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Document No. PREF-82
Revision 3
Prepared by SMEDA-Punjab
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1 INTRODUCTION TO SMEDA.................................................................................................... 4
4 PROJECT PROFILE.................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 OPPORTUNITY RATIONALE ...................................................................................................... 5
4.2 PROJECT BRIEF ....................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 MARKET ENTRY TIMING ......................................................................................................... 6
4.4 PROPOSED BUSINESS LEGAL STATUS ....................................................................................... 6
4.5 PROJECT CAPACITY AND RATIONALE ....................................................................................... 6
4.6 PROJECT INVESTMENT ............................................................................................................. 6
4.7 PROPOSED PRODUCT MIX ........................................................................................................ 7
4.8 PROPOSED LOCATION .............................................................................................................. 7
4.9 KEY SUCCESS FACTORS/PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SUCCESS ............................................................ 8
4.10 STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................. 8
4.10.1 Product Range counts a lot............................................................................................ 8
4.10.2 Customer Service .......................................................................................................... 8
4.10.3 Location of the outlet..................................................................................................... 8
5 SECTOR & INDUSTRY ANALYSIS........................................................................................... 8
5.1 SECTOR CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................................................................... 8
5.2 SUB SECTOR INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 9
The Pharma Industry has experienced major growth in recent years. As per an estimate the Pharma
industry is growing at 18 % annually. The Pakistan’s harsh climate provides more favorable business
opportunities in pharmaceutical business.......................................................................................... 9
5.3 LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING INDUSTRY ..................................................................................... 9
5.4 MAJOR PLAYERS ..................................................................................................................... 9
6 MARKET INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 9
6.1 MARKET POTENTIAL ............................................................................................................... 9
6.2 TARGET CUSTOMERS ............................................................................................................ 10
7 PRODUCT................................................................................................................................... 10
7.1 MAJOR SUPPLIERS ................................................................................................................. 10
7.1.1 Products of Multinational Companies .............................................................................. 10
7.1.2 Products of National Companies...................................................................................... 11
7.1.3 Herbal Products .............................................................................................................. 11
7.1.4 Food Supplements............................................................................................................ 11
7.1.5 Eatables .......................................................................................................................... 11
7.1.6 Toiletries ......................................................................................................................... 11
7.1.7 Sanitation Products.......................................................................................................... 11
7.1.8 Prepaid Cards ................................................................................................................. 11
7.2 PROFIT MARGINS .................................................................................................................. 11
7.3 OTHER INCOME ..................................................................................................................... 12
8 LAND & BUILDING REQUIREMENT .................................................................................... 12
8.1 LAND REQUIREMENT ............................................................................................................ 12
8.2 UTILITIES REQUIREMENT ...................................................................................................... 12
9 OFFICE EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................... 12
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12 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS............................................................................................................ 15
12.1 PROJECTED INCOME STATEMENT ........................................................................................... 15
12.2 PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET ................................................................................................. 16
12.3 PROJECTED CASH FLOW STATEMENT ..................................................................................... 17
12.4 REVENUE CALCULATION ....................................................................................................... 18
13 KEY ASSUMPTIONS................................................................................................................. 19
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1 INTRODUCTION TO SMEDA
The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) was established
with the objective to provide fresh impetus to the economy through the launch of an
aggressive SME support program.
Since its inception in October 1998, SMEDA had adopted a sectoral SME development
approach. A few priority sectors were selected on the criterion of SME presence. In depth
research was conducted and comprehensive development plans were formulated after
identification of impediments and retardants. The all-encompassing sectoral development
strategy involved recommending changes in the regulatory environment by taking into
consideration other important aspects including finance, marketing, technology and
human resource development.
SMEDA has so far successfully formulated strategies for sectors including, fruits and
vegetables, marble and granite, gems and jewelry, marine fisheries, leather and footwear,
textiles, surgical instruments, transport and dairy. Whereas the task of SME development
at a broader scale still requires more coverage and enhanced reach in terms of SMEDA’s
areas of operation.
Along with the sectoral focus a broad spectrum of business development services is also
offered to the SMEs by SMEDA. These services include identification of viable business
opportunities for potential SME investors. In order to facilitate these investors, SMEDA
provides business guidance through its help desk services as well as development of
project specific documents. These documents consist of information required to make
well-researched investment decisions. Pre-feasibility studies and business plan
development are some of the services provided to enhance the capacity of individual
SMEs to exploit viable business opportunities in a better way.
This document is in the continuation of this effort to enable potential investors to make
well-informed investment decisions.
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Number of customers to the Medical Store will determine the financial success of the
project. The entrepreneur should analyze the minimum percentage of population that
it will have to mobilize out of the total population to achieve a steady flow of
customers. In order to do this, the entrepreneur should analyze existing competing
Medical Store businesses in the target vicinity.
Looking at the nature of the products offered on a medical store, it is advised that the
store should be established in a city that has a population to cover the sales concept of
the project.
Another aspect linked with the revenue generating capacity of the project is the
spending pattern of the potential customers in a specific city. Average per capita
income in Pakistan is USD 830/yr and increasing concern of people about their health
and fitness show that now people are consuming more medicines. This factor is very
helpful and it is observed in recent days that international multinational
pharmaceutical companies are looking at our country as potential market.
Selection of location for sales outlet is an important factor in the successful running
of any medical store. Areas in the vicinity of a hospital/clinic or the developing areas
are most suitable locations.
4 PROJECT PROFILE
4. 1 Opportunity Rationale
4. 2 Project Brief
The proposed project is a well built medical store with all of the product range in stock
for sales. The proposed Size of the medical store should be around 500 sq. feet, with
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As such there is no specific time required for the entry time in pharmaceutical sector. As
the need is increasing day by day due to the increase in population and diseases,
investment in this sector can be made any time in the year.
A medical store can be started as a sole proprietorship or a partnership and even it can be
registered under company law with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
Although selection totally depends upon the choice of the entrepreneur but this financial
feasibility is based on a Sole Proprietorship. For getting information on the formation of
type of firm/company, please visit the Website:
www.saarcnet.org/newsaarcnet/govtpolicies/Pakistan/settingbusiness.html.
http://www.secp.gov.pk/Guides/PromotersGuide.pdf
The product range offered on a Medical Store is blend of both multinational and national
companies’ products and General Products (Food Supplements, Toiletries, Shampoo,
Soaps, Diapers (sanitary napkins), Internet Cards, Payphone Cards and Cellular Prepaid
Cards). The proposed medical store will remain open for 24 hours (3 shifts). It is
recommended to start with one retail outlet and expand the operation by one outlet after
every 3 years.
4. 6 Project Investment
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The proposed medical store will be offering a blend of different products. Percentage
quantity of each item offered on the store is based on survey of distribution companies.
Following is the list of products, which are to be offered on medical store.
A medical store should be easily accessible and should have considerable population
concentration. Considering the spread of new well developed residential areas some of
the suitable locations in Lahore are:
Main Boulevard Allama Iqbal Town
Near Akbar Chowk Faisal Town
Johar Town Near Doctors Hospital
DHA
EME Colony
Tech Society
Jail Road
Mughal Pura
Chowk Chauburji
Or any locations near any new hospital or emerging clinics.
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Some of the Key Success factors that will determine the success of this project include:
Availability of regular medicine supplies.
A well trained Pharmacist
Availability of complete product range
Reasonable and competitive prices.
Inventory control to avoid any pilferage.
4. 10 Strategic Recommendations
The review of Pakistani pharmaceutical market shows that there are around 450
companies, which are registered with the Ministry of Health. Out of some 350
manufacturing units operating in the country include dozens of multinationals.
Multinational pharmaceutical companies have played a vital role to provide the base for
the growth of the pharmaceutical industry since the emergence of Pakistan. They have
been enjoying the bulk of the business and are still enjoying after so many years, though
their collective market share has dropped significantly during last 18 years. In 1985, the
MNCs enjoyed 65 per cent of the market share while the national companies had 35 per
cent of it. The national pharmaceutical companies have improved their market share by
an average of 1.2 per cent every year. This percentage share increased up to a level of
53% in the year 2000 and this 18 per cent gain has come at the cost of MNCs whose
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collective share has dropped by an equal percentage to 47 per cent during the same
period. Thus in 2000, the share of national companies stood at 53 per cent, 6 per cent
more than that of the MNCs1.
The Pharma Industry has experienced major growth in recent years. As per an estimate
the Pharma industry is growing at 18 % annually. The Pakistan’s harsh climate provides
more favorable business opportunities in pharmaceutical business.
The medical store must be registered under Drugs Act 1976 with respective District
Health Officer (DHO). The registration fee for obtaining license is Rs. 1,200/- and license
will be renewed after every 2 years. The office of Executive Director Health is located at
24-Cooper Road, Lahore. A form is duly filled and submitted along with all the required
documents. The said form is available at the same office. After that a physical survey is
conducted by the health department and only after that license is issued.
Purchase and sale of drugs of narcotics and steroid nature will be maintained in the stock
register. All the purchase invoices and stock register will be kept for 5 years.
5. 4 Major Players
The pharmaceutical industry is growing in Pakistan day by day. Out of the national and
multinational companies operating in Pakistan the major players in this sector are:
6 MARKET INFORMATION
6. 1 Market Potential2
The review of Pakistani pharmaceutical market shows that there are around 450
companies which are registered with the Ministry of Health, some 350 manufacturing
2
http://www.piribo.com/publications/country/asia_pacific/pharmaceutical_market_pakistan.html
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6. 2 Target Customers
The major target market for the facility consists of residential areas in the vicinity of the
medical store.
7 PRODUCT
The proposed medical store will be offering a blend of different pharmaceuticals.
Alongwith pharmaceutical products, it will also be providing approximately 33% general
items. These general items include herbal products, eatables, food supplements and
toiletries.
7. 1 Major suppliers
7.1.5 Eatables
Cadburys, Union, Mitchell’s, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Nestle
7.1.6 Toiletries
Rose Petal, Flying, Lever Bros. Etc.
7. 2 Profit Margins
The sales prices charged for each item would be competitive and will only be earning a
certain percentage of revenue. Percentage margin charged on each type of product is as
under:
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Total amount of sales is based on survey and observation. Total sales assumed for the
first year are as under:
7. 3 Other Income
Other income includes revenues from diabetes tests, blood pressure checking and any sort
of intra muscular injections. Such income is taken as 1% of the total annual revenues.
Approximately 500-sq. ft. will be required for a medical store. It is recommended that the
area should be acquired for rent. Rent cost for the proposed areas will be ranging between
Rs.80,000 to Rs.100,000. Rent cost incorporated for financial analysis is Rs.100,000.
Advance rent of six months is also to be paid.
8. 2 Utilities Requirement
Electricity
Telephone
9 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
The following equipment and furniture will be required for the offices
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details given in financial analysis(Revenue Calculation)
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11 PROJECT COSTS
The breakdown of total project cost is in the table below:
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Pre-operational Expenses include advance rent of six months
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12 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
12. 1 Projected Income Statement
Gross Profit 10,426 11,650 12,841 14,152 15,596 17,185 18,935 20,862 22,982 25,317
Operating Expenses:
Administrative Expenses 3,356 3,675 4,027 4,415 5,521 6,046 6,642 7,298 8,020 8,815
Marketing Expenses 100 95 90 86 81 77 74 70 66 63
Operating Profit 6,970 7,881 8,724 9,651 9,994 11,062 12,220 13,494 14,896 16,438
Financial Charges 298 235 172 110 47 - - - - -
L C Charges - - - - - - - - - -
Other Income 294 323 355 391 430 473 520 572 630 693
Profit before Taxation 6,966 7,969 8,907 9,932 10,377 11,535 12,740 14,066 15,525 17,131
Taxation 1,393 1,594 1,781 1,986 2,075 2,307 2,548 2,813 3,105 3,426
Profit after Taxation 5,573 6,375 7,126 7,946 8,301 9,228 10,192 11,253 12,420 13,705
Acc. Profit b/f - 5,573 11,948 19,074 27,020 35,321 44,549 54,741 65,994 78,415
Un-appropriated Profit c/f 5,573 11,948 19,074 27,020 35,321 44,549 54,741 65,994 78,415 92,119
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Closing Balance 1,500 8,703 14,759 21,529 29,112 36,911 46,185 56,406 67,683 80,124 93,844
1,500 8,703 14,759 21,529 29,112 36,911 46,185 56,406 67,683 80,124 93,844
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13 KEY ASSUMPTIONS
Table 13-1 Operating Assumptions
Hours operational per day 24 hours
Days operational per month 30 days
Day operational per year 360 days
Table 13-2 Revenue Assumptions
Revenue assumption Survey of Distribution companies &
Pharmacy
Revenue classification On the basis of diseases
Sales growth rate 10%
Other Income (%age of revenues) 1%
Table 13-3 Expense Assumptions
Printing & Stationary 1% of Revenue
Entertainment 0.1 % of Revenue
Communication Expense 0.1% of Revenue
Consultancy Charges and Audit (Annual) Rs.15,000
Electricity cost growth rate 10%
Electricity rate / unit Rs. 6.75
Kilo Watts Consumed per day 8.3
Depreciation Method Written Down Value
Depreciation Rate on Furniture 10%
Depreciation Rate on Electric Equipment 10%
Computers and printers 20%
Table 13-4 Cash Flow Assumptions
Accounts payable cycle 7 days
Inventory 30 days
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