Zuellig Pharma Bangladesh Limited was incorporated in June 2006 as Zuellig Pharma continued its expansion into South Asia. Establishing its Corporate Office in the Gulshan area of Dhaka, Zuellig Pharma worked hard to establish its client base in Bangladesh and was rewarded in February 2007 with an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh (GSK) for the exclusive distribution of its portfolio of products through 11 branches nationally.
Distribution to Hospitals, Institutions, Clinics, Retail Pharmacies and Drugstores
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Inventory Control
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Inward & Outward Transportation Management
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Reverse Logistics
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Sales Order Processing
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Invoicing
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Collection
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Credit & Risk Management
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Sample & Literature Management
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Supply Chain Management
With investment in critical infrastructure, Zuellig Pharma will take the lead in driving the distribution of pharmaceutical and healthcare-related products in Bangladesh to the cutting edge.
Zuellig Pharma has implemented its SDS ERP system, the information technology backbone supporting its business throughout the Asia Pacific and specifically tailored to meet the needs of multinational clients in the distribution of their pharmaceutical and healthcare-related product portfolios. With the implementation of SDS, principals will have access to zip-online, Zuellig Pharmaˇ¦s powerful internet-based sales and information system.
Bangladesh Market Fast Facts
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100% non-reimbursable prescription market
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2008 sales estimated at US$800m
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Predominantly branded generic market
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Annual growth of 15%-20% driven by local manufacturers
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245 players in the market
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209 products on the essential drug list under price control
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Government estimates 96% of local pharma needs are produced locally
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Self-distribution, multiple branches is the common practice among big players
Zuellig Pharma has commissioned a new Distribution Centre specifically designed for the storage of pharmaceutical and healthcare-related products in Dhaka. The distribution centre directly services approximately 3500 customers in Dhaka and replenishes imported products to branch warehouses around the country.
Zuellig Pharma has also invested in building a high quality Cold Chain storage & delivery infrastructure around the country.
