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Uganda - Obtain a Trading License-Pharmacy-Grade I

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Licence or Permit for Pharmaceutical Business Grade I can be obtained from National Drug Authority secretariat.
  2. The Applicant must be accompanied by the commitment letter/letter of acceptance by the Pharmacist.
  3. Fill up the appropriate application form as described by the National Drug Authority.
  4. The applicant should attach the following documents to support the application.
    • A certified copy of the articles and Memorandum of association
    • Partnership Deed showing the supervising pharmacist
    • Partners of the firm.
    • A sketch plan of the premises.
    • The certificates of registration of the supervising pharmacist.
    • Certificate of registration of the auxiliary pharmacy staff
  5. The application must be accompanied by a detailed set of plans for the premises, and the application fee.
  6. After filling the form the applicants shall proceed to pay for licenses to operate pharmacies and drug shops should pay the relevant fees within their area using NDA bank slips.
  7. Then the applicant shall apply for a certificate of suitability of premises and a Licence to operate a retail pharmacy and wholesale pharmacy.
  8. The next step shall be the inspection of the proposed pharmacy premises and shall be conducted within 20 days from the date of receipts of the completed application.
  9. The National Drug Authority shall notify the applicant of this approval and then a Licence to operate a pharmacy shall be issued.
  10. Collect your Pharmaceutical business Grade I Licence from where your application was submitted within a day from the date the application was received at municipality in case there is no rejection.
  11. In case the application is rejected the applicant shall be notified in writing.
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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Clearance from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives for non-nationals.
  • Approval from National Drug Authority.
  • Services/business-registration/registering-a-new-company.
  • For new business - original certificate of registration (Business name)
  • Certificate of incorporation (Company)
  • A approval letter from Uganda Registration Services Bureau.
  • Original KCCA receipt for the previous year indicating existing business
  • Original rent and tenancy agreement from the Land lord for the new business.
  • Original trading License for the previous year for already existing business.
  • Certificate of suitability of premises
  • Licence to operate a retail Pharmacy
  • Certificate of Full Name as a Pharmacist
  • A dully filled application form for certificate suitability of premises.
  • A dully filled application form for the Licence.
  • Evidence of payment of prescribed fees.
  • Memorandum and articles association ,certificate of incorporation in case of body corporate and partnership deed in case of partnership.
  • Certified copies of company form 20 and company resolution appointing the directors in the company one of whom must be a pharmacist.
  • Sketch plan of the premises taking into consideration the minimum floor area of wholesale, retail and additional storage area.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

National Drug Authority - Head Office,
Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue (opposite TWED plaza)
Kampala, Uganda
P. O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 [0]417 788 100
Directorate of Product Safety : +256 [0]417 788 124
Directorate of Inspectorate Services : +256 [0]417 788 129
Email : [email protected]
Website :Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Any person of 18 years carrying out business in Municipality/Division/Town/City/Kampala City Council Authority’s jurisdiction.
  • Except those who are exempted under Section 8(2) of the Trade Licensing Act are eligible to obtain Trading license to operate a Pharmacy Grade I.

FeesEdit

License Fee:

  • (a) Grade I - 600,000 Ugshs
  • (b) Grade II - 315,000 Ugshs
  • (c) Grade III - 240,000 Ugshs
  • (d) Grade IV - 126,000 Ugshs

Renewal Fee:

  • (a) Grade I - 600,000 Ugshs
  • (b) Grade II - 315,000 Ugshs
  • (c) Grade III - 240,000 Ugshs
  • (d) Grade IV - 126,000 Ugshs

Division Charges within Kampala.

  • UGX 1,060,000 Central division Within Kampala
  • UGX 645,000 Other divisions Within Kampala
  • UGX 276,000 Municipal Outside Kampala
  • UGX 276,000 Rural Outside Kampala

ValidityEdit

Validity: 1 Year.

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

Application Form

Processing TimeEdit

  • Maximum Processing Time: 2 Days

Related VideosEdit

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InstructionsEdit

  • All pharmacies in private hospital, medical centers and other institution must apply for license from National Drug Authority.
  • A new pharmacy that has been issued with a Licence to operate a pharmacy shall have a clear vision sign post indicating the name and type of out lets.
  • A pharmacy may be licensed to operate in other areas. In that case the minimum distance from an existing nearby pharmacy will be 100 meters.
  • Dual application for both a wholesaler and retail pharmacy shall not be accepted.

Required InformationEdit

  • Customer name
  • Business Name
  • List of auxiliary staff
  • Commitment letter of the pharmacist
  • Commitment letter of the auxiliary staff
  • National Drag Authority invoice.
  • Information on the premises i.e. rented House or owned.
  • Name of Proposed License Holder (if a limited company please state country and year of registration)
  • License Number (if known)
  • Business Details
  • Address of principal premises
  • Exact location of premises to which this application relates
  • Specific Activities in respect of which this application is made
  • Structure and Capital formation


Need for the DocumentEdit

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Information which might helpEdit

  • It is a joint responsibility of the applicant or owner of the pharmacy to ensure that the certificate of the in-charge and auxiliary staff submitted to National Drug Authority are valid and authentic.
  • All applicants should collect application forms from the following locations:
  • District Assistant Drug Inspector (DDI) based in the office of the DHO in every district.
  • Regional office located at the following locations:
  1. Central Region-Premier complex Nakawa.
  2. South Eastern Region-Rippon Gardens, jinja
  3. Eastern Region-Kwapa Road, Tororo
  4. Northern Region-Erute Road,Lira
  5. Western Region- Mugwana Center,Plot30,Old Toro Road, Hoima
  6. South Western Region-Kamukuzi, Mbarara
  7. West Nile Region-Plot1 Mt. Wati Road Anafiyo-Arua NDA headquarters, Plot No. 46-48. Lumumba Avenue, Kampala

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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