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REGISTRATION · REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Drug Licence

Anyone who manufactures, sells, stocks or distributes drugs and cosmetics in India needs a drug licence. We assess the right licence — wholesale, retail or manufacturing — and manage the application with the drug authority.

3–8 weeks
turnaround
Renewable
licence
Pharma
mandatory

Quick facts

ISSUED BY
State / Central Drug Authority
TYPES
Wholesale · retail · manufacturing
TIMELINE
3–8 weeks
VALIDITY
Renewable (periodic)
GOVERNS
Drugs & Cosmetics Act

01 · OVERVIEW

What a drug licence covers

Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, a licence is required to manufacture, sell, stock, distribute or import drugs and cosmetics. The type depends on the activity — wholesale, retail, manufacturing or import — and typically requires a qualified pharmacist or competent person and approved premises.

WHEN YOU NEED IT

  • Manufacturing drugs or cosmetics.
  • Wholesaling or retailing pharma products.
  • Importing drugs or medical products.
  • Distributing or stocking medicines.

02 · OUR SERVICE

What’s included when we handle it

A done-for-you registration — we take it from assessment to an issued licence or approval.

  • Applicability assessment
  • Documentation preparation
  • Authority application filing
  • Licence / registration issued
  • Compliance guidance
  • Renewals & amendments

03 · CHECKLIST

Documents you’ll need

Have these ready and we can move fast. Missing something? We’ll tell you up front.

  • 01Premises proof

    Ownership or rent agreement.

  • 02Pharmacist / competent person

    Qualification & consent.

  • 03Business proof

    Incorporation / partnership deed.

  • 04Layout plan

    Of the premises.

  • 05Identity proof

    Of proprietor / directors.

  • 06Product details

    Categories handled.

04 · HOW IT WORKS

The process, step by step

No jargon, no chasing — here’s exactly how we take it from start to issued.

  1. Assess your obligation

    We confirm what registration or licence applies.

  2. Prepare documentation

    We compile forms and supporting documents.

  3. File with the authority

    We submit and follow up on your behalf.

  4. Review / inspection

    We support any query or inspection.

  5. Licence issued

    Your registration or licence is granted.

05 · KEEP GOING

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06 · FAQ

Drug Licence — your questions

Straight answers on eligibility, timeline and what to expect.

Which drug licence do I need?

It depends on your activity — wholesale, retail, manufacturing or import. We assess and apply for the right one.

Do I need a pharmacist?

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How long does a drug licence take?

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Is the drug licence renewable?

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GET STARTED

Get your drug licence and trade compliantly.

We’ll assess the right licence and manage the drug-authority application so you can manufacture, sell or import pharma products legally.

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