What does a PCD pharma franchise cost?
Costs vary by company and by how many product segments you take on, but they generally break down into three components.
1. Licensing (one-time, before you approach any company)
A wholesale Drug License and GST registration are government fees, not franchise-company fees, and are required regardless of which company you partner with.
2. First stock order
This is usually the largest up-front cost — your opening inventory across the segments you plan to promote. It scales with how many segments and how broad a range you take on at launch; starting with one or two strong segments (for example, orthopedic and general medicine) rather than the full catalog keeps this lower.
3. Ongoing working capital
Reorders as stock moves, plus any local promotional expenses beyond what the franchise company supplies (most supply visual aids, samples and MR bags as part of the agreement).
Getting an exact figure
Because minimum order values and product-mix costs differ by company and territory, the only reliable way to get a real number is to ask the specific company for a quotation against the segments you want to carry in your district.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fixed franchise fee?
It varies by company. Some charge a nominal security/registration amount, others fold everything into the first stock order value — ask directly for the exact structure.
Can I start with a smaller first order?
Most companies set a minimum first-order value to cover initial stocking across the segments you plan to promote — this is usually negotiable based on your territory size.
Get a quotation from Garwyn Remedies
Tell us your district and preferred segments and we'll send exact first-order figures.