1. Know the real rate
The PTR is the rate before GST. A scheme like ‘10 + 1 free’ lowers the real rate per pack: divide what you paid by all the packs you got.
- PTR ₹80 with 10 + 1: ₹800 ÷ 11 = ₹72.73 a pack
- Compare suppliers on the real rate, not the printed one
- A scheme is a saving only if you sell the packs before they expire
2. Check the invoice when the parcel arrives
Before you sign, match the parcel with the invoice line by line.
- Product and pack size
- Batch, expiry and MRP
- Rate, GST and free quantity
- Short or damaged packs noted on the invoice
3. Enter the purchase the same day
A purchase entered late means stock that cannot be billed and a supplier balance that is wrong. Enter it the same day with batch, expiry and rack — reading the supplier’s bill file saves the typing.
4. Credit days and payments
Write down each supplier’s credit days and pay on time; a good payment record gets better schemes. Keep a running list of what is due to whom, and when.
5. Agree return terms before you buy
Ask each supplier how they take back near-expiry and damaged stock, and keep the answer in writing. Order by what sells, so fewer packs reach their expiry on your shelf.
See how MedBox24 does it