Startup Pharma Business

If you want to be involved in pharma business development, you can start with a business plan. You can also seek the help of professionals so that you can get assistance when it comes to licensing since the industry is a bit tough.

You can take up a short course in pharmaceuticals to enhance your knowledge about the industry and to better manage the business.

Pharma Business Development with Professionals

To get a business license for a pharma business can be difficult because of the extreme competition. If you want your business to have value, you must move quickly and negotiate for the best deals. To manage a pharmaceutical business can be hard and it would really help if you consult a third party. The professionals can help you with the business model development and strategy development. You are entering a new geographic market and you have to make use of the best strategies to guarantee success. Business models can be designed so that the perfect business opportunity can be created.

Identify your targets and therapeutic areas. The transactions should also be given much attention. Selling pharmaceutical products can be hard but with enough knowledge and skills, you can succeed. You can enhance your knowledge in this type of business by taking up a short course on pharmaceuticals. Since licensing is a tough one, you can benefit greatly from the support of a third party. By finding a third party company to assist you, you can easily formulate the offers and great alternatives. Since this is a large scale business, you can also look for potential partners.

Pharma Business Plan

Pharma business development is not as hard as you think with the right help from professionals. Even if you’re seeking help from a third party, you have to create a business plan. You see, business development can take time and considerable planning is required. Otherwise, your business can fail. Picking an ideal location for the pharmaceutical business is very important. This can make or break your business. It’s up to you whether you will choose to manage an online store or a local pharma business. The latter requires huge capital since you will need to lease out the store space and you need to buy shelves or other equipment.

The pharma business should have the right interior design to attract customers. Proper lighting should be observed and you need to have a friendly staff that will cater to the customers. Apply for the utilities, phone lines, and the license. Find a supplier of the pharmaceutical products and pick a reputable company. The quality of the products is very important and you must check regularly for the expiration dates of the products. Developing this kind of business is very important especially if you don’t have a reputable pharmaceutical store in your area. This type of business will not only allow you to earn great profits but at the same time, you can also help others.

89 Comments

  • dr milind said on June 1, 2010
    i want to start small scale pharama company in india near mumbai, will u tell me amount of investment required other than land cost, all formalities and license, i would like to start IV fluids, and multivitamine and antibiotic plant first
  • mahesh nerurkar said on July 14, 2010
    hi i am an enterprenur and interested in health care / biotechnology . you could mail me as i can be of great help. mailmaheshnow@gmail.com. mumbai india
  • suresh said on September 22, 2011
    I would like to start a small scale pharmaceutical research laboratory in chennai. please suggest me how to start a research lab and how to register my company and how to get business loan from bank.
  • shravan said on October 1, 2011
    hi i am shravan .i completed my M.Sc in biochemistry. i wana start chemical industry in a small budget .whats the basic plane for this & how i can start..shravan.biochem@gmail.com
  • Vinod chinchvale said on November 11, 2011
    I want to start Pharma business business in Mumbai. Please suggest me whichever licenses are required and tell me any business idea too. Thanks
  • abhinav agarwal said on December 28, 2011
    I want to start small scale pharmaceutical company in india gurgaon. will you tell me amount of investment are required, all formalities and licenses.
  • Arul pragasam said on January 12, 2012
    Would like to start a medical device company which in turn linked with pharma/biotech in the phase II. Pls suggest how to formulate a strategy and action plan.
  • sivakumar said on August 7, 2012
    I am willing to open a pharmacy shop in out of chennai. you can u help me the action plan and system orientated operations.
  • patel Nirav said on August 31, 2012
    I want to start small scale pharma business in ahmedabad. so plz help me and suggest some new idea.
  • ankit shah said on September 4, 2012
    i am a entrepreneur want to start up a nutraceutical company in india initially want to do a job work i am a b pharm graduate and passionate about nutraceutical. This is gonna be the next big thing in india within couple of years. need an investor who can help me out for this .
  • rajkumar said on September 5, 2012
    I am working as medical representative since eight years dealing with injectables and oral products in different company suggest me how i can start business with minimum money and excellent product.
  • NITIN AGRAWAL said on September 10, 2012
    I am pharmacy graduate willing to start a small scale pharma unit with minimum possible investment & govt. subsidies can anyone help me out or give contact of set up consultant mail at nitinbansalb@gmail.com
  • rajeshkasunde said on October 15, 2012
    hi, i am a pharma professional with 10 years of experience in formulation research. i wanted start a pharma business having plenty of ideas in mind but the problem is how to start with what to start / any body guide? rajeshkasunde@gmail.com
  • shrikant kunbi said on October 31, 2012
    hi, i am working as a medical rep since 10 year and i have good business relation with the customers as well as i have retail medical store in good location , i want to new ideas in same field
  • Shekhar Agarwal beginner adviser said on December 7, 2012
    I am interested to set us a small scale pharma unit near kolkata or Guwahati. Please let me know the cost of such unit and all other information on the subject.

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  • Baleswar said on January 5, 2013
    Looking to set up IV fluid plant at Maninpur. Please let me know the approximate investment and the support to set up.
  • archana said on January 16, 2013
    hello sir, i want to established small scale company of surgical in aurangabad. so what are the basic requirement any specification is needed for location and licenses is required. please reply me on g29archana@yahoo.com
  • vijay said on January 24, 2013
    call me at 9422133495 regarding start of any small business, bpo, medical transcription, pharma, surgical, medicine or pharma marketing business
  • Pralay Kumar Tewary said on February 3, 2013
    I want to start a small business with 7 brands and three MR areas at West Bengal. Can you help me initiate. Thanks in advance... Please enrich me at pktewary@gmail.com
  • sandeep said on February 3, 2013
    I want to start the business of pharmaceutical products API and laboratory chemical as a trader can you please help me to find the license & suggest idea & plan my email I'd is omjiom1@Gmail.com all the idea ,suggestions or questions are welcome
  • hassan ayache said on February 25, 2013
    Dear Sir, I am searching for a company to provide all types of machines needed to produce all different types of IV fluids . The site will be in Lebanon . Beirut . Thanks
  • kartik patel said on March 10, 2013
    hello, i am kartik , have done mpharm qa and with some experience on analytical instruments like hplc hptlc, gpc. i want to start a new business of my own, like a regulatory consultant or intellectual property area. Can you please guide me how to start such a business. anyone who reads this and is interested in such business, feel free to contact me on patekartik@gmail.com
  • Annty Li said on March 12, 2013
    We provide all packaging materials for IV solution/IV fliud and pharmaceutical equipments and clean room system, if any request on these products, please feel free to contact me on annty.li@rbm.renolit.com.cn
  • Parvez Ali khan said on April 7, 2013
    sir i want to start a small scale industry in rajasthan tell me term and condition. i want to start a IV and tablet section plant. can u mail plzz. parvejalamk29@gmail.com
  • Prashant Srivastava said on April 16, 2013
    I am science graduate + MBA Pharma with 2 years experience in Pharma sales willing to start a small scale pharma company with minimum possible investment & govt. subsidies can anyone help me out and give me details on prashant.srivastava74@gmail.com
  • Prakash Gupta said on May 2, 2013
    Hi, I'm an Engineer by profession but I want to start pharma company in bangalore location. Can u give me some suggestion to how to start it. My email-id:- spiderprakash@gmail.com
  • A. Saha said on May 16, 2013
    @Prakash Gupta. Hi, Prakash may be we can have a talk one day. As, I am also planning for the same in Dermatology / Cosmetology Segment. I am also from Bomanhalli, Bangalore. If interested plz drop me a mail. So that I can give u my number. Don't want to share phone number on public fo rum
  • meeravali said on June 2, 2013
    dear sir, i am leaving in vadodara,gujrat. now i want to take pharma distribution. how much amount required initial to the it. thank you
  • Sanjiv said on June 12, 2013
    I have my own shop and godown in wholesale pharma market situated in Patna of Bihar state. we are interested in C&F or dealership for Bihar and jharkhand
  • Manoj Suryawanshi said on June 12, 2013
    hi, I'm an Engineer by profession but I want to start pharma business in Pune location. Can u give me some suggestion to how to start it. My email-id:- manojsuryawanshi@gmail.com
  • Badrinarayan Chandak said on July 16, 2013
    hello sir, i want to established small scale company of surgical in Pune or Aurangabad. so what are the basic requirement any specification is needed for location and licenses is required. or I willing to start a small scale pharma unit with minimum possible investment & govt. subsidies can you help me out or give contact of set up consultant mail please reply me on badri_chandak30@yahoo.co.in
  • ch.sushmapriya said on September 20, 2013
    hi.. i completed M.Pharamacy.. i want to start a small scale pharma bussiness or any medical feild bussiness like coding, medical transcription and health cares...in hyderabad in small budget.. so plz can suggest how to start and how much investment is needed..
  • SUSANTA CHOWDHURY said on October 14, 2013
    IN THE STATE OF WB PRIMARILY, THEN HAVE PLAN FOR EXPANSION IN PHARMA & SURGICAL PRODUCTS.
  • Nilesh M. Hande said on October 30, 2013
    Hi I am Nilesh currently living in mumbai I have completed my M.pharm and I want to start up the pharma marketing company in mumbai will u plz suggest me which pharma companies will provide the material for marketing and what will be the cost of total plan. I am waiting for your reply. Thanking you
  • Roma Shah said on November 11, 2013
    HI ...I completed MS in Validation and Regulatory affairs ...I want to start small scale pharma business in Ayurvedic or as a regulatory consultant ...Can you tell me how can i start up ???
  • Zaheer said on November 26, 2013
    Hi, I am living in Pune, Maharashtra. I am a pharmacist and i have an experience in pharma marketing & Medical device marketing since 11 years. Now i want to start up the small scale pharma wholesale distribution with minimum possible investment in Pune, will you pls. suggest me the total ESTIMATE & Plans. Thank You,
  • srinivasan said on December 16, 2013
    I would like to start a small sized(sub-stockist) pharma distribution with minimal or nominal investment in chennai. Please do give me suggestion on operational strategy and plan. estimation for investment.... how do i choose pharma products.. I am a pharma graduate working for an Insurance company... i am already exposed to own retail pharmacy shop for 3 yrs and quit the business.
  • ankit said on December 25, 2013
    Hello Sir, I want to setup a iv medical fluids plant. Currently I own a mineral water plant and also water bottle manufacturing plant. So please guide me about the iv medical fluids plant about how I can move ahead.
  • vksingh said on January 24, 2014
    I want to start marketing of pharmaceutical products in Rajasthan/UP/Bihar with contract manufacturing. i want stockist or MR for veterinary product. if any one interested for contract manufacturing also call me 9997770718 or mail me vinsonpharma@gmail.com
  • RAJENDRA ALWALA said on February 17, 2014
    Hello Sir, I am living in MUMBAI-MUMBAICENTRAL. I would like to start a small pharma distribution covering my surrounding areas with normal investment. Please give me proper guidance to start up the business.
  • Ruchi said on March 8, 2014
    Hello sir, I want to set up a small scale pharma unit..I want to know how much minimum investment is required for that and which is the good location for that in Gujarat. Thank you.
  • satish said on May 28, 2014
    hello sir...i want to set up small marketing pharma company....so help me for started my marketing pharma company....
  • neethi bafna said on May 29, 2014
    hi everyone, i wanna start a cotton & bandage plant in my area,plz tel me the detail information abt how to start with all license , investment, so please help me as soon as possible or else mail me. thank you
  • veerendra saini said on May 29, 2014
    I want to start a business related to pharma on small investment in Jaipur. Please give me advise what should I go for and how?
  • arpan said on June 12, 2014
    I want to start a business related to pharma on small investment in Aurangabad. Please give me advise wat should i go foe and how. Related API or formulations or stockist, distributorship any kind of business
  • arpan said on June 12, 2014
    I hv done M.Pharma (Pharmaceutical chemistry). Presently i am doing job in Ajanta Pharma Ltd.
  • Kiran said on June 12, 2014
    Hi i am kiran, i am a food technologist. I have developed a very good health drink from millets(100% natural)which tastes good. If any one need the product for sales kindly mail me...kiranrash22@gmail.com
  • ajay said on July 27, 2014
    Want to small pharma. Business in ambernath ,plz come up with ideas
  • Saravanan said on August 1, 2014
    I want to start a small scale pharmaceutical company in India will u able to guide me..
  • mughees said on August 27, 2014
    city multan, country pakistan. need help , tips, plan , working capital req, fixed and general exp's, average manufacturing cost of single product, selling price, profit margin, all exp's involved, most running product with formula, most attractive company name, relevant product name , how to find suitable source for medicine manufacturing ,? our plan to start pharmaceutical company. waiting ur all above information reply. Mughees A
  • mughees said on August 27, 2014
    need help for starting pharma business documents and registration process with documents. how to get license. rgds mughees
  • Mahesh said on September 1, 2014
    Hello, I want to start pharma company in navi mumbai. kindly let me know the details about licensing and other procedures required. Thanks.
  • Akshay Patel said on September 2, 2014
    hi all. Myself Akshay Patel. I want to start my own pharma business such as contract mfg. I have 4 years experience in Formulation Development, Can Any body share me experience for starting own pharma business? Free to contact me on akshay_mpharm@yahoo.com
  • jeet said on September 12, 2014
    I am planning a pharma start up and would like to discuss the proposal with pharma experienced guys who are into sales and marketing. interested people can contact me on pharma.inquire@yahoo.in
  • deepak manjule said on September 26, 2014
    Dear sir i want to start new business in mumbai with less guide me
  • kishan said on November 1, 2014
    hi i am kishan, i am planning a manufacturing of cupric chloride, please give its application in pharma and other industries...
  • Prafulla Mane said on November 14, 2014
    Hi, My name is Prafulla. I am a post graduate in clinical research. I want to start a pharma oriented business. I would really appreciate and helpful if any one would guide me with the same.Business- CRO, Production, sales or distribution.Location Pune
  • Ashish vashu said on November 18, 2014
    Dear sir, I want to start my pharma related any kind of business in mumbai at normal cost. please guide me.
  • Anand Nair said on December 5, 2014
    I am planning for starting a small scale pharmaceutical distribution. kindly let me know the details about licensing and other procedures required. Thank you
  • Anandhavijayan S said on January 10, 2015
    I am Anandh.s i'm willing to open a new healthcare related industry, i want some information about what are the healtcare industry is there how to open, cost of investment, regulatory guidelines...
  • sanjeev mateti said on January 28, 2015
    Hi sir, I am sanjeev, i'm willing to open a new pharma agency. which medicines should I take to run the business and cost of investment
  • pragati vanavi said on February 12, 2015
    Hello sir, I am pragati vanavi. Want to start pharma business in ahmedabad gujarat india. Please contact on 8733017144
  • ARINDAM DEY said on February 13, 2015
    hi I am willing to start a pharma business want to know investors and business plan .
  • Dhaval Shah said on March 2, 2015
    HEllo, I am Dhaval from Ahmedabad. I want to start new pharma business like under stockiest or marketing of my own brands. which ever is better?? can any one suggest me? my email id is pharmdhaval@gmail.com
  • abhisek bhattacharya said on March 8, 2015
    Hi i am having pharma license (pharmacist), I have 10 years exposure in pharma sales specially in cardio diabetic segment. right now i am a manager from last 3-4 years and within one year i want to start pharma business . what type of pharma business should i go for? Please suggest me.
  • noby said on March 14, 2015
    i would like to know how to start an online medical store. if anyone got any ideas please let me know in 9747655178. my mail id is nobytjohn@gmail.com
  • karthikeyan said on April 30, 2015
    Hi sir I am karthik from karaikudi, I want to start new own business in karaikudi, please give idea thanks....
  • mahesh said on July 2, 2015
    hello, i would like to start a marketing company for manufactured medicine with particular content by placing an order in Akola (Maharashtra)with low investment. any suggestion with business pla
  • vishal said on August 15, 2015
    I want to start pharma business, mumbai, Maharashtra, india
  • RAJKUMAR CHAMUAH said on October 8, 2015
    I am trying to start a phrama related business in Guwahati, Assam. So help me by guiding me how to start and how much i have to spent for its establishment except land.
  • GANESH said on October 10, 2015
    I am from karnataka and wanted to to start new herbal medicine company.Can u suggest.
  • sandesh said on October 12, 2015
    Hello I am biochemist and want to start up business, in pharma.Can u please.Guide me on how to start up from the scratch in this industry.How I will get finance aid.
  • prashant umardand said on October 18, 2015
    Hello i want to start a small pharmaceutical company with third party manufacturers can you please provide the guidance for registration of company and product.
  • tasmik patel said on October 18, 2015
    Hi ...i have completed m.sc pharmaceutical chemistry and running to start job in pharma comp. But I started to small unit chemical or pharmaceutical ind. But I have no idea plz help me help or suggest me....
  • venkat yadala said on November 3, 2015
    I am completed m.pharmacy i want to start small formulation unit in vizag .please provide the guidance for registration process
  • Mohammed Ayyub said on January 4, 2016
    Hi, I am Ayyub having graduation in Pharmacy and worked for 14 years in companies like CIPLA LTD. and LUPIN LTD. both in manufacturing and Quality Assurance departments. right now i run my won pharmacy since last 5 years in my native place i.e. in Shahapur, Yadgir distrit in karnataka state. Now i am looking to start distribution of pharmaceuitical products on small scale basis. Therefor i request you to guide me and let me know how much i need to be invested.
    rgds. - ayyub
  • dinesh sharma said on January 22, 2016
    hi i am dinesh sharma diploma in pharmacy & bsc [sicenc bio ]i want start small scale basis pharmacy retail store & surgical, please provide the guidance for registration & marketing in chittorgarh city [rajsthan]
  • Raj said on February 12, 2016
    My Brother in law is planning to start a company and he has sales experience of 8 years in mankind pharma. He wants me to be his partner. He wants me to invest 3 lakh rupees. I want guidance as I don't have experience in pharma company and would not like to be just dependendant on him. I want to be active partner. I am also working in a company so this will be part time business for me. I would like to know end to end help. Chennai Tamilnadu, 91766365549
  • Sai said on April 16, 2016
    Hi, i want to start a business in Pharma Industry. Could you please suggest a best growing area.
  • veerendra said on April 18, 2016
    Hi.I want to start small scale business in pharma sector.Could you please tell me ideas,growth area and how much of amount will used for that.please tell me.
  • vikash sharma said on July 3, 2016
    Hi i am Vikash sharma .i am graduated in b.pharma .sir i am start small scale pharmaceuticals business . formulation such as syrup.vs4585119@gmail.com
  • chetan said on July 4, 2016
    Hi, I want to start small business, like manufacturing of tablet antibiotic and syrup. or other good advice , please send the detail.
  • dr muhammad amjad beginner adviser said on July 8, 2016
    @mughees from multan kindly e mail me at drmuhammad.amjad@yahoo.com

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  • dr muhammad amjad beginner adviser said on July 8, 2016
    any one pharmacist from lahore want to start new business contact me whats app or e mail drmuhammad.amjad@yahoo.com

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  • Vinoth said on July 20, 2016
    Dear Sir, I am Vinoth from chennai. My qualification is Msc microbiology, D.Pharm,. I want to start a pharmaceutical retail or wholesale business. Kindly suggest me which one is more profitable and safe. And also give some valuable tips. Thanks and Regards, Vinoth v - Pl reach me at jackvinoth20@gmail.com
  • Chunendra Kumar said on September 30, 2016
    Hi, I want start pharmaceutical company in chhattisgargh. please provide detail. chunend3098@gmail.com
  • Amol said on October 18, 2016
    Hi my self Amol. I start in small pharma industry in Maharashtra ahmednagar plz suggestions and documents formality. my email nimboreamol75@gmail.com
  • Nilesh Dubey said on February 2, 2017
    Hello myself Nilesh Dubey from Mumbai. I want to start the pharmacy portal for B2C business model. I am looking some good doctor and investors who can help out for making the portal and become a business partners to run the new concept business model. If any one interested for this pls mail us on my email id : nileshdubeymumbai@gmail.com Through this portal we can give the top benefits to the customers totally it's a B2C portal in the market.
  • shiva said on April 8, 2017
    Hi this is Shiva I would like to start a small scale pharmaceutical industry near Hyderabad tell me how much investment required other than land and what's the procedure

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