Tamil Nadu - Apply for Drug License (Retail and Wholesale - Pharmacy)

ProcedureEdit

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 through e-Sevai Centres

Use the following link to locate your nearest e-sevai centre. Link: E-sevai please use the “E-service centers near you.” and follow the screen prompt for details.
Please go to the e-sevai centre.
Application form shall be obtained from the centre (if required please pay for the form).
Please fill in the form and attach all the required documents and submit it to the e-sevai operator.
Operator will check the details and feed them through the computer online.
On successful submission an acknowledgement will be provided to the applicant please keep it safe for future reference.
The service charge has to be paid.
This submitted application will be processed further.
Applicant gets notification about the process updates.
Drug inspector will inspect the premises for verifying the correctness.
After the inspection is over, Competent person will be asked to report for interview.
Once all the above process are over appropriate authority will issue drug license.
Applicant will receive a message on the registered mobile number to get his sanctioned license.
Applicant shall download the license 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.

Apply In Person:

To Apply for Drug License (Retail and Wholesale - Pharmacy), the applicant has to visit the Office of the Director of Drugs Control in Tamil Nadu. Find contacts:Link
Procure the application form from the office or download it from here:Link
Fill up the form correctly with all the necessary information
Provide photograph and signature wherever required
Make sure to attach all the "Required Documents".
Now submit the same to the concern authority along with the requisite "Fees".
The authority will inspect and verify the location and documents of the applicant
On successful verification, the license will be issued.
The applicant will be notified by the concerned authority.
Collect the license from the office of the drugs control department.

Required DocumentsEdit

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 & ContactsEdit

Drugs Controller,
258-261, Anna Salai,
Tahampet,
Chennai-600006
Phone:044-24321830/ 22440043 (R)
Fax: 24321830

Greater Chennai Corporation,
Sydenhams Rd, Kannappar Thidal,
Periyamet, Chennai – 600003,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Ph : +91 044-25619300 / 044-25384438
e-mail : [email protected]
Fax : 25383962.

Link for contact information: Link1 in the given page, please click on the "Contact Us" menu for contact details and Link

e-sevai
TamilNadu e - Governance Agency
807, 7th Floor,
PT Lee Chengalvarayan Naicker Building,
Anna Salai (Mount Road), Chennai - 600 002

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

EligibilityEdit

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

FeesEdit

Please pay as authority quote

ValidityEdit

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

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

30 days or as notified by the department

InstructionsEdit

Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

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 helpEdit

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

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