Billing Fast is pharmacy billing software built for Indian medical stores and chemist shops. It handles what generic billing apps miss: batch-wise stock with expiry-date tracking and near-expiry alerts, medicine search by brand or salt/generic name, GST invoices at the correct 5% or 12% drug rates with HSN codes, prescription records, and your drug licence (DL) number printed on every bill. Scan a medicine barcode or search by salt, bill in seconds, and keep a digital khata for patients who buy on credit. Stock nearing expiry is flagged so you can sell, discount, or return it to the supplier before it becomes a loss. It runs on Android, tablet, and desktop, syncs to the cloud, and is free to start — make up to 10 bills before choosing a plan from ₹3,588/year. Whether you run one chemist shop or a multi-store pharmacy chain, it keeps billing fast and compliant.

Why Pharmacies Need Specialized Billing Software

Running a pharmacy or medical store is very different from other retail businesses. You deal with critical medicines, strict expiry date management, batch tracking, prescription handling, and regulatory compliance. Generic billing software simply cannot handle these specialized requirements.

BillingFast understands the pharmaceutical retail ecosystem. Our software is designed specifically for pharmacies, medical stores, and drug stores in India, with features that address the unique challenges you face daily.

Key Features for Pharmacies & Medical Stores

Batch & Expiry Management - The Core Feature

This is where BillingFast truly shines for pharmacies. Here's how our batch management works:

Multiple Batches, Same Medicine

• Batch-wise Stock: Store the same medicine in multiple batches with different expiry dates
• FIFO/FEFO Billing: Automatically bill from the oldest batch first (First Expiry First Out)
• Batch-wise Pricing: Different batches can have different purchase and selling prices
• Batch-wise Reports: View stock and sales reports by batch number

Expiry Date Alerts

• Near-Expiry Alerts: Get notified 3 months, 6 months, or custom period before expiry
• Expired Stock Report: Daily report of medicines that have already expired
• Auto-Block Expired Items: System prevents billing of expired medicines
• Return to Supplier: Track medicines returned to suppliers due to expiry

How It Works in Practice

When you receive a medicine from your distributor:

1. Create a purchase entry with batch number and expiry date
2. The system tracks this batch separately from existing stock
3. During billing, it automatically picks from the batch expiring soonest
4. You get alerts before any batch approaches expiry
5. Expired batches are blocked from billing automatically

Prescription Management

Pharmacies need to maintain prescription records for scheduled drugs and audits. BillingFast makes this simple:

• Digital Storage: Take photo of prescriptions and attach to customer records
• Quick Retrieval: Search and view past prescriptions anytime
• Customer Linkage: All prescriptions linked to customer profiles
• Refill Reminders: Send reminders when it's time for prescription refills
• Audit Ready: All records available for regulatory inspections

Medicine Search - Multiple Ways

Customers don't always know exact medicine names. BillingFast offers flexible search:

• By Brand Name: Standard search by medicine brand name
• By Salt/Generic Name: Search by composition (e.g., "Paracetamol 500mg")
• By Barcode: Scan the barcode for instant selection
• By Category: Browse medicines by therapeutic category
• By Manufacturer: Find all medicines from a specific company

GST Compliance for Pharmacies

Pharmaceutical products have different GST rates. BillingFast handles this automatically:

• Multiple GST Rates: Support for 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% GST in same bill
• HSN Codes: Pre-loaded HSN codes for common medicines
• GST Reports: Monthly GST summary for easy filing
• GSTR Reports: Export data in format ready for GSTR filing
• Composition Scheme: Support for pharmacies under GST composition

Inventory Management Tailored for Pharmacies

Pharmacy inventory is complex with thousands of SKUs, multiple batches, and strict expiry management:

• Real-time Stock Levels: Know exactly what's available, batch-wise
• Low Stock Alerts: Get notified when fast-moving medicines run low
• Reorder Management: Maintain reorder levels and supplier preferences
• Purchase Order: Generate PO directly from the app to suppliers
• Stock Valuation: Know the total value of your pharmacy inventory
• Dead Stock Analysis: Identify slow-moving medicines to avoid over-stocking

Supplier & Purchase Management

Maintain strong relationships with medicine distributors:

• Supplier Database: Store all supplier contact and payment details
• Purchase History: View all past purchases from each supplier
• Payment Terms: Track credit periods, outstanding amounts
• Supplier-wise Reports: Analyze purchase patterns by supplier
• Quick Reorder: Reorder from favorite supplier with one tap

Features for Different Pharmacy Types

Retail Pharmacies

Handle walk-in customers quickly with barcode scanning, prescription storage, and fast billing.

Hospital Pharmacies

Manage bulk dispensing, doctor-wise prescription tracking, patient records linkage.

Wholesale Medical Stores

Handle B2B transactions, credit management, bulk pricing, and multi-location inventory.

Online Pharmacies

Integrate with your e-commerce platform, manage online orders, home delivery tracking.

BillingFast vs Traditional Pharmacy Software

Feature	BillingFast	Traditional Software
Batch Management	Unlimited batches per medicine	Limited or not supported
Expiry Alerts	Automatic with customizable periods	Manual tracking required
Prescription Storage	Digital with photo attachment	Physical copy filing
Mobile Access	Yes - Android, iOS, Web	Desktop only
Cloud Backup	Automatic, real-time	Manual or not available
Setup Cost	Free trial, then ₹3,588/year	₹10,000-50,000 one-time
Updates	Free, automatic	Paid upgrades
Support	Phone, video, WhatsApp	Visit required

Multi-Location Support for Pharmacy Chains

Running multiple pharmacy branches? BillingFast's Premium and Ultra plans offer:

• Up to 5 pharmacy locations under one account
• Separate inventory tracking per location
• Stock transfer between branches (with batch numbers)
• Consolidated reports across all pharmacies
• Location-wise sales and profit analysis
• Centralized supplier and customer database

Regulatory Compliance & Record Keeping

Pharmacies need to maintain records for drug inspectors and audits:

• Complete Audit Trail: Every transaction is logged with timestamp
• Prescription Records: Digital storage for scheduled drug prescriptions
• Batch Traceability: Track which batch was sold to which customer
• Purchase Records: Complete supplier and invoice details
• Report Export: Export any report to PDF or Excel for authorities

Pricing for Pharmacies

Affordable plans designed for medical stores:

• Lite Plan: ₹3,588/year - Perfect for single pharmacy with essential features
• Premium Plan: ₹7,000/year - Includes advanced batch management and reporting
• Ultra Plan: ₹9,999/year - Complete solution for pharmacy chains

All plans include batch management, expiry tracking, unlimited invoices, and customer support. Start with a 3-day free trial!

Success Stories from Pharmacies

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

1. Download BillingFast: Available on Android, iOS, and Web
2. Add Your Medicines: Import from Excel or add with batch details
3. Start Billing: Scan barcodes and serve customers with confidence

Join thousands of pharmacies and medical stores using BillingFast. Download now and transform your pharmacy management!

Pharmacy Billing, Part of One Retail Platform

Billing Fast isn't only for chemists. If you also run a general store, our kirana store billing software covers barcode billing, khata, and GST for everyday retail, and the multi-store billing guide shows how to run several outlets from one account. Not sure whether you need GST yet? Read does a small shop need GST billing.