Independent medical supplies reseller

Private clinics, dental and physio practices, aesthetics clinics, care homes and independent pharmacies.

You earn a margin between the wholesale price and your selling price. Repeat orders on a regular cycle matter most, and you can add delivery or account-management fees.

• Sales and relationship building
• Good with detail and order admin
• Comfortable learning product specifications

• Check which of your products count as medical devices and what MHRA rules apply to selling them
• Check suppliers provide proper UKCA or CE marking and traceability for the products you sell
• Avoid medicines or prescription-only items unless you have checked the licensing, which is likely to be strict
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Selling to NHS bodies usually goes through formal frameworks, so start with private buyers
• Large suppliers can undercut you on price, so competing on service and speed is key

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on whether you hold a small stock or have suppliers send orders direct, plus insurance and your website.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many clinics and care homes you win and what you supply. This is revenue before product costs, and larger suppliers may undercut on price.

Check which products count as medical devices and what MHRA rules apply, and that suppliers provide UKCA or CE marking and traceability. Avoid medicines or prescription-only items unless licensing is checked. Also check public liability and product liability insurance.