Contribution
from
distributors
Measures for the development of the sector
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Regulatory framework
Compliance with regulatory measures imposed on Distributors
Financing of the Pharmaceutical Sector
Financing of the pharmaceutical sector by Pharmaceutical Distribution [2017; Millions of €]
The financing of pharmaceutical distribution is very important for the sustainability of the sector, especially pharmacies, putting great pressure on distributors
Order from Pharmaceutical Distributor to Laboratory
Receipt of goods by Pharmaceutical Distribution
Payment to the Laboratory by the Pharmaceutical Distributor
Delivery of orders to pharmacies and invoicing
Dispensing by pharmacies of medicines or other pharmaceutical products to citizens
Receipt by pharmacies
Actual payment to Pharmaceutical Distributors by the Pharmacy
Economic Evolution of the Pharmaceutical Distribution Sector
During recent years, the EBITDA and net profitability of Pharmaceutical Distribution have threatened the financial and economic sustainability of the sector.
Logistics Efficiency of Pharmaceutical Distribution
Full Service Pharmaceutical Distribution significantly reduces the number of transactions, making the storage and transportation process more efficient.
Full Service Pharmaceutical Distribution allows us to reduce the environmental impact of the sector, the equivalent of every Portuguese person not using a car once a week.
The aggregation of orders from different laboratories into a single delivery, by Pharmaceutical Distribution, allows Pharmacies to save significant costs.
Even carrying out long-distance routes in order to supply all pharmacies in the country, distributors ensure excellent maximum delivery time.
There are routes with negative profitability, which ensure access to medicines by populations.