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Business License

About Retail/Pharmacy Drug LICENSE

A Retail Drug License is an official authorization issued by the State Drug Control Department under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It permits individuals or businesses to sell, stock, exhibit, or distribute medicines to the general public.

Who Requires This License?

This license is mandatory for:

  • Opening a medical store or pharmacy
  • Selling medicines directly to customers
  • Dispensing prescription-based drugs
  • Running a chemist shop

Types of Retail Drug Licenses:


  1. Retail Drug License (Allopathic) – For the sale of allopathic medicines
  2. Retail Drug License (Ayurvedic / Homeopathic) – For the sale of Ayurvedic or Homeopathic medicines

    3. Complete Checklist of RETAIL/PHARMACY DRUG LICENSE

    1. LOCATION PLAN & SITE PLAN
    2. RENT AGREEMENT (OWNERSHIP PROOF)
    3. RENT RECEIPT
    4. MEMORANDUM OF ARTICLE & ASSOCIATION OF ARTICLE
    5. LATEST LIST OF DIRECTORS
    6. ELECTRICITY BILL
    7. COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENT PERSON/STATE REGISTERED PHARMACIST (X,XII & DIPLOMA/DIGREE MARKSHEETS OR PASSING CERTIFICATE)
    8. PROOF OF ADDRESS (ADHAR CARD,PAN CARD/VOTER ID CARD)
    9. APPOINTMENT LETTER OF COMPETENT PERSON/PHARMACIST
    10. EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENT PERSON/PHARMACIST
    11. BOARD OF RESOLUTION ONLY FOR PVT. LTD
    12. RECEIPT OF REFRIGRATOR
    13. PHOTOGRAPH OF PROPRIETOR/PHARMACIST/DIRECTORS/COMPETENT PERSON & MOBILE NO.
    14. AREA REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION (110/120 Sq ft & HEIGHT 10 ft)
    15. CONVERSION CHARGE SHOULD BE MANDATORY /NOC FROM MCD DEPARTMENT.

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