A medical distributorship provides medical products and services to healthcare facilities, which can include hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and care facilities. It might operate as a standalone company or be a part of a bigger corporation.
Becoming a Distributor
To become a distributor, you need a wholesale drug license and GST number. The first important step is to get the drug wholesale license number.
Cipla: An Overview
Cipla is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered in Mumbai. It is a leading global pharmaceutical company that develops medicines to treat respiratory, cardiovascular, arthritis, diabetes, depression, and other conditions. Cipla offers business opportunities to entrepreneurs through distributor and franchise models.
Contact and Opportunities with Cipla
Anyone looking to become a Cipla distributor should contact the company representatives to inquire about potential semi-distributor opportunities, especially if a distributor is already established in the area. Cipla has been acknowledged for excellence in corporate governance by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Contact Information:
- Address: Mumbai Central, Mumbai 400 008, India
- Phone: +91 22 23082891
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cipla.com
Starting a Medical Device Company
It is possible to launch a medical device company with an investment ranging from $2 million to $5 million. This is for starting with a straightforward Class 2 device and using the 510(k) pathway. After completing a diploma and hospital training, one can register as a pharmacist with the state pharmacy council and start a retail store.