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Business Ideas / September 8, 2021

Generic medicine supply

Despite advances in healthcare systems of India, medical services in rural India remain dismal. Physicians in remote villages are hence forced to dispense medicines to their patients. Often, patients also cannot afford pricey prescription drugs. Often, pharmacies are located far away from such villages and hamlets. Hence, there is a heavy reliance upon generic medicines […]

Despite advances in healthcare systems of India, medical services in rural India remain dismal. Physicians in remote villages are hence forced to dispense medicines to their patients. Often, patients also cannot afford pricey prescription drugs. Often, pharmacies are located far away from such villages and hamlets. Hence, there is a heavy reliance upon generic medicines for dispensing. Armed with a vehicle, you can start a generic medicine and medical products supply to physicians in remote villages. Investment in this business is fairly low. However, you will have to offer some credit to doctors who buy generic medicines from you.