Dimple Lagdiwala on Precision Over Scale: How Independent Pharmacies Can Remain Competitive in a Consolidated Market

The retail pharmacy sector continues to consolidate. National chains are accelerating vertical integration, embedding insurance, care delivery, and fulfillment under unified platforms. Independent pharmacies, by contrast, face thinner margins, more complex reimbursements, and rising consumer expectations. Scale is no longer optional for major players. But for smaller operators, competing on size is neither feasible nor […]

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In Brief: Dimple Lagdiwala

Home: New Jersey.  Age: Fifty-something.  Birthplace: Gujarat, India.  Profession: Pharmacy consultant, real estate investor, philanthropist.  Organization: Self-employed pharmacy consultant and real estate investor.  Pronouns: He/Him/His.  Significant other: My wife, Nimisha Lagdiwala. Alma mater: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) College of Pharmacy.  Languages spoken: English, Gujarati, Hindi. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Entrepreneurship and cultural change when relocating to a new country.  Hobbies: Watching cricket, grilling, […]

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