India - Apply for Drug License (Retail and Wholesale - Pharmacy)

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Procedure

• No individual can start or continue a business dealing drugs / cosmetics / medicine in India, unless an appropriate license is obtained from the designated authority.
• As different state has different parameters and regulations, as a first step applicant shall consult their local drug license authority to get advice on
  • Any updated rules and regulations in issuance of license.
  • Update on drugs that were included in the list for which license can’t be obtained.
  • Fees payment type etc.

Apply Online: - India Apply for Drug License (Retail and Wholesale - Pharmacy) Online with Images

1. Please use the following link to apply online : link
2. In the given page please click on the “Apply online” tab provided on the left part of the screen to reach next page.
3. Here use the login credentials and hit “Login” tab to login.
   1. If you are a new user then use the “CLICK HERE TO REGISTER” option to register and then login.
4. Applicant shall follow the page prompt in completing the personal details, details of competent person, address details of premises, Uploading the required documents and completion of payment by uploading the required details.
5. Applicant will get acknowledgement for the online application submitted successfully. Please keep it safe for future reference.
6. This application will be processed further.
7. Applicant gets notification about the process updates.
8. Drug inspector will inspect the premises for verifying the correctness.
9. After the inspection is over, Competent person will be asked to report for interview.
10. Once all the above process are over controller of drugs will issue drug license.
11. Applicant shall download or receive it on hand or through mail receive the certificate as appropriate.

Note:

• Fee payment for the license is accepted in different formats like challan/cheque as applicable. Applicants are advised to take the consultation with the respective drug license authority for your area to prepare fees requirement.

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Required Documents

• The certificate of incorporation or registration
• MOA & AOA or Partnership deed / LLP agreement
• Pan card
• Aadhar card
• Age proof
• Cancelled cheque (for bank account detail requirement)
• List of directors
• ID and address proof of director
• Passport size photograph
• Board resolution on the letterhead
• Affidavit from directors
• Sale deed document of the premises
• If rented, registered rent agreement
• NOC from the owner
• Architect attested Key plan and site plan
• Fees paid details
• Document requirement from competent person
  • Bio data as per proforma
  • Appointment letter of competent person
  • Proof of qualification
  • Experience certificate
  • Passport size Photo
  • ID proof
  • Address proof
  • Affidavit of the competent person

Note :

• Please take above mentioned documents in original and attested copies thereof (to be submitted) at the time of applying.
• Please submit the applicable document from the above list as per applicant type.

Office Locations & Contacts

Drugs Control Administration,
Drugs Control Bhawan,
Vengalrao Nagar, Hyderabad-5000036
Phone: 040-23814357, 23814119, 23707777(R) Fax:23713563
Contact Link: link

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization Directorate General of Health Services
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India,
FDA Bhavan, ITO, Kotla Road, New Delhi -110002.
Phone:91-11-23216367(CDSCO)/ 23236975
Fax: 91-11-23236973
E-mail:[email protected]
Contact link: link

Eligibility

• Any person/company/partnership firm/LLP can apply for drug license
• A competent (registered pharmacist from the state pharmacy council) person with experience shall apply

Fees

Please use the following link for fees details. link

Validity

• Valid for period of 3 years
• The license should be prominently displayed at the place of business during the business hours.

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Processing Time

45 days or as notified by the department

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

• A drug license is required to sell/distribute/store medicine. It can be obtained from appropriate government department.
• This license will be helpful to follow the rules and regulations set by regulatory department.

Information which might help

Government has laid down stringent law and regulations for manufacturing and distribution of drugs and medicines in India.

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