The Pharmacy Industry in Lier: Current Status and Future Prospects

The pharmacy industry in Lier has shown both stability and variation over time. In 2025, there are four registered pharmacy businesses in the municipality, with a total of 64 employees. Sales have grown since 2021 and reached 148.5 million NOK in 2025, despite a dramatic decline of 88.6% between 2016 and 2017. None of the businesses are registered in bankruptcy, but one of them (Vitusapotek Lier) has zero sales revenue and operating result. This highlights both opportunities and challenges in the industry.

Sales in the pharmacy industry in Lier have shown significant variations over time. A sharp decline of 88.6% was recorded from 2016 to 2017, but an increase of 815.2% from 2017 to 2018. In 2025, sales reached 148.5 million NOK, showing stable growth since 2021. Employees have grown from 38 in 2016 to 64 in 2022, with a decline to 64 in 2025. This shows that the industry has faced challenges and a gradual increase in the number of employees over time.

The following businesses are registered in the pharmacy industry in Lier:

All businesses are registered as AS, and there are no businesses with other organizational forms. Vitusapotek Lier has no registered sales revenue or operating result, which may indicate operational challenges.

Pharmacy businesses in Lier are distributed across two geographical areas:

1. Lierskogen: 2 businesses with a total of 51 employees, operating income of 98.2 million NOK and sales revenue of 96.7 million NOK.
2. Lier: 2 businesses with a total of 36 employees, operating income of 19.6 million NOK and sales revenue of 19.3 million NOK.

Lierskogen has higher sales revenue and operating income per business compared to Lier, which may indicate that this area has a more concentrated business activity.

The industry has been relatively stable regarding bankruptcy. None of the four registered businesses are in bankruptcy, which shows good operational economics. However, Vitusapotek Lier has no registered sales revenue or operating result, which may indicate operational challenges. This should be monitored closely to ensure that all businesses in the industry have a stable economy.

Sales in the pharmacy industry have grown strongly since 2021, with a growth of 21.3% from 2024 to 2025. This shows that the industry has a positive development in the last year. The number of employees has also grown from 67 in 2024 to 64 in 2025, which suggests stable operations. For entrepreneurs, this can be a positive signal, but it should also be considered that one of the businesses has no sales revenue. This may indicate that there are opportunities to develop new businesses in the industry, but also that there is a need to ensure that existing businesses have a stable economy.

The pharmacy industry in Lier has shown both stability and variation over time. With growth in sales and number of employees since 2021, as well as no bankruptcy registrations, the industry shows potential for further development. However, it should be monitored how Vitusapotek Lier handles its operational challenges. For entrepreneurs, there may be opportunities in the industry, especially in areas with high sales revenue such as Lierskogen. SmartGrunder can help find suitable addresses and develop strategies for new businesses in the industry.