Starting a drug shop in Uganda involves several costs that vary based on location, size, inventory, and staffing. Here’s a breakdown of key expenses.

Key Costs Involved
1. License Fees: The National Drug Authority (NDA) charges fees for licensing drug shops.
– Grade I: ₦600,000 Ugshs
– Grade II: ₦315,000 Ugshs
– Grade III: ₦240,000 Ugshs
– Grade IV: ₦126,000 Ugshs
– New license costs under the new structure: sh120,000 in Kampala, sh75,000 for municipalities, sh45,000 for rural areas
2. Renewal Fees: Same as initial license fees for respective grades.
3. Premises Costs: Rent can range ₦400,000 to ₦2,000,000 depending on location and size.
4. Initial Inventory: Estimated ₦18,832,725 Ugshs for stocking drugs
5. Staffing: Hiring a pharmacist is mandatory; salaries range ₦6,000,000 for 5 months (example from XYZ Pharmacy plan).
6. Equipment & Technology: Includes computers, software, POS systems (₦10,000 – ₦50,000)
7. Site Inspection: Costs ₦60,000 (doubled from ₦30,000) ⁵.
8. Premises Suitability: Ascertaining costs ₦600,000 (doubled) .

Estimated Total Startup Costs
– Range: ₦188,327,250 to ₦800,000,000 Ugshs (approximately UGX 18.8 million to UGX 800 million), considering location, inventory, staffing.
– Budget Indication: Some estimates suggest budgeting Ush 8,000,000 or more

Additional Considerations
– Location: Costs differ in Kampala (central division 1,060,000), other divisions, municipalities, and rural areas
– Regulatory Compliance: National Drug Authority (NDA) regulates licensing and inspections.
-Capital Requirement: XYZ Pharmacy example indicates UShs 50 million capital injection, with ₦10 million promoter equity and ₦40 million soft loan ⁷.

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