital interfaces, and a high-performance logistics center in the heart of Switzerland.
Such as cosaFlow® and cosaOP Logistics, designed to increase efficiency, conserve resources, and reduce costs.
Locally rooted and specialized salesforce of more than 25 People with focus on hospitals, long-time care, veterinary, medical wholesale and orthopedic/medical supply stores.
A dedicated 10-member Global Purchase Team ensures that products from around 210 manufacturers and distributors across 53 countries — particularly from Europe, as well as directly from the USA and Asia — reliably reach the Swiss market.
As a trading and logistics partner, we focus on transparent, fair, and long-term relationships with manufacturers and suppliers. Trust and reliability form the foundation of every successful collaboration.
Cosanum is ISO-certified (9001/14001), part of the Swiss Triple Impact (STI) network, and is B Corp certified — clear commitments to quality, transparency, and sustainability.
We support manufacturers in meeting Swiss regulatory requirements efficiently and compliantly through deep expertise and a strong network.
Our Culture – Your Advantage
At Cosanum, people come first. We believe that only a strong and inspired team can deliver top performance for our partners in the long term. Our over 130 Happy cosaMembers shape a corporate culture based on responsibility, initiative, and collaboration on equal terms.
Our Purpose
“Inspiring people to create the future” – We drive the Swiss healthcare sector sustainably, innovatively, and in partnership. With this motivation, we develop solutions for our customers, partners, and the next generation that truly make a difference.
Our Independence
Cosanum has been family-owned by the Schefer family since 1980. This foundation ensures independence from corporate interests and allows us to think long-term and build partnerships on equal terms.
Become a Partner
Cosanum brings medical products, logistics solutions, and consulting for the Swiss healthcare system together under one roof, making your products available exactly where they are needed – to patients.
Cosanum – Your Gateway to the Swiss Healthcare Market.
Let’s explore the possibilities of a partnership.
Contact
Barbara Kuhn
Coordinator Product Innovation & cosaTeam Coach
Get in touch now and become a partner.
What our partners say:
“The long-standing collaboration with Cosanum is a true partnership on equal footing, characterized by trust, efficiency, and a clear focus on solutions. Thanks to Cosanum’s market expertise, we are able to position our products precisely in the Swiss healthcare market and jointly drive innovation forward.”
Ingo Wagner
Wagner Klinikbedarf
"Cosanum is a strong, long-term-oriented partner for us with a deep understanding of the Swiss healthcare market. Together, we develop solutions that are closely aligned with customer needs and create real added value.”
Roger Strebel
Essity
“Cosanum is more than a distribution partner for us. Cosanum is a strategic partner with a strong market presence. Together, we combine quality, innovation, and close market connectivity — creating sustainable added value for healthcare supply in Switzerland.”
Michael Kollmann
medi
“The long-standing collaboration with Cosanum is a true partnership on equal footing, characterized by trust, efficiency, and a clear focus on solutions. Thanks to Cosanum’s market expertise, we are able to position our products precisely in the Swiss healthcare market and jointly drive innovation forward.”
Michael Hummels
WIROS