CA Services for Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Businesses in India

N D Savla & Associates – Chartered Accountants for Pharmacy Businesses

Pharmacy and pharmaceutical businesses operate in one of the most regulated environments in India. From drug licensing and GST compliance to batch-wise inventory control and audit scrutiny, even small lapses can lead to serious penalties.

N D Savla & Associates provides specialised CA services for pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and traders, helping businesses stay compliant, financially disciplined, and inspection-ready.

We work with retail pharmacies, wholesale drug traders, pharmaceutical distributors, formulation units, and healthcare-linked supply chains across India.


Key Accounting & Compliance Challenges in the Pharmacy Industry

Pharmacy businesses face unique operational and regulatory challenges, including:

  • Multiple GST rates on medicines and healthcare products

  • Batch-wise inventory and expiry management

  • High-volume billing with strict documentation requirements

  • Drug license-linked compliance and audits

  • ITC reconciliation and blocked credits

  • Regular tax assessments and departmental scrutiny

Our focus is to protect pharmacy businesses from compliance risk while improving financial clarity.


Our CA Services for Pharmacy & Pharma Businesses

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping for Pharmacy Businesses

We maintain structured books designed for pharmacy operations, including:

  • Batch-wise and expiry-wise inventory accounting

  • Purchase and sales reconciliation

  • Margin and profitability analysis

  • MIS reports for owners and management


2. GST Compliance & Advisory for Pharmacies

GST in pharmacy businesses demands accuracy and consistency:

  • Monthly and annual GST return filing

  • Correct HSN classification for medicines

  • ITC reconciliation and mismatch resolution

  • GST audits, notices, and departmental representation


3. Income Tax & Corporate Tax Services

We support pharmacy owners and pharma companies with:

  • Income tax return filing

  • Advance tax planning

  • Tax optimisation strategies

  • Assessment and scrutiny handling


4. Statutory Audit & Internal Audit

Our audit services help pharmacy businesses remain compliant and audit-ready:

  • Statutory audits

  • Internal audits

  • Stock and process verification

  • Compliance gap identification


5. New Pharmacy & Pharma Business Setup

For new pharmacy outlets and pharmaceutical ventures, we assist with:

  • Business structuring and entity selection

  • Accounting system setup

  • Compliance roadmap and registrations

  • Financial planning for sustainable growth


6. Pharmaceutical Distribution & Supply Chain Support

We help pharma distributors and wholesalers manage:

  • Distributor and stockist reconciliation

  • Credit control and ageing analysis

  • High-volume transaction accounting

  • Compliance alignment across supply chains


Who We Serve in the Pharmacy Sector

  • Retail pharmacy stores

  • Wholesale drug traders

  • Pharmaceutical distributors

  • Medicine stockists

  • Pharma manufacturing and formulation units

  • Healthcare supply chain businesses


Why Pharmacy Businesses Choose N D Savla & Associates

  • Deep understanding of pharmacy-specific compliance

  • Strong GST and audit expertise

  • Experience with batch and inventory-driven businesses

  • Clear, practical advice without jargon

  • Timely filings and proactive compliance support

  • Trusted by healthcare-linked businesses across India

We understand that pharmacy businesses operate under constant regulatory watch. Our role is to ensure your finances and compliance always stand up to scrutiny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Medicines fall under multiple GST slabs, and incorrect classification can lead to notices and penalties.

Many pharmacy businesses require statutory audits based on turnover. Internal audits are also advisable due to inventory sensitivity.

Yes. We handle notices, audits, and assessments end-to-end.

Yes. We support single outlets, chains, wholesalers, and pharma companies.

Yes. We assist from structuring to accounting and compliance setup.