After nearly eight years in the pharmaceutical retail sector, the An Khang pharmacy chain is approaching financial stability following a period of intensive restructuring. According to the leadership of Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG), the chain aims to record its first profitable year in 2026, signaling a strategic shift for the group’s fourth-largest retail segment.
Optimization over aggressive expansion An Khang has pivoted from rapid growth to a focus on per-store efficiency by shuttering underperforming locations. This consolidation strategy has led to several key performance improvements:
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Average Revenue: Monthly sales per store reached approximately 550 million VND, a 17% increase year-on-year.
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Product Mix: Pharmaceuticals account for 55% of total sales, with the remainder coming from medical equipment and dietary supplements.
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Network Size: By the end of last year, the chain operated 382 outlets, a reduction of about 100 locations compared to its peak.
A cautious path to growth Despite accumulating losses of over 1.1 trillion VND over the past four years, the chain’s management expects a financial turnaround by 2026. Market analysts forecast that annual revenue could climb to nearly 3 trillion VND by 2027.
Moving forward, the enterprise will prioritize operational cost control and inventory optimization over large-scale expansion. The chain is expected to see a slight uptick in market share by capturing customers from traditional independent pharmacies, as the organized retail pharmacy landscape continues to evolve.
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