For Investors & Importers

Pharmaceutical Importation for Profit

A practical, full-day symposium for anyone serious about entering Uganda's pharmaceutical importation business. We cover the regulatory walls, the financing tools nobody explains, and where to actually put your first capital.

Format Full-day symposium
Who it's for Investors, importers, founders
Schedule On demand

RESERVE A SEAT

Register your interest

Cohorts run when enough investors and importers are ready. Tell us where you are in the journey and we'll keep you informed.

Bringing a team? Request in-house delivery →

THE AGENDA

What you will learn

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Why URA holds your consignments

The actual reasons consignments get held at URA — documentation gaps, classification errors, compliance flags — and the working knowledge to clear them faster. We walk through real cases.

02

How long NDA registration actually takes

Realistic timelines for product registration with the National Drug Authority, what slows the process down, and how to plan your importation calendar around it.

03

What LPO is in financing and how to use it

Local Purchase Order financing explained for people who didn't go to business school. When it makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to structure deals so the math works in your favor.

04

Where to invest first capital

You have capital — where does it actually go? Open your own outlet, partner with existing wholesalers, build a niche import line. Tradeoffs, risks, and what we'd advise based on your starting position.

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How wholesale pharmacies actually operate in Uganda

The on-the-ground picture: margins, supplier relationships, distribution to retail pharmacies, common business models, and where the real money is made.

AUDIENCE

Who should attend

International investors

Manufacturers and traders considering Uganda as an entry market who need to understand local regulations and partnerships.

First-time importers

Ugandan founders with capital and ambition but unsure how to navigate URA, NDA, and the financing ecosystem.

Existing wholesalers expanding

Retail or wholesale operators ready to move upstream into direct importation rather than buying through middlemen.

Pharmacy chain leadership

CEOs and operations leads of multi-branch pharmacies considering vertical integration into the supply chain.

FROM PAST ATTENDEES

What people say

RMM has greatly influenced how I look at importation — it's hard, but not impossible.

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Sempa Tom

Chief Pharmacist, Care Pharmaceuticals

Common questions

When is the next cohort?

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Cohorts are scheduled based on demand. Register your interest and we'll notify you when the next one is confirmed — typically 3–4 weeks' notice.

Do I need a pharmacy background to attend?

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No. The symposium is designed for investors and business owners, not clinicians. A general business or finance background is sufficient — we explain all technical and regulatory terms as we go.

Can I bring my team for a private session?

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Yes. We offer in-house delivery for organisations. Contact us to discuss scope, dates, and pricing for a private team session.

Is the symposium in English or local languages?

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The symposium is delivered in English. Q&A can be conducted in Luganda or other local languages where needed.

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