Independent pharmacies
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Pharmacies are valued mainly on earnings, with inventory typically added at cost. Banners, chains and independent pharmacists all buy, and specialty, compounding and long-term-care business can carry a premium.
Who's buying
Know your buyers
Banners and chains
National and regional groups adding locations, sometimes paying a premium in competitive situations.
Pharmacist-owners
Independent pharmacists buying their first or next store.
Canadian pharmacy brokers commonly cite about 3.5× to 6.5× EBITDA, plus inventory, for independent stores.
What buyers pay more for
- Normalized EBITDA and prescription volume trends
- Specialty, compounding, LTC or clinical services revenue
- No single payer or contract over ~30% of revenue
- Lease security and a clean inventory count
Watch out for
- Inventory is usually purchased separately at cost, so plan the count and adjustments.
- Banner agreements and provincial licensing transfers need early planning.
FAQ
Selling a pharmacy practice
How are pharmacies valued in Canada?
Usually as a multiple of normalized EBITDA, often about 3.5× to 6.5×, with inventory added at cost. Specialty and LTC pharmacies can trade higher.
What is your pharmacy practice worth?
Answer a few questions about your practice. It takes about three minutes, and your information stays confidential.