Jamaica - Apply for Pharmacy License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Pharmacy License, the applicant has to approach the Pharmacy council of Jamaica link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a license or permit that allows the applicant to purchase and possess a firearm.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Pharmacy degree
• Internship completion
• Passport size photographs
• Police record
• Financial statement
• Premises inspection report
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
Address: The Pharmacy Council of Jamaica 91 Dumbarton Ave.
Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I.
Phone: 926-2637/926-4353
Contact link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be at least 21 years old, and have a degree in pharmacy from a recognized institution.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Nation identification number
• Date of birth
• Name
• Age
• Gender
• Qualification
• Father’s name
• Residence
• District
• ZIP code
• City
• Address
• Contact details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Jamaica, a pharmacy license is a legal authorization granted by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica that permits an individual or business to operate a pharmacy and engage in the sale, dispensing, and distribution of prescription drugs and other pharmaceutical products.
• A pharmacy license is required by law for anyone who wishes to operate a pharmacy in Jamaica, and failure to obtain a license can result in legal penalties and the closure of the pharmacy.

Information which might help

• The Pharmacy Council of Jamaica is responsible for monitoring pharmacy operations and may conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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