What does the process of buying a pharmacy involve?
The usual stages are acquisition profile and screening, confidentiality agreement, initial review, indicative offer, due diligence, finance and negotiation, contract, operating licence and operational handover.
How is the purchase price of a pharmacy assessed?
Sustainable earnings and cash flow matter more than revenue alone. Owner input, people cost, rent, procurement terms, exceptional items, investment and location outlook are normalised.
Which documents are needed for pharmacy due diligence?
Typical evidence includes accounts and management reports, prescription and assortment data, employment and lease documents, supplier and cooperation agreements, asset and inventory data, QMS records, authority correspondence, IT, privacy and insurance information.
How much equity is needed to buy a pharmacy?
That depends on price, inventory, investment, debt service, personal circumstances and lender requirements. A robust model also includes transaction costs, opening liquidity and a contingency reserve.