Buy a Pharmacies Business in Canada
Acquire independent pharmacies in BC and across Canada.
About This Industry
Independent pharmacies are strong SMB acquisitions — prescription file as the core asset, recurring patient revenue, BC College of Pharmacists licensing, and strong owner-operator economics. Resale demand from independents and small chains keeps multiples healthy.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$800k - $4M
SDE Range
$200k - $800k
Multiple Range
4x - 7x SDE
Working Capital
30 days of inventory
Why Buy in This Industry
- Prescription file as defensible asset
- Recurring patient revenue
- Margin stability through BC PharmaCare
- Front-store and OTC up-sell
- Specialty services (compounding, MedsCheck, vaccinations)
Key Risks to Diligence
- Pharmacist retention
- Prescription file transfer
- BC College of Pharmacists licensing
- Insurance audit exposure
- PharmaCare reimbursement changes
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
BC pharmacies operate under the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC). Prescription-file transfer and BC PharmaCare provider continuation are critical close conditions.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
09Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
18Closing
Coordinate the closing day: funds flow, share/asset transfer, licenses, leases, payroll, banking.
19Integration
First 90-180 days: stabilize, retain, learn, then improve.
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Ready to Buy a Pharmacies Business?
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