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Drug License Registration in India

Get Pharmacy & Wholesale Drug License with Legal Setup India – Trusted Compliance Experts

To start a pharmacy, chemist shop, or drug manufacturing business in India, obtaining a Drug License is mandatory under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. At Legal Setup India, we provide expert support for Drug License registration in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and across India – ensuring complete compliance and hassle-free approvals.

What is a Drug License?

A Drug License is a legal permit issued by the Drugs Control Department that allows individuals or businesses to legally sell, distribute, stock, or manufacture medicines and pharmaceutical products in India. Operating without a valid drug license is a punishable offence.

Types of Drug Licenses in India

Legal Setup India helps you obtain all major categories of Drug Licenses, depending on your business type:

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  • Retail Drug License (RDL)
    For chemists, pharmacists, and pharmacies selling drugs directly to consumers.

  • Wholesale Drug License (WDL)
    For distributors, stockists, and agents selling drugs in bulk to retailers.

  • Manufacturing Drug License
    For units involved in manufacturing allopathic, ayurvedic, or homeopathic drugs.

  • Loan License
    For using another manufacturer's premises for drug production.

  • Import License
    For businesses involved in the import of drugs from outside India.

Who Needs a Drug License?

A Drug License is mandatory for:

 

  • Pharmacy Stores & Chemists

 

  • Wholesale Drug Distributors

 

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

 

  • Hospitals and Clinics Dispensing Medicines

 

  • Ayurvedic & Homeopathic Medicine Suppliers

 

  • Online Pharmacy Portals

 

  • Cosmetic Manufacturers with Medicinal Claims

Documents Required for Drug License Registration

Here’s the standard document checklist (varies by license type):
 

  • Identity & Address Proof of Proprietor/Partners/Directors

 

  • Business Registration Certificate (GST / Company Incorporation)

 

  • Qualification & Experience Certificate of Pharmacist

 

  • Rent Agreement / Ownership Proof of Premises

 

  • Blueprint/Layout of Premises

 

  • Refrigerator Invoice (for storage of temperature-controlled medicines)
     

  • NOC from Municipal Authority (if required)

 

  • Declaration Form in prescribed format
     

  • Affidavit for Non-conviction & Compliance

 

Drug License Registration Process in Gujarat & India

  1. Free Consultation & Eligibility Check
     

  2. Document Preparation & Application Filing
     

  3. Pharmacist Appointment & Premises Verification
     

  4. Submission to State Drug Control Department
     

  5. Inspection by Drug Inspector
     

  6. License Issuance (with 5-year validity)

Drug License Registration Fees

  • Professional Fees Start from ₹9,999/- only  (varies by state & license type)

  • Processing Time: 15 to 25 Working Days

  • Validity: 5 Years (Renewable)

Why Choose Legal Setup India?

✔️ Trusted Drug License Consultants in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

✔️PAN India Registration Assistance

✔️ Licensed Pharmacist Support Available

✔️ 100% Online & Transparent Process

✔️ Affordable Pricing & Timely Delivery

✔️ Expert Guidance for Inspection & Renewal

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Start Your Pharmacy or Drug Distribution Business Legally!

Get your Drug License in Ahmedabad, Drug License in Gujarat, or anywhere in India with the trusted professionals at Legal Setup India. We offer expert help at every step – from documentation to department follow-ups.

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