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Be a successful homeopathy pharmacist - here's how to go about it

Be a successful homeopathy pharmacist - here's how to go about it

Pharmacy Career:  how to become a Pharmacist

If you are an entrepreneur seeking opportunity in the booming retail Industry, you could explore how to become a pharmacist. Careers in pharmacy especially Homeopathy could be a good place to look for growth and profits. Because General Medical stores is a competitive business now and with organized retailers like Medplus expanding in a big way, there is a pressure on price margins with regular retailers. Homeopathy retail store will be a good move as it enjoys relatively better margins and much less competition. You could be a pharmacy graduate (diploma in Pharmacy or D Pharmacy) or any other discipline but necessary experience under a qualified homeopath with a competency certificate is a must to begin:

This blog article explores the avenues to help you start with a homeopathy store in your city. Our experience in starting a retail store is brought to bear in this article and we hope it will help you open one by avoiding common pitfalls.

About Homeopathic Industry in India

Before exploring how to become a pharmacist, lets examine the market in India. India is among the 66 WHO identified countries where Homeopathy is practiced and its popularity is growing by the day. The market is growing at 25% annually in India and by conservative estimate is around 85 billion in 2014. What makes the Homeopathy market impressive is the fact that 100 million Indians solely depend on Homeopathy. This number is expected to go up to 160 million in a few years with greater awareness and choices made available. This market is currently serviced by 500,000 registered homeopaths and 20,000 more being added every year. Supporting this ecosystem are 185 homeopathic colleges in the country, and 11,000 homeopathic hospital beds. By becoming a pharmacist you sit on a huge demand generated by this ecosystem.

Industry body ASSOCHAM recently conducted a survey on ‘Homeopathy adoption’ in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and other satellite towns like Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Lucknow . It randomly surveyed 5000 patients and found that over 55 per cent preferred Homeopathy as the treatment is safer and physiologically satisfactory with no side effects. World Health Organization (WHO) has also independently assessed and concluded that homeopathy is the second largest system of medicine in the world. As per WHO the annual turnover of homeopathic medicines accounts to Rs 8,400 crore globally and is expected to touch Rs 52,000 crore by 2017.

How to become a Pharmacist: Step 1 - Understand the Market 

Major Homeopathy Brands in India: The top 5 homeopathic brands in the country in terms of Business Turnover are SBL, Dr.Reckeweg, Dr.Willmar Schwabe, Baksons and Medisynth. Other major brands with pan India presence and good market standing are St.Georges, Adel, Turabh, Fourrts, BBP, Allen, Bhargava, Bio-India, Doliosis, Lords, Sintex, Wheezal, HSI, Natel Neutratec, Nikir.

All the above companies follow General Manufacturing Practices (GMP standards) and a few among them also follow international standards like Pharm Betro and PIC. While most companies follow criteria outlined in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (HAB) and Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia India (HPI), some also follow German pharmacopoeia (DAB), European pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur), United States Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (HPUS) in their manufacturing guidelines.

Homeopathy Trade Policies and practices: You need to have a good understanding of the major brands (as stated above) and the general trade practices and norms followed by the Homeopathic companies as a first step towards becoming a pharmacist.  This would be relevant if you are dealing directly with companies.

Some essential guidelines are as follows 

  1. Minimum order value ( i.e, order you place with company at any given point in time) is between Rs.10000 - Rs.30,000. Order to supply turnaround time is anywhere between 15 - 30 days and you will have to make Inventory plans in advance. Freight may be paid by the company based on order value or general understanding. 
  2. Incentive (or discounts ) are provided based on sales performance linked to annual turnover, quarterly and annual growth achieved for the financial year. Additionally if you pay upfront money for your order you may be entitled to Cash Discount between 2%-3%. Incentives payment is linked to timely submission of ‘C’ forms (tax filing statement with tax authorities). 
  3. Trade credit is extended by companies based on your track record. You can enjoy between 30 -45 days credit facility but do not expect this in your first transaction as companies expect you to pay in advance. On the flip side if you do not pay outstanding bills within the stipulated period, you will be penalized with interest charges @ 12% - 15% on the outstanding amount. In the worst case scenario they may blacklist and stop any future dealings. 
  4. Claims regarding expiry, breakage, leakage or evaporation: In the course of business dealing with the companies you may come across products received in damaged or defective conditions. Generally Companies allow such claims provided you intimate them on timely basis and return the goods to their warehouses promptly. Replacement is done on a MRP to MRP basis with the same product or any other product depending on availability

How to become a Pharmacist: Step 2 - Know the Costs

Basic requirements to set up a Homeopathic shop: To set up and run your shop you will need the following infrastructure : Office equipment including chairs, file cabinets, and desks, Front counter, storage racks, cash register, atleast one computer with a printer, assorted bottles, boxes, envelopes, etc. for dispensing and shipment. Telephone, Storefront (Name Board will suffice if you do not have the budget for a Glow sign board). You will need to install a homeopathic software to manage your billing, inventory and accounts. All these involves initial outlay of costs. So you need to make a list of items and arrive at the costs. You can take quotations from few sources or suppliers and arrive at the approximate costs involved in setting up a shop

How to become a Pharmacist: Step 3 - Know the legal requirements

You will need to have Trade licenses & permits  to set up a Homeopathic shop in India:

Trade License : You need to apply for a VAT (value added tax) registration with the local sales tax authorities. This is a state subject and handled by the commercial tax department of the local state Government. Many states have implemented online submission and payment of fees for local VAT registration. Please visit the state government website to either submit online or get the information of the jurisdictional sales tax office (VAT office) concerning your area. Documents required for VAT registration in state of Maharashtra for a proprietor of a business.

S.No Particulars
1 COVERING LETTER
2 19-B Form
  Photo of Applicant of Proprietor
  Photo of Competent Person
3 Indian Postal Order for Rs.500
4 Constitution Documents (Proprietorship)
5 Affidavit of Applicant (Proprietorship)
6 Competent person’s Affidavit
  Competent person’s Appointment letter
  Competent person’s qualification and experience Certificate
  Competent person’s Performa
  Address proof of Competent person
7 Blue print of Place of Business & Owner’s Affidavit
8 Affidavit of Proprietor for Retail Premises
9 Affidavit of Bio Medical waste
10 List of Homoeopathic Drugs to be sold

 

Shop establishment certificate:  Given by the local municipal authorities you will need to follow up locally as there are no standard procedures here

Requirements for VAT registration

1 Two copies of PAN card of the proprietor
2 Two photographs of the proprietor
3 Cancelled cheque in support of Bank account proof for account opened in the trade name / business name
4 Copy of Document as a Proof for Place of business – (maintenance receipt, telephone Bill or leave & license agreement)
5 PTEC number of the proprietor
6 Proprietor will have to visit Sales Tax office for signatures before STO
7 Any 2 documents as a Proof of Residential Address of the proprietor e.g. Society Receipt, Electricity bill, passport, driving license, ration card etc.
8 Form 105 to be submitted to authorise a manager.
9 If application is on account of voluntary registration scheme then Demand draft of Rs. 25000/- & Rs. 5025/- in favour of 'Bank of Maharashtra- A/c MVAT'.
10 You need to provide us name and VAT regn no of the existing dealer who will sign on your form for introduction.
11 Applications forms duly signed by the proprietor or manager as the case may be.

 

Drug License: You need to obtain a Homeopathic retail license issued by the department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Unnani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) in your state. The following documents are expected by the Ayush dept in Karnataka for scrutiny to apply for a retail license.

How to become a Pharmacist: Step 4 - Make a local Business plan

Business Plan essentials to set up a Homeopathic shop – Have a plan with a schedule of all essential activities to make your shop run successfully. E.g., Completing paper work with Govt agencies, finding a suitable location for your shop, negotiating for rentals, opening bank account, promoting your shop locally, identifying suitable supplier for Hardware, Software etc, Financing your Business etc .

  1. If you are a Homeopath it is ideal for you to extend your practice with a Homeopathic pharmacy shop. If you are not then identify a suitable homeopath in your locality or city who is willing to partner with you. This is not essential but in our experience a clinic attached with a Homeopathic pharmacy do better Business than standalone shops. 
  1. You will need to maintain essential inventory of all categories of Homeopathic products. This includes Dilutions, Mother Tinctures, Triaturations, BioChemics, Biocombinations, Speciality products . 
  1. Your Pharmacy's target market may consists of different groups, in-house prescriptions, local customers or walk-ins, local doctors prescriptions, telephone enquiries and mail order customers. 
  1. There is no standard Homeopathic software available in the market. A good software meant for homeopathic industry is essential for successful operation. Do not buy any software that is meant for allopathic medical shops. 
  1. Create awareness locally through Newspaper inserts, community forums, local directory pages.
  1. Franchisee route: This is a ideal option if you want a template model wherein the franchiser provides you with set up support in the form of Inventory, Software, Shop collaterals etc on a revenue sharing basis. Homeomart is currently the only known entity that offers homeopathy pharmacy franchisee opportunities for potential entrepreneurs. For more details you may contact them at vasant@homeomart.com
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Brain tumor success stories in Homeopathy

The following cases from Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation (PBHRF) shows that you can live a normal life after brain tumor. Because in many cases, the tumor has responded well to homoeopathic treatment with clinical symptoms disappearing completely and in other cases mean survival time (as measured in Kaplan-Meier survival analysis) improved considerably.

The Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation (PBHRF) was set up in 1992 with the aim to include Homeopathy as a scientific and effective mode of alternative Medicine. They give a basic set of medicines to treat each cancer type and thereafter considering the accessory symptoms have preset first, second and third line medicines to give palliative relief to the suffering. The main objective they follow while taking on the treatment of such cases is to provide patients with a better Quality of Life (QoL).

Among those who were on the Banerji Protocol without any other treatment for Meningioma (common brain tumor that arises within the meninges), 7% of the cases were completely cured with PBHRF therapy. 60% were improved, 22% achieved status quo, and 11% were worse or expired. Mean follow-up time was 23 months.

Source: PBHRF have given case studies of cures of tumors in various parts of the body, using the Banerji Protocol of treatment. Please visit Pbhrfindia dot org for more information

It may appear as a 'brain tumor miracle' but experts like PBHRF follow a protocol whose methodology takes into account various factors like  MRI/CT scans, symptom monitoring over time, profiling and constitutional remedies while treating brain tumor cases successfully.

Brain tumor success stories 

1. High Grade Glioma (a tumor that arises from the glial cells in brain or spine):  Presenting symptoms: headache on and off on left side, occasional nausea, gradual dimness of vision in both eyes, cervical pain

After undergoing treatment from PBHRF with the medicines Ruta 6c, two doses a day, Calcarea Phosphorica 3X, two doses a day & Lycopodium Clavat 30c, two doses daily for edema all his clinical symptoms recovered within 4-5 months.

2. Glioma : complaints of seizures and headache off and on with haziness of vision, started since last 2 months.

After undergoing treatment from PBHRF with the medicines Ruta 6c, two doses a day, Calcarea Phosphorica 3X, two doses a day, and Lycopodium 30c two doses daily for edema, all his clinical symptoms recovered within 6-7 months. Now the patient is leading a trouble free, normal life but he still continuing his medication in reduced doses.

3. Meduloblastoma (highly malignant brain tumor that occurs in the cerebellum) - Pediatric: symptoms: unusual increment in size of head noticed for a few days with unnatural behavior of the child.

Ruta 6c, two doses a day, Calcarea Phosphorica 3X, two doses a day & Lycopodium Clavat 30c, two doses daily for hydrocephalus. All his clinical symptoms recovered within 4-5 months.

4. Astrocytoma Glioblastoma: 60 year old with headache, cervical pain, insomnia since 2 months.

Ruta 6c two doses a day, Calcarea Phosphorica 3X two doses a day, his all clinical symptoms were gone within 3-4 months.

Other Brain Tumor Homeopathy Medicines by indications/symptoms

Homeopathy offers natural alternative to surgery, radiation and chemotherapy in brain tumor treatment. Know the leading doctor indicated medicines by symptoms, indications, dosage

 

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Top frequently asked questions (FAQ) about hair loss in Homeopathy

Which are the best Homeopathy medicines for hair fall control and regrowth?

Homeopathy has a proven track record in clinically treated cases. The following 12 homeopathic medicines are well known for their remarkable therapeutic action concerning all aspects of hair loss in men and women. One of the prime causes of hair fall is the adverse effect of male and female sex hormones. Homeopathy medicines (Testes) reverses this with its anti hormonal effect, (Juglans) checks the rise of improper fatty acids and fat metabolism that leads to impure blood and consequently hair loss. Homeopathy has a therapeutic effect of reducing blood toxicity, favorably influence nutrition to hair follicles (alfalfa), reduces sticky secretions that weakens hair root (sulphur), influences hair pigmentation resulting in hair becomes darker (weisbaden). Among its other notable effect on hair fall treatment is stimulating liver function and colon detox (cynara scolmus), reverse toxemia (graphites), any allergic reaction causing hair fall (sarothamnus scoparius), metabolic regulation that effects alopecia areata (thallium aceticum). Homeopathy medicines like hypophysis have a stabilizing effect during the hair growth phase (also called Anagen) resulting in good regrowth of hair. Kali Phosphorricum is a well known biochemic salt that addresses body cell salt imbalances which is essential for hair restoration. Another remarkable homeopathy medicine for hair loss treatment is ustilago maydis which is certified by doctors for strong hair loss symptoms in the whole body accompanied by bad skin conditions all triggered by metabolic intoxification process. 

What are the homeopathic medicines for hair loss in females?

Hair fall in women usually occurs during pregnancy and immediately after child birth. This hair loss is attributed to a spike in hormones which is a normal process. However hormonal spikes as those caused by androgens (male hormones) cause disease like cysts in ovaries (PCOS) as also hair loss. Also females are more susceptible to emotional triggers like stress, tension and lifestyle activities like crash diets (anorexia) leading to anemia and hair fall. Homeopathy medicines like Lycopodium, Sepia  are good remedies for hair fall during pregnancy, after child birth (post partem). Lactuca sativa, Lecithinum, Oenothera biennes provide anti hormonal effect to contain hair loss in females

Can homeopathy cure hair fall in beard, eye brows, pubic hair etc?

Yes specific homeopathic remedies can be applied in case of beard hair loss (Sphingurus mar), eczema of beard (arsenicum iod), pustular eruptions on beard ( hepar sulphuris), Aurum Mur (itching tickling). Acidum phosphoricum is not only good for hair fall from head but also in eyebrows, genetalia, Kali Carb (brittle dry hair)

Which is the best homeopathy hair oil for hair growth

Arnica and Jaborandi are two very well known and popular homeopathy herbs  used in hair oils. Concentrate of Jaborandi, Calendula Off, Cinchona Off, Cantharis, Arnica Mont are used in hair oils because it stimulates hair follicles, enrich hair bulbs and nourish hair shafts. Homeopathic twin packs like (Allen Arnica Triofer, Wheezal Hairgro) that offer IN & OUT care (internal medicines and external applications) and are quite popular

 

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