PHARMACY LICENSE IN DUBAI

For several years, Dubai has served as the ultimate center for nearly all kinds of companies. The government's efforts to make Dubai a pro-business center have been fruitful, as investors and business entrepreneurs from all over the world and across various industries have continued to migrate to the city. Apart from tourism and hospitality, the country has a lot of opportunities for healthcare enterprises of all sorts to thrive. It is one of the UAE's fastest-growing sectors, which is one of the reasons why pharmacies are encouraged to open in the region.

The Ministry of Health regulates the healthcare industry in Dubai, issuing licenses as well as all registration books and controlled drug prescription pads to pharmacists. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) was created in 2007 with the primary goal of encouraging foreign investors to invest in healthcare in Dubai and providing a robust regulatory framework for those wishing to open pharmacies or other types of health facilities in the Emirate.

PROCEDURE

To obtain a pharmacist license in the UAE, you must first complete two crucial steps:

1. Registering of License

2. Issuance of License

The Dubai Health Authority has established a robust regulatory regime that must be implemented by those interested in establishing a pharmaceutical business in Dubai.

1. Pharmacy License Registration in Dubai

The procedures for obtaining a pharmacy license in Dubai are shown below:

1. Fill out the license application form and email it to the Health Regulation Department (HRD). The program contains the following features:

• HRD e-licensing process submission of the latest health facility licensure application form

• The planned general site, along with the amount of the land plot

• The planned floor plans are seen schematically, with each space numbered and named, as well as a general cross-section of the building.

1. The HRD will perform a thorough examination of the requested content after obtaining the applicant's form to assess its suitability for further processing.

2. After that, HRD will give you an initial acceptance.

3. This letter would be expected to complete the pharmacy's licensing processes for local authorities such as the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai or similar licensing bodies to issue a trade license (i.e. free zones authorities)

4. If the application is rejected, the applicant will be sent a full list of shortcomings to address, and the applicant will be allowed to re-submit the application with the appropriate fees.

2. Pharmacy License Issuance in Dubai

Here are the steps to getting a pharmacy license after you've completed the application process.

1. The owner has to submit an online request for final inspection through the e-licensing system of HRD, upon which an onsite pre-optional assessment will be conducted

2. For the license to be approved, the owner must satisfy the following requirements:

• To oversee the pharmacy, appoint a pharmacist in charge. Keep in mind that pharmacists' credentials must meet DHA's specifications.

• Employ a sufficient number of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are DHA approved.

• Provide appropriate facilities following DHA specifications and the pharmacy's services.

1. The HRD will grant the licence after the onsite inspection and satisfying the DHA standards.

2. For one year, the pharmacy license is valid.

When it comes to starting a pharmacy business in Dubai, the Dubai Health Authority has a few criteria that you should be aware of.

• The licence must include the pharmacy's name and address, the DED licence number, and the validity date of the licence.

• The DHA pharmacy license must be prominently displayed in the establishment.

• The pharmacy must therefore clearly display the facility's operating hours.

• If you're renting a space for a pharmacy, the total area should be at least 30 square meters.

• A local UAE supporter is expected to obtain a trade license for your company if you are working on the mainland, in addition to the DHA license

Pharmacy License Renewal in Dubai

The steps for renewal of pharmacy license are as follows:

1. Up to 90 days before the license expires, a renewal application must be sent through the ‘Sheryan' e-licensing scheme.

2. The license shall meet all conditions for renewal.

3. Failure to extend the license would result in the existing licence expiring on its last effective date. And the pharmacy will face financial fines as a result.

4. After meeting the HRD criteria for re-licensure assessment, the DHA Pharmacy license will be extended for a year.

5. A pharmacy license that has not been extended for six months will be found null and void.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Duly filled application form

2. Preliminary approval for a pharmacy location, as well as a tenancy agreement

3. Location blueprints with approved architectural plans

4. a copy of your visa, a copy of your business license, and a copy of your pharmacy license

5. Certificates and a list of all of the pharmacy's workers

To prevent fines and breaches, it is necessary to remember the ownership constraints when preparing to open a pharmacy. In most states, there is an argument to be made about having more than one license, but getting an exception to the territorial possession limits is more complicated.