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Well established [1974] retail pharmacy is located near a busy CCHC [Comprehensive Community Health Center] Medical building [10 MDs and PAs practice] in the Glendale/Eagle Rock/Pasadena area of Los... Businesses Franchises Brokers Loading... Well Established Retail Pharmacy in the Eagle Rock/Glendale area Eagle Rock, CA (Los Angeles County) Asking Price:$825,000 Cash Flow (SDE):$526,860 EBITDA:$516,860 Gross Revenue:$3,215,650 Established:1974 Well Established Retail Pharmacy in the Eagle Rock/Glendale area Business Description Well established [1974] retail pharmacy is located near a busy CCHC [Comprehensive Community Health Center] Medical building [10 MDs and PAs practice] in the Glendale/Eagle Rock/Pasadena area of Los Angeles, near Highway 134. ~ 3,200 sq. ft. of space; a new 5+5 lease will be signed with a qualified buyer. Most of the major insurances are accepted. Medicare B & D, Medical is covering most of the patients. PSAO is LEADERNET. Servicing 4 Boarding Care Homes. Clean license, no Board violations. Medicare/DEA/Medical, CVS Caremark, Humana, Express RX, Optum, Blue Shield/Cross, LA Care and many others; all are in good standing, according to the seller. Open 5 days a week. 1 PIC, 1 tech, and 1 driver. Annual Revenue is over 3M and increases every year. The Pharmacy is located in a well-established residential/commercial area of Glendale/Eagle Rock, with a few medical and veterinary clinics in the area. A strong marketer will be a huge plus; there are multiple medical offices in the area. A wholesaler is Cardinal and a few secondaries. RX software is Digital RX. Averages 200-250 retail scripts a day. Diversified patient base. PIC may stay during the transition. After temp. license is issued, please bring your PIC or make an offer she/he can’t refuse. We are looking for licensed PharmD’s. Clean books. Inventory is ~60K-80K, a 3rd party will appraise the entire inventory at the close of escrow. Lots of OTC stuff brings extra cash flow. It’s a beautifully looking pharmacy; the seller spent over 80K for improvements. Financial Statements, Inventory Count, and any additional information will be gladly presented to qualified buyers during due diligence. Proof of funds is required. Seller is motivated. All of the above information is per the Seller; please rely on your own due diligence on market conditions and this industry before making any commitment and decision making. Ad#:2514070 Detailed Information Inventory: $75,630Not included in asking price Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FF&E): $56,230 Included in asking price Employees: 4 Full-time Facilities: Well Established Profitable Pharmacy. DME, LA Care conract Competition: Well established, aggresive advertisement in the area may bring more customers Financing: Seller financing available Large downpayment, equitable Real Estate, to qualified PharmD Support & Training: Seller will train, PIC may stay TBD Business Location Location: Eagle Rock, CA Real Estate: Leased Building SF: 3,200 Lease Expiration: 06/12/2030 Rent: $4,650.00 Demographic Information for Eagle Rock Area Household Income Population Age Population Trend Population by Race/Ethnicity BizBuySell EDGE Financial Benchmarks for California Pharmacies Gross Revenue Benchmarks Cash Flow (SDE) Benchmarks EBITDA Benchmarks BizBuySell EDGE Listing Statistics Saved This Listing Listing Last Updated Appeared in Search Listing Detail Views BizBuySell EDGE Know the True Market Value Before You Make an Offer Get valuation data to negotiate with confidence. 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Why we like it
- Prescription drugs represent the ultimate recession-proof revenue stream with patients unable to defer or substitute their medications regardless of economic conditions. The business fills 200-250 scripts daily with diversified payer mix including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, creating predictable cash flow from essential healthcare spending that grows with an aging population.
- Location moat is exceptional with proximity to a 10-physician medical building and four contracted boarding care homes creating captive prescription volume that competitors cannot easily replicate. The 50-year operating history and established relationships with local healthcare providers represent significant switching costs for both referring physicians and patients.
- Healthcare spending continues expanding with demographic tailwinds from aging Baby Boomers requiring more prescriptions and chronic disease management. Independent pharmacies benefit from personal service differentiation versus chain competitors, and this pharmacy's clean regulatory record with all major payers positions it well for continued contract renewals.
- Financial metrics show strong unit economics with $3.2M revenue generating $527K cash flow on just 4 full-time employees, indicating efficient operations and pricing power. The business model combines high-margin prescription fills with supplementary OTC sales, and the seller's $80K recent facility investment demonstrates commitment to maintaining competitive positioning.
How to improve it
- Implement targeted marketing to the surrounding medical offices to capture more prescription referrals, as the seller notes aggressive local marketing could significantly increase customer acquisition. Build relationships with the 10 physicians in the adjacent building through lunch-and-learns, prior authorization support, and clinical consultation services to become their preferred pharmacy partner.
- Expand specialized services like medication therapy management, immunizations, and diabetic counseling to increase revenue per patient and differentiate from chain competitors. These clinical services command higher margins and strengthen patient relationships while positioning the pharmacy as a healthcare destination rather than just a dispensary.
- Optimize inventory management and purchasing power by analyzing prescription patterns to reduce carrying costs on slow-moving items while ensuring adequate stock of high-volume medications. Negotiate better terms with Cardinal and secondary wholesalers based on volume commitments, and implement automated ordering systems to reduce labor costs.
- Develop a comprehensive patient retention program including prescription synchronization, automatic refill reminders, and delivery services to increase customer lifetime value. Focus on capturing patients from the four boarding care homes as long-term, high-value accounts with predictable monthly volume.
- Evaluate opportunities to expand operating hours or add weekend service to capture additional market share, particularly for urgent prescription needs when chain competitors may have limited availability. The current 5-day schedule leaves revenue on the table in a market with consistent healthcare demand.
- Implement point-of-sale upselling of high-margin OTC products, vitamins, and medical supplies to boost transaction values. Train staff on consultative selling techniques and create attractive product displays near the pharmacy counter where customers wait for prescriptions.
- Explore partnerships with local home health agencies, assisted living facilities, and medical equipment suppliers to create additional revenue streams and strengthen referral relationships. These B2B partnerships can provide steady contract revenue beyond traditional retail prescription volume.
- Invest in pharmacy management technology upgrades to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and provide better patient communication through automated systems. Modern software can streamline prior authorizations, insurance claims, and patient outreach while reducing labor costs per prescription filled.
Diligence notes
- Verify all insurance contracts are transferable and in good standing, with particular focus on Medicare Part D and Medicaid reimbursement rates which represent significant revenue. Request detailed payer mix analysis and any pending contract renegotiations or DIR fee adjustments that could impact profitability going forward.
- Conduct thorough regulatory compliance review including DEA registration, state board licenses, and controlled substance inventory procedures given the heavily regulated nature of pharmacy operations. Any compliance issues could result in license suspension or costly remediation that would destroy business value.
- Analyze the prescription volume trends by therapeutic category and payer to identify any concerning patterns or concentration risks in specific drug classes. Review any recent formulary changes or generic substitutions that may have impacted margins, and validate the claimed 200-250 daily script volume through POS data.
- Evaluate the lease terms carefully including renewal options, rent escalations, and any restrictions on pharmacy operations or competition clauses. The 3,200 square foot space at $4,650 monthly rent appears reasonable, but confirm the landlord will approve pharmacy use for a new tenant and investigate any pending property developments that could impact foot traffic.