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DRUG LICENSE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS IN INDIA

The Drug License can be defined as a process of providing permission to an applicant or firm to carry on the business of pharmacy or pharmaceutical activity in a particular area or region.

It includes business activities such as drugs ,medications , cosmetic products being sold as a retailer or manufacturer.

It must be noted that any person can do any pharmacy business without the license ,otherwise it will be considered as an offence and strict action will be taken against the person involved. One should always obtain a drug license to do the pharmacy business.

The pharmacy business is governed under the drug and cosmetics act 1940.It includes ayurvedic , allopathic , homeopathic drugs and the person doing the business should be very much concerned as any medicine that may cause harm to the consumer may be held responsible and will be charged against the offence.

The drug license can be obtained through proper process and will take approx.45 to 60 days to get the drug license from the concerned department of state.In case the business is been runned in more than one state then separate license is needed to be obtained from the drug license department of the concerned state.

The drug license in India are classified into three types namely -

  • The manufacturing license
  • The Sales license
  • The Loan license

It must be noted that the sales license is further divided into different categories namely -

  • The Wholesale license
  • The Retail license
  • The license which is restricted to only general store business activity.

Reviewed by: BIATConsultant CA, CS, legal, tax, finance, and compliance expert team.

Last reviewed: May 28, 2026.

Important note: Timelines, government fees, professional fees, document requirements, and approvals depend on the applicable authority, applicant profile, document readiness, and current regulatory process.

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What documents needed for drug license in India?

The documentation required to obtain the drug license for the pharmaceutical company in India is being highlighted below :

1] The companies or firm constitution i.e Article of association and memorandum of association

2] The documents and the papers of the owned property where the business activity will be carried on.

3] The ID proof of the partners ,directors or individual owner of the business

4] In case of rented property , the rent agreement is needed to be provided.

5] The major plans and the site of the premises or place of business

6] The details of the refrigerator in business use along with the invoice of it

7] The documentation of the registered pharmacist

8] All essential degrees and certificates and marksheets will be required along with the registration certificate to the Pharmacy council of the concerned state.

9] A letter of appointment along with the bio data of the applicant

10] One can also provide any type of experience certificate also

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