French health‑tech unicorn Doctolib confirmed the purchase of London‑based Medicus, a software provider for NHS general practitioners, as part of a broader push into the United Kingdom. The deal dovetails with Doctolib’s announced £100 million investment to establish a national presence and compete with existing appointment platforms. The acquisition also grants access to Medicus' API suite, enabling seamless data exchange with existing Doctolib services.

Medicus supplies GP surgeries with cloud‑based scheduling, patient communication and referral tools that integrate with NHS digital standards. By absorbing the startup, Doctolib instantly gains a foothold in over 300 practices, accelerating its rollout that previously relied on organic sign‑ups. Analysts estimate the acquisition could add roughly £30 million in annual revenue once fully integrated. Plans call for moving Medicus clients onto Doctolib’s dashboard by Q4.

Doctolib’s UK expansion follows a successful European rollout that now serves more than 70 million patients across France, Germany and Italy. The move pressures rivals such as Zocdoc and Babylon to sharpen their UK strategies, while NHS trusts anticipate faster digital adoption. With the Medicus platform now under its umbrella, Doctolib is positioned to capture a sizable share of the primary‑care market. Investors will watch the rollout.