Drug License

Following are the types of license required in India:

• Manufacturing License– Certificate issued to a business that manufactures drugs inclusive of allopathic/ homeopathy drugs.
• Sale License – License issued for the sale of drugs. It has the following bifurcations:
  – Wholesale Drug License
  – Retail Drug License
  – Restricted Drugs
• Loan License – License issued to a business that does not own the manufacturing unit but uses the manufacturing facilities of another licensee.
• Import License – License issued for the import of drugs.
• Multi-Drug License – License issued to businesses that own pharmacies in multiple states with the same name.

1. Pharmacist/ Competent Individual: The pharmacist must be qualified in the case of a retail business. In case of a wholesale business, the individual must be a graduate with 1-year experience or an undergraduate with 4 years experience.
2. Space Requirement: The other significant requirement is space that is the space of the pharmacy/unit.
– For both wholesale and retail authorization – 15 sq meters.
– In all other cases – 10 square meters.
– The clear height of the sales premises shall be as per the guidelines laid down under the National Building Code of India, 2005.

3. Storage Facility: The other important requirement is storage facility since some drugs require being stored in low temperatures, refrigerators and air conditioners are a must.

• It is compulsory to be owned by all kinds of drugs and cosmetic businesses.
• Every pharmacy business needs to comply with the terms and conditions of the license.
• The drug marketing license can be granted in two premises:
  – Commercial premises
  – Other premises independent of residence.
• The license should be displayed at the centre of premises.
• It is compulsory to own a drug license in each state-run if you are functioning in two or more states.
• Those who have migrated will need to fill another form.

Following documents are required with application form:

• Constitution of the firm (MOA/AOA)
• Photo ID proof of proprietor/partner/director
• Copy of Property paper (If owned property)
• Copy of Rent agreement (If rented property)
• Site Plan and key plan of the locations
• Refrigerator invoice and details
• Affidavit regarding compliance of MPD 2021 (if premises are located on DDA residential flat/ plot/ building

It might be a little complex procedure to obtain a drug license in India but with the help ASA you don’t have to worry about it.

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