The Pharmacy Industry in Aurskog Høland

The pharmacy sector in Aurskog Høland is a stable and growing industry with 6 registered companies in the municipality. Sales have grown by 17% from 2023 to 2024, despite variations during the period. Employment figures have been more volatile but stabilized around 30-33 employees in 2025. The industry is dominated by AS companies, and there are no bankruptcy registrations among local pharmacies. This indicates a high level of stability, even though some companies have lower margins or negative EBITDA values.

Sales and Employment Development

Sales growth has been most significant in 2018 (+66.7%) and 2024 (+17.0%), while there have been declining periods such as in 2017 (-13.5%) and 2025 (-10.3%). Employment figures have been more volatile, with a maximum of 41 employees in 2017 and a minimum of 28 employees in 2025.

Registered Companies in the Industry

1. Apotek 1 Bjørkelangen (Bjørkeveien 22, Bjørkelangen) – AS, 12 employees, sales of 19.3M NOK
2. Løken Apotek As (Morgenliveien 7, Løken) – AS, 8 employees, sales of 31.1M NOK
3. Aurskog Apotek As (Senterveien 9, Aurskog) – AS, 5 employees, sales of 33.7M NOK
4. Boots Apotek Bjørkelangen (Rådhusveien 3, Bjørkelangen) – AS, 5 employees, sales of 10.0M NOK
5. Apotekservice As (Vestrengåsen 18, Løken) – AS, 2 employees, sales of 2.2M NOK
6. Frogner Apotekdrift As (Vestrengåsen 18, Løken) – AS, 0 employees, sales of 0 NOK

Organizational Form Statistics

• AS companies: 5 companies, 32 employees, total sales of 96.3M NOK, EBITDA margin of 6%

Distribution of Business in the Municipality

Bjørkelangen has two pharmacies, while Løken and Aurskog each have one. The Aurskog pharmacy has the highest EBITDA margin (7%), while Løken has the highest sales (33.3M NOK).

Operational Efficiency and Bankruptcies

None of the 6 companies in the industry are registered in bankruptcy. This indicates a high level of stability. However, some companies face challenges:

• Apotekservice As has negative EBITDA (-6%) and low sales margin (2.2M NOK)
• Frogner Apotekdrift As has 0 employees and 0 sales, but a high EBITDA margin (98%)
• Boots Apotek Bjørkelangen has a low EBITDA margin (1%) and low sales margin (1335.9M NOK)

These challenges should be considered by entrepreneurs considering starting in the industry.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

The pharmacy industry in Aurskog Høland shows potential for growth, especially after the strong growth in 2024. Stable employment figures and the absence of bankruptcy registrations underscore the industry's stability. However, entrepreneurs should be aware of challenges such as:

• Low EBITDA margins at some companies
• Volatile sales development
• Competition from both local and national players

SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in the municipality and analyze market opportunities for new pharmacies.

Comparison with the Crafts Sector

The crafts sector in Aurskog Høland has 7 companies, while the pharmacy industry has 6. Sales development is similar in the two sectors, with growth from 59.9M NOK in 2016 to 109.4M NOK in 2025. Employment development is also similar, with a maximum of 41 employees in 2017 and a minimum of 28 employees in 2025.

Peer Companies in the Crafts Sector

This company is part of the crafts sector but not the pharmacy industry. It has 0 employees and 0 sales, showing that the crafts sector includes a broader range of businesses than the pharmacy industry.

The pharmacy industry in Aurskog Høland shows potential for growth and stability, with 6 companies and a 17% sales growth from 2023 to 2024. Stable employment figures and the absence of bankruptcy registrations highlight the industry's strength. However, entrepreneurs should be aware of challenges such as low EBITDA margins at some companies and volatile sales development. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in the municipality and analyze market opportunities for new pharmacies.