A Study on Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction in Medical Stores with Strategic Recommendations

Authors

Yash Chaudhari

Department of Pharmaceutical Management, JSPM University, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra (India)

Srushti Bhujbal

Department of Pharmaceutical Management, JSPM University, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra (India)

Gauri Khandve

Department of Pharmaceutical Management, JSPM University, Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra (India)

Dr Pushpalata Patil

Assistant Professor, SOBM, JSPM University, Pune, Maharashtra (India)

Article Information

DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1305000003

Subject Category: Pharmaceutics

Volume/Issue: 13/5 | Page No: 17-30

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2026-04-27

Accepted: 2026-05-02

Published: 2026-05-21

Abstract

This project is about how to improve customer satisfaction in medical stores. Medical stores are very important because people depend on them for medicines and health products. When customers are happy, they trust the store and come back again. Customer satisfaction depends on many things like availability of medicines, behavior of staff, waiting time, price, and cleanliness of the store. If medicines are not available or staff behave badly, customers feel unhappy. This report explains simple ways to improve customer satisfaction. Medical stores should always keep important medicines in stock. Staff should be polite, helpful, and have basic knowledge about medicines. Waiting time should be less, and billing should be fast. Clean and well-organized stores also create a good impression. The report also suggests using technology like digital payments, online orders, and home delivery services. These make shopping easier for customers. Feedback from customers is also important to understand their needs and improve services. If medical stores focus on good service and customer needs, they can make customers happy, build trust, and grow their business successfully.

Keywords

Customer Satisfaction, Staff Behavior, Digital Payment

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