The Pharmacy Industry in Bjørnafjorden: An Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks

Pharmacies in Bjørnafjorden constitute a stable but dynamic part of the municipality's economy. With 6 registered companies and over 60 employees in 2025, data shows an increase in the number of employees of over 700% since 2016. This growth has been most pronounced after 2020, although there have been minor fluctuations in the following years. Sales have also shown extreme growth of over 400% from 2019 to 2020, which can be linked to increased demand during the pandemic. In 2025, sales amount to NOK 142.7 million, indicating a gradual stabilization after a short period of decline in 2022-2023.

The economic development of the pharmacy industry in Bjørnafjorden shows extreme growth in sales and number of employees from 2019 to 2020. Sales increased from NOK 20.6 million in 2019 to NOK 110.6 million in 2020, a growth of 435.6%. The number of employees increased from 6 to 49 in the same year, a growth of 716.7%. This can be linked to increased demand for medicines during the pandemic. In the following years, sales and number of employees have shown a more stable development, with a growth of 21.8% from 2024 to 2025. The EBITDA margin has varied between 4% and 7%, showing good cost efficiency for the most successful companies.

In Bjørnafjorden, 6 pharmacy businesses are registered in 2025. The main companies are:

Most companies are organized as AS, with 5 companies in this form. The only company without employees is Apotek 1 Kolskogen, which has no operational results or sales in 2025.

Pharmacy operations in Bjørnafjorden are divided into two main areas:

1. Os: Here, 4 companies are registered with a total of 49 employees. Sales amount to NOK 99.5 million, and operate with an EBITDA margin of 3%. The main companies here are Apotek 1 Flåten and Apotek 1 Os.

1. Eikelandsosen: Here, 1 company (Vitusapotek Fusa) is registered with 10 employees. Sales amount to NOK 23.6 million, and operate with an EBITDA margin of 6%.

There are no reported bankruptcies in any of these businesses, showing a stable industry in the municipality.

The pharmacy industry in Bjørnafjorden shows relatively stable development regarding bankruptcies and operational results. There are no reported bankruptcies in any of the registered companies in the municipality. However, data shows that one of the companies (Apotek 1 Kolskogen) has 0 employees and 0 sales in 2025, which may indicate a new or recently started business. Most companies have a positive EBITDA, with the exception of Ditt Apotek Amfi Os As, which had a negative EBITDA of -1.3 million NOK in 2025. This shows that the industry has both successful and challenged companies, but no serious bankruptcy challenges.

Outlooks for new actors in the pharmacy industry in Bjørnafjorden appear relatively positive. With a growth in the number of employees of over 700% from 2016 to 2020, and a stabilization in sales and operational results after 2020, data indicates a robust industry. The high EBITDA margin (4-7%) among the most successful companies shows that it is possible to achieve good results in the municipality. However, new actors should be aware of the minor fluctuations in sales and number of employees in recent years, as well as that one company (Apotek 1 Kolskogen) has no operational results. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations in the municipality for pharmacy operations, based on data and local conditions.

The pharmacy industry in Bjørnafjorden proves to be a stable and growth-oriented part of the municipality's economy. With growth in the number of employees and sales after 2020, as well as good cost efficiency among the most successful companies, there are good prospects for future development. However, new actors should be aware of the minor fluctuations in operational results and number of employees in recent years. With no reported bankruptcies and a good distribution of businesses across different geographic areas in the municipality, it is an attractive market for new pharmacy operations.