India mein medical store kholna regulated hai lekin bahut profitable. Pharmaceutical market tezi se badh raha hai — ek retail pharmacy location aur management ke hisaab se ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000+ mahina profit de sakti hai.
Step 1 — Eligibility (Competent Person)
Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 ke under Drug Licence apply karne ke liye "Competent Person" chahiye:
- Registered Pharmacist — D.Pharmacy ya B.Pharmacy degree ke saath
- Graduate jiska drugs deal karne ka 1 saal ka experience ho (kuch restrictions hain)
Zyada-tar owners khud D.Pharm karte hain taaki khud licence holder ban jayein — pharmacist hire karne ki ₹15,000 – ₹20,000/mahina ki tankhah bach jaati hai.
Step 2 — Infrastructure
Retail medical store
- Minimum 10 sq. metres floor area
- Minimum 2.75 m ceiling height
- Glass-door fridge (cold-chain medicines ke liye mandatory)
- Sahi ventilation aur lighting
Wholesale medical store
- Minimum 15 sq. metres floor area
- Alag-alag drug categories ke liye separate storage areas
Step 3 — Investment Breakdown (Tier-2 city)
| Component | Estimated Cost |
|---|
| Shop rent deposit | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Furniture (racks aur counter) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Fridge (glass door) | ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Computer aur software | ₹40,000 |
| Drug Licence fees | ₹30,000 |
| Initial stock | ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
| Total estimate | ₹5 – 7 lakh |
Step 4 — Drug Licence ke liye Documents
State Drugs Control Department ko apply karein:
- Application Form 19, 20, 21
- Premises ka blueprint (Key Plan aur Site Plan)
- Rental agreement / ownership proof
- Pharmacist Registration Certificate (KSPC / MSPC)
- Proprietor aur pharmacist ka affidavit
- Fridge ka bill
Step 5 — Licence Apply karna
- Apne state ke Drug Controller portal par online application submit karein
- Inspector premises verification ke liye visit karta hai
- Licence 30 – 60 din mein issue hota hai (complete documents ke saath)
Profitability
Tier-2 city ki achhi-managed pharmacy expect kar sakti hai:
- Monthly turnover: ₹3 – 8 lakh
- Net profit margin: 15 – 25%
- Monthly profit: ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000
FAQ
Bina pharmacist degree ke medical store khol sakte hain?+
Aap registered pharmacist hire kar sakte hain, lekin business hours mein unki presence maintain karni padti hai. Zyada-tar owners khud D.Pharmacy karna prefer karte hain.
Drug Licence approval mein kitna time lagta hai?+
Aam taur par complete documents submit karne ke 30 – 60 din baad.
Kya D.Pharmacy ke liye NEET zaroori hai?+
Nahi. D.Pharm ke liye sirf 10+2 Science chahiye. Management quota ke liye NEET ya KCET nahi.
Medical store se monthly income kitni hoti hai?+
Tier-2 city ki typical retail pharmacy ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 net per mahina kamati hai.
Wholesale medical store bhi khol sakte hain?+
Haan — alag licence aur minimum 15 sq.m. area chahiye.