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India mein Drug Licence Registration: Step-by-Step Guide
Forms 20 / 21 / 20B, Competent Person rule, premises requirements, fees, inspector visit, aur timelines.
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India mein koi bhi pharmacy ya medical store chalane ke liye Drug Licence zaroori hai. Yahan poora process hai.
Drug Licence ke Types
- Form 20 & 21 — retail (consumers ko bechna)
- Form 20B & 21B — wholesale (retailers / hospitals ko bechna)
- Form 20C — rural areas mein general merchants ke liye restricted licence
Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai
Applicant ke paas Competent Person hona chahiye:
- Registered Pharmacist (D.Pharm ya B.Pharm holder)
- 1+ saal drug-dealing experience wala graduate (kuch restrictions ke saath)
Step-by-Step Process
1. Premises taiyaar karein
- Retail ke liye minimum 10 sq. metres
- Glass-door refrigerator lagaya hua ho
- Furniture aur fixtures ready
- Proper signage
2. Documents ikattha karein
| Document | Notes |
|---|
| Application Forms 19, 20, 21 | State Drug Control Dept. se |
| Site plan (key plan) | Dimensions ke saath blueprint |
| Affidavit | Proprietor + Pharmacist ka |
| Pharmacist Certificate | KSPC / MSPC registration |
| Rental agreement | Agar premises rent par hai |
| Refrigerator bill | Proof ke taur par |
| Fee challan | State norms ke hisaab se |
3. Application submit karein
Karnataka: drugs.kar.nic.in par online apply karein ya district drug control office jaayein.
4. Inspector visit
Drug Inspector verify karta hai:
- Area ki dimensions
- Refrigerator ki maujoodgi
- Pharmacist ki maujoodgi
- Storage conditions
5. Licence milta hai
Verification ke baad:
- Complete documents ke saath 30 – 60 din
- Corrections chahiye to 90 din tak
Approximate Fees
| State | Retail Fee |
|---|
| Karnataka | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Maharashtra | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Telangana | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 |
Renewal
Drug Licences har 5 saal mein renew hote hain (state norms ke hisaab se).
FAQ
Form 20 aur Form 21 mein kya farq hai?+
Form 20 Schedule H drugs cover karta hai; Form 21 Schedule C/C1 aur others. Complete retail pharmacy ke liye dono chahiye.
Drug Licence kitne saal valid hota hai?+
Zyada states mein 5 saal.
Karnataka mein online apply kar sakte hain?+
Haan — drugs.kar.nic.in.
Pharmacist ka hamesha rehna zaroori hai?+
Haan — Schedule H ke liye business hours mein Registered Pharmacist ka rehna zaroori hai.