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Preparation of Drug Licence application with applicant, establishment, premises, licence category and qualified person details.
Assistance in preparing Form 19 for grant or renewal of Retail or Wholesale Drugs Licence.
Review of covering letter, checklist, premises proof, layout plan, identity proof and constitution documents.
Guidance for competent person / supervisor documents, appointment letter, consent, qualification and experience proof.
Review of premises plan, layout, storage facility, building details and special storage requirements.
Support for inspection observations, deficiency compliance and final submission before licensing authority.
Select the closest business model. The licence should match your actual premises, drug sale activity, qualified person requirement and storage arrangement.
Suitable for pharmacies selling medicines from licensed premises with proper pharmacist, premises and document compliance.
Suitable for chemist shops and establishments involved in retail sale of drugs and medicines to customers.
Suitable for businesses selling, stocking, distributing or supplying drugs to retailers, hospitals or institutions.
Suitable for businesses dealing with medicines at stockist, super stockist or distribution level.
Suitable for businesses handling storage, forwarding, dispatch or distribution support for pharma companies.
Suitable for companies, partnership firms, LLPs and business entities applying for retail or wholesale drug licence.
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Wrong or incomplete Form 19 details may delay application scrutiny and approval.
Plan of premises / layout of location must clearly show the licensed premises details.
Appointment, consent, experience, degree, marks statement or affidavit may be required.
Premises, storage or layout observations raised by the Drugs Inspector must be complied with.
Incorrect applicant, premises, business or qualified person details may lead to rejection or cancellation.
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Prepare Form 19, covering letter, self-assessed checklist, premises documents, competent person documents, power of attorney and photo identity proof.
After acceptance, the application is forwarded to the Drugs Inspector for scrutiny and inspection.
The Drugs Inspector examines documents and inspects the premises, layout, storage and other details.
After compliance, the Drugs Inspector forwards the application to the Drugs Licensing Authority.
The Drugs Licensing Authority grants the licence after scrutiny, compliance and approval.
Documents may vary depending on applicant type, premises ownership, licence type and qualified person requirement.
Applicant photograph
ID proof of applicant, partners or directors
Business constitution Document
Electricity bill / property tax receipt
Site plan / layout plan of premises
Proof of premises area
Storage facility photographs, wherever required
Pharmacist registration certificate for retail licence
Competent person qualification / experience proof for wholesale licence
Ownership proof / rent agreement of premises
If you are planning to start or continue a retail or wholesale drug business in Hyderabad, obtaining a Drug Sales License is a mandatory requirement under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The license is required for carrying on the business of sale of medicines, whether through retail or wholesale mode. Here’s everything you will need to know.
A Drug Sales License in Hyderabad is granted under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the rules made thereunder. Depending on the nature of business, the license may be obtained in Form 20 and 21 for retail sale, or Form 20B and 21B for wholesale sale of drugs. The application is required to be made in the prescribed statutory forms along with supporting documents as specified under the rules.
The process involves submission of application, verification of documents, and inspection of the premises by the Drug Inspector before grant of license. The applicant is required to ensure that all prescribed conditions relating to premises, pharmacist or competent person, and documentation are complied with before applying.
A Drug Sales License is an approval required for carrying on the business of sale of drugs in Hyderabad. It applies to both retail and wholesale sale of medicines.
Retail Drug License is applicable where drugs are sold directly to consumers. Wholesale Drug License is applicable where drugs are sold to retailers, hospitals or other dealers.
The license is granted only after verification of documents and inspection of premises by the concerned authority.
| Particulars | Details |
| Retail License | Form 20 and Form 21 |
| Wholesale License | Form 20B and Form 21B |
| Household Remedies License | Form 20A and Form 21A |
Basic details relating to application for Retail and Wholesale Drug License in Hyderabad are as follows:
| Particulars | Details |
| Department | Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Telangana |
| Directorate | Directorate of Drugs Control |
| Competent Authority | Assistant Director of Drug Control of the respective district |
| Processing Time | 90 days after receipt of complete application |
| Fees | As per applicable Act and Rules |
| Payment | To be made through GRIPS before application |
| Particulars | Details |
| License Type | Retail Drug License / Wholesale Drug License / Household Remedies License |
| Applicable Location | Hyderabad |
| Governing Law | Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 |
| Retail License Forms | Form 20 and Form 21 |
| Wholesale License Forms | Form 20B and Form 21B |
| Household Remedies License Forms | Form 20A and Form 21A |
| Statutory Application Form for Retail / Wholesale | Form 19 |
| Statutory Application Form for Household Remedies | Form 19A |
| Key Person Required for Retail License | Registered Pharmacist |
| Key Person Required for Wholesale License | Competent Person / Registered Pharmacist, as applicable |
| Premises Requirement | Plan of premises showing carpet area, length, breadth and area in Sq.m |
| Company Requirement | List of Directors from MCA and affidavit under Section 34, if applicant is a company |
| Inspection Requirement | Original pharmacist certificate is required to be produced before the Drugs Inspector at the time of inspection for endorsement, in case of retail license |
The Drugs Control Directorate works as a public health measure through enforcement of the applicable drug laws.
The Directorate is entrusted with grant or retention of manufacturing and selling licences relating to allopathic drugs, homoeopathic medicines, cosmetics manufacturing licences, Blood Bank, surgical and medical device units.
It also carries out inspection of manufacturing process of sera or vaccines units, monitors and issues GMP and GLP certificates, including MSC, NVC, COPP and Free Sales Certificate, and approves quality control laboratory of medicines and cosmetics.
After submission, the application is processed by the department.
The form and submitted documents are verified. Inspection is conducted by the Senior Inspector or Inspector of Drug Control. The inspection report is submitted to the Assistant Director of Drug Control.
After completion of the departmental process, the competent authority communicates the decision to the applicant. If approved, the applicant can download or take print out of the license or approval.
The following laws and regulations are applicable:
| Sl. No. | Regulation |
| 1 | Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and rules formed thereunder |
| 2 | Drug Price Control Order, 2013 |
| 3 | Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 |
| 4 | Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954 |
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A Drug License is required under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 for any person engaged in the sale, distribution or storage of medicines in Hyderabad.
At CharteredONE, complete support is provided for the entire licensing process, including initial assessment, preparation and verification of documents, filing of application through the portal and follow-up with the concerned authority.
The objective is to ensure that the application is filed correctly, documents are complete in all respects and the process is completed smoothly without delays or unnecessary queries.
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CharteredONE assists in preparing and filing the drug license application accurately. It ensures proper selection of license type, correct filling of online form, and complete documentation as per requirements to avoid delays or rejection.
CharteredONE helps in organizing and verifying all required documents including premises proof, pharmacist details, and affidavits. It also supports in responding to queries raised by the competent authority during the application process.
CharteredONE provides end-to-end support from application to approval. It assists in tracking status, coordinating during inspection, and ensuring smooth completion of the process, including guidance after approval for compliance and record maintenance.
Here are some common questions we receive from our customers. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
The license is issued by the Assistant Director of Drug Control of the respective district under the Directorate of Drugs Control, Department of Health & Family Welfare.
The application is required to be filed online through the Drug License portal by registering, filling the form and uploading prescribed documents.
The processing time is 90 days after receipt of complete application in all respect.
Yes, the application, document submission and tracking are done through the online portal.
Documents include trade license, premises proof, pharmacist details, affidavits and other prescribed documents in PDF format.
The application is forwarded to the competent authority, verified by the Inspector and inspected before decision is taken.
Yes, the competent authority may ask for additional information or clarification if required.
The applicant can track the application online and receives updates through email or SMS alerts.
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