Profit Per Strip Calculator

Why calculate profit per strip?

Pharma is sold by the strip, the box and the case — but the profit that matters to you is per strip, because that is the unit you and the chemist actually trade in. Working out profit per strip, then scaling it up to a box and a full order, tells you exactly what a deal is worth before you commit to it. It is the fastest sanity check on whether a price is worth pushing.

Profit per strip formula

• Profit / strip = Selling price − Cost price
• Profit / box = Profit per strip × strips per box
• Total order profit = Profit per box × number of boxes

Worked example

Use your true cost, not the billed rate

The biggest mistake here is using the billed rate as the cost. Your real cost per strip is the net rate — after scheme and cash discount. Calculate the net rate first, plug it in as the cost per strip, and your profit figure will be honest. Otherwise you will overstate your profit and may price too aggressively.

Plan an order in seconds

Before you place a bulk order, enter the numbers here to see the total profit it can generate. It helps you decide order size, judge whether a slow-moving product is worth stocking, and compare which products give the best return per box of shelf space.

Do all your pharma maths in one app

The profit per strip calculator is one of 11 free tools in PharmaCalc — PTR/PTS, MRP, margin, scheme, net rate, GST, profit, ROI and MR incentive. Works offline, Hindi interface. Open the free app →

Frequently asked questions

What cost should I enter per strip?

Use your net rate per strip — the real cost after scheme and any cash discount — for the most accurate profit.

How do I find profit for a full order?

The calculator multiplies profit per strip by strips per box and then by the number of boxes to give your total order profit.

What if I sell below cost?

If the selling price is below cost, the profit per strip is negative — a loss. The calculator will flag it so you can re-price.