Parallel Import Trading
Reduce procurement costs by sourcing medicines through legal, compliant, and regulated parallel trade routes across global markets.
What is Parallel Import in Pharma?
Parallel import is the practice of importing genuine, patented medicines into another country from a market where they are sold at lower prices, without permission from the original manufacturer — but within legal frameworks.
This is fully legal in many regulated markets such as the European Union (EU), based on the "exhaustion of rights" principle, allowing more affordable access to the same quality medicine.
Why Choose Parallel Import?
Cost Savings
Import the same branded drugs at significantly lower prices.
Import the same branded drugs at significantly lower prices.
Wider Access
Source from multiple approved countries across Europe and beyond.
Source from multiple approved countries across Europe and beyond.
Fully Compliant
Legal in EU and other regulated markets under parallel trade rules.
Legal in EU and other regulated markets under parallel trade rules.
Transparency & Tracking
Serial number tracking and batch verification for safety.
Serial number tracking and batch verification for safety.
Who Uses Parallel Import Services?
- Licensed Parallel Import Traders
- Hospital Supply Chain Teams
- Distributors & Wholesalers
- Government Health Procurement
Ready to optimize your procurement with parallel imports?
Submit a Parallel Import RFPFrequently Asked Questions
Parallel import means legally importing genuine medicines sold at lower prices in other countries.
Yes, in many countries like those in the EU, it is legal under specific regulations.
Parallel imports come from markets where the same product is sold cheaper but without manufacturer permission.
Yes, they are original products and follow safety regulations of the importing country.
No, some products have restrictions depending on patents and country laws.
Hospitals, wholesalers, government agencies, and licensed traders use parallel imports.
