Pharmacy management tips, guides, and insights for Indian medical store owners.
Not all antibiotics need refrigeration — but getting it wrong destroys the medicine. Clear guide to which antibiotics require a fridge, which don't, and what changes after reconstitution.
Read article →Side-by-side comparison of Schedule H, H1, and X — prescription requirements, register obligations, label rules, common medicines in each category, and penalties for non-compliance.
Read article →AYUSH drug licence requirements, ASU medicines you can stock, Schedule E1 obligations, margin comparison vs allopathic pharmacy, and whether to combine both licences.
Read article →How to integrate Razorpay, Cashfree, or PayU for online pharmacy payments — best gateways, transaction fees (1.75–2%), setup steps, compliance requirements, and payment link approach for small stores.
Read article →What OTC means in India, which medicines are genuinely over-the-counter, margin opportunity in OTC categories (20–45%), and how to manage OTC inventory to grow pharmacy revenue.
Read article →Detailed margin breakdown: branded prescription drugs 16–22%, generics 25–40%, supplements 25–45%, surgical 30–45%. Know your most profitable categories and stock smarter.
Read article →Real monthly revenue and net profit ranges for Indian pharmacies by city size — small store ₹20K–₹60K net, mid-size ₹1L–₹3L, metro ₹5L–₹15L. Factors that determine earnings.
Read article →Practical guide to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act for Indian pharmacy owners — key schedules, licence requirements, record-keeping obligations, Drug Inspector powers, and penalties.
Read article →How to fund your pharmacy — Mudra loans (up to ₹10L), bank business loans, NBFC options, Stand-Up India scheme, and practical advice on how much starting capital you actually need.
Read article →Complete list of medicines requiring refrigeration at 2–8°C in Indian pharmacies — vaccines, insulin, biologicals, reconstituted antibiotic suspensions, and compliance requirements.
Read article →How to set up UPI, POS terminals, CGHS cashless, and insurance empanelment at your pharmacy — and which payment streams offer the best revenue opportunity.
Read article →When to offer credit, how to track udhar systematically, and strategies to recover dues without damaging customer relationships at your medical store.
Read article →The real differences between generic and branded medicines, margin comparison (branded 20% vs generic 37%), how to suggest generics legally, and what patients need to know.
Read article →Simple accounting concepts every pharmacy owner needs: profit and loss, cash flow, GST reconciliation, and the key metrics that show if your store is truly profitable.
Read article →The five best pharmacy locations, key factors to evaluate before signing a lease, and red flags to avoid — location analysis for new and expanding medical stores.
Read article →Practical strategies to grow revenue at your medical store — from eliminating stockouts and expanding high-margin categories to home delivery and chronic patient loyalty.
Read article →Which medicines need refrigeration, the exact 2–8°C temperature rules under Indian law, and how to prevent costly cold chain breaks in your pharmacy.
Read article →Current salary ranges for retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacists across India — by qualification, city tier, and experience. D.Pharm: ₹12K–40K/mo; B.Pharm: ₹18K–70K/mo.
Read article →Complete checklist of what Drug Inspectors examine during pharmacy inspections — licences, records, cold chain, Schedule X register, personnel. Be ready any day.
Read article →Why pharmacy theft is more common than owners realise, types of pilferage, red flags, and practical CCTV, billing, and inventory controls to prevent losses.
Read article →Honest comparison of Apollo, MedPlus, and Wellness Forever franchise vs independent medical store — investment, royalty (8–10% of sales), margins, and long-term prospects.
Read article →How online pharmacies (Tata 1mg, PharmEasy) are affecting Indian retail pharmacy sales — and the specific strategies offline pharmacies use to compete effectively.
Read article →The complete guide to correct medicine storage — what each label (below 25°C, refrigerated, protect from light) means and how to manage India's climate challenges.
Read article →Step-by-step GST return obligations for medical store owners — what to file, when to file (GSTR-1 by 11th, 3B by 20th), and common mistakes that attract notices.
Read article →Comparison of Tata 1mg Pro, PharmEasy B2B, Udaan Pharma, and others — features, credit availability, delivery reliability, and which platform suits your pharmacy.
Read article →How to set up a hospital or institutional pharmacy — from Form 20-B/21-B licence requirements and minimum space to formulary management and dispensing systems.
Read article →How to stock, store, and manage insulin, oral antidiabetics, and glucose testing supplies — India's most complex and high-stakes pharmacy inventory category.
Read article →How drug recalls work in India (Class I/II/III), your obligations when CDSCO issues a recall, and the 6-step procedure to handle recalled stock correctly.
Read article →Every field on a pharma distributor invoice explained — PTR, PTS, batch, HSN, GST, bonus, scheme — so you never pay the wrong amount or miss a discrepancy.
Read article →Which medicines are Schedule H1 (Cefixime, Levofloxacin, Tramadol), why this category exists, and the additional H1 register and label requirements for your pharmacy.
Read article →Practical strategies to retain pharmacy customers — chronic patient programmes, WhatsApp refill reminders, complaint handling, and what actually builds long-term loyalty.
Read article →Which medicines require a prescription, what records you must keep, and the penalties for selling Schedule H drugs without a prescription. Complete guide for pharmacy owners.
Read article →Eligibility, investment required (₹1.5–3L), application process, products available, and how much a Jan Aushadhi Kendra actually earns — the definitive 2026 guide.
Read article →Schedule X licence requirements, storage rules, register maintenance, and the penalties for mishandling narcotic and psychotropic medicines in India.
Read article →What medicines are price-controlled under DPCO 2013, how ceiling prices are set, what pharmacies can legally charge, and the consequences of overcharging.
Read article →India has 1.2 billion WhatsApp users. PharmaStok AI is India's only WhatsApp pharmacy management software — upload invoices, check stock, get expiry alerts on WhatsApp. Free to start.
Read article →AI pharmacy software is transforming Indian medical stores. How AI reads invoices, tracks expiry, manages inventory and generates GST bills automatically. PharmaStok AI is free to start.
Read article →Manual invoice entry costs Indian pharmacy owners 3 hours and ₹3 lakh+ per year. PharmaStok AI replaces all of it with a WhatsApp photo — 90 seconds, no typing, no errors, complete batch and expiry tracking.
Read article →Ask PharmaStok AI on WhatsApp — 'Metformin kitna hai?' or 'Which medicines expire this month?' — and get instant answers in seconds. No computer needed. Works for any staff member.
Read article →Send a photo of your distributor's invoice on WhatsApp — AI reads every medicine, batch number and expiry date in 90 seconds and updates your stock automatically. Here's exactly how it works.
Read article →How the Indian pharma supply chain works — the difference between a retail chemist, a distributor (stockist), and a super distributor, with margins, drug licences, and investment required for each.
Read article →Everything you need to open a medical store, chemist shop, or pharmacy in India — drug licence documents, investment required, market size, step-by-step process, and what software to use from day one.
Read article →A guide to stocktaking in Indian medical stores — why regular stock audits matter, how to run them efficiently with 1,000+ SKUs, and what features to look for in pharmacy-specific stocktaking software.
Read article →Every medicine carries a batch number — but most Indian pharmacies don't use it. Learn how batch tracking works, why it's legally required for Schedule H drugs, and how to do it automatically with AI.
Read article →Pharmacy margins in India: 16–22% on branded, up to 40% on generics. See exact net profit calculations, 5 places you're losing money, and proven strategies to improve — with real ₹ examples.
Read article →An honest comparison of Tally and dedicated pharmacy software for Indian medical stores — what each does well, where Tally falls short for pharmacies, and who should use which solution in 2026.
Read article →A step-by-step guide to conducting a physical stock audit in an Indian pharmacy — how often to audit, what to count, how to investigate discrepancies, and how to prevent future losses.
Read article →The 90-60-30 day action framework for managing near-expiry stock in an Indian pharmacy — how to identify expiring medicines, return them to suppliers, and prevent the problem from recurring.
Read article →How to create a supplier return challan for your medical store — required fields, GST treatment, step-by-step return process, and how to follow up for credit notes from distributors.
Read article →The exact formula for calculating reorder levels and safety stock for medicines in an Indian pharmacy — with examples, ABC analysis, and tips for chronic vs seasonal medicines.
Read article →Drug licence renewal: valid 5 years, apply 60 days before expiry. Complete checklist of 11 documents, state-wise portal links, fees ₹3,000–₹8,000, and what to do if yours has already lapsed.
Read article →Practical guide to using WhatsApp for managing your Indian medical store — from uploading invoices via WhatsApp to getting daily stock alerts, sending reorder requests, and using an AI chatbot for stock queries.
Read article →Dead stock, near-expiry medicines, and over-ordering are the biggest profit drains for Indian pharmacies. Here's how to fix them with better systems and AI alerts.
Read article →A complete guide covering batch tracking, expiry alerts, dead stock identification, supplier returns, and how AI can automate the whole process for Indian medical stores.
Read article →Which medicines fall under which GST slab? How to generate CGST/SGST invoices for retail customers. What records to maintain for GST filing — all explained clearly.
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