Opening one’s first pharmacy marks a turning point in a pharmacist’s career: a mix of ambition, enthusiasm, and, all too often, preconceived notions. This presentation explores the gap between what candidates imagine before becoming pharmacy owners and the reality of the market.

Through feedback, real-world data, and concrete examples, the session will highlight the main discrepancies: actual knowledge of the transaction market, understanding of financing terms, and the definition and coherence of the practice establishment plan.

The goal is to offer a clear, constructive, and practical perspective on what setting up a practice for the first time truly entails, while providing tools to better prepare, avoid common mistakes, and secure one’s professional future.

• Understanding the gap between the idealized image of the facility and the reality of the retail pharmacy market
• Gain a clear understanding of the pharmacy transaction market
• Understand the main financing options for a first-time business startup
• Develop a coherent and realistic vision for their relocation plan
• Knowing how to anticipate risks and prepare effectively for the move