What is Retail / Wholesale Drug License in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Retail / Wholesale Drug License in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a statutory approval required for sale of pharmaceutical products through a retail pharmacy, wholesale drug business or combined retail and wholesale business.
It is one of the most essential approvals required by pharmacy shops, medical stores, drug distributors and persons intending to sell drugs. The license confirms that the applicant has registered through the Drug License Portal and is permitted to carry on drug sale business subject to compliance with applicable conditions.
Which authority grants Drug License in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Drug License in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is processed through the Drug License Portal of the Directorate of Health Services, Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
The application is submitted online through the portal. After verification of application, documents, payment and premises inspection, the Director of Health Services issues the drug license, which can be downloaded by the applicant.
| Particulars | Details |
| Service Name | Retail / Wholesale Drug License |
| Portal | Drug License Portal |
| URL | https://druglicense.andaman.gov.in |
| Application Type | New / Retention Application |
| License Category | Retail, Wholesale or Retail and Wholesale |
| Payment Portal | Bharatkosh |
| New License Timeline | 15 days, subject to satisfactory verification of premises and documents |
| Renewal Timeline | 07 days, subject to satisfactory verification of premises and documents |
| Certificate Download | Downloadable from the Drug License Portal |
Availability of Drug License: Timeline and Process
| Particulars | Details |
| Time of application | Before starting retail or wholesale sale of drugs |
| How to access | Application is filed online through Drug License Portal |
| Registration method | Click on New / Retention Application |
| Application tracking | Through applicant registration number and mobile number |
| Mode of payment | Online payment through Bharatkosh |
| Site visit | Conducted by DCA official after receipt of complete application |
| License issue | Issued by Director of Health Services after verification |
| Download | Certificate can be downloaded directly from the portal |
For now, the Retail / Wholesale Drug License application is submitted online through the Drug License Portal.
Structure of Drug License Application
The Drug License application is filed online and contains applicant details, shop details, pharmacist details, drug category, storage details, photo upload, document upload, fee payment and certificate download.
Part A - Applicant and Shop Details
| Applicant Details | Shop Details |
| Applicant name | Shop name |
| Mobile number | Shop address |
| Application type | Retail / Wholesale / Retail and Wholesale |
| Registration number | Category of drugs to be sold |
| Application for | Particulars of special storage accommodation |
The applicant is required to open the Drug License Portal and click on New / Retention Application. For registration, the applicant should click on New and fill the required details.
Part B - Pharmacist and Drug Details
| Pharmacist Details | Drug Details |
| Details of pharmacist | Category of drug to be sold |
| Registered pharmacist certificate | Special storage accommodation |
| Qualification certificate | Refrigerator / racks / shelves, wherever applicable |
| Acceptance of job declaration | Details as required in the application |
The applicant is required to provide pharmacist details and select the category of drugs proposed to be sold.
Part C - Upload Photo and Documents
| Upload Details | Particulars |
| Applicant photo | Passport size photo of applicant |
| Pharmacist photo | Passport size photo of pharmacist |
| Document type | Select document type from portal |
| Document upload | Upload required documents |
| Submit | Submit the uploaded documents |
The applicant is required to check application status by entering application registration number and mobile number. After that, applicant / pharmacist photo and required documents should be uploaded.
Who is required to obtain Retail / Wholesale Drug License?
Retail / Wholesale Drug License is required by every person or entity intending to carry on the business of sale of drugs in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The license is required for retail pharmacy, wholesale drug business and combined retail and wholesale business.
Applicability of Drug License
Drug License is applicable to applicants who intend to sell pharmaceutical products under retail, wholesale or retail and wholesale category.
| Sl. No. | Category | Applicability |
| 1 | Retail Drug License | Required for retail sale of drugs through pharmacy / medical store |
| 2 | Wholesale Drug License | Required for wholesale sale of drugs |
| 3 | Retail and Wholesale Drug License | Required where both retail and wholesale sale of drugs are carried on |
| 4 | New Application | Required before starting the business |
| 5 | Renewal / Retention | Required for continuation of existing license |
The applicant is required to select the correct category at the time of registration on the Drug License Portal.
Documents/details required to file Drug License application
- Passport size photocopy of applicant and pharmacist.
- Declaration by the Proprietor / Partner / Director / Competent Person / Registered Pharmacist with proof of residential address.
- Proof of residential address such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License or Voter ID.
- Partnership deed in case of partnership firm.
- List of Directors downloaded from MCA website and signed by Company Secretary / Managing Director, in case of company.
- Affidavit under section 34 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 on ₹20 stamp paper signed by one of the Directors of the company, in case of company.
- Declaration of the Registered Pharmacist regarding acceptance of job on ₹20 Non-Judicial stamp paper in prescribed proforma.
- Declaration of the Proprietor regarding full time employment of Pharmacist on ₹20 Non-Judicial stamp paper in prescribed proforma.
- Declaration of the Proprietor cum Pharmacist on ₹20 Non-Judicial stamp paper in prescribed proforma duly signed by public notary, if the pharmacist himself is a proprietor.
- Declaration of the Proprietor regarding non-conviction under Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules on ₹20 Non-Judicial stamp paper in prescribed proforma.
- Declaration of building owner regarding no objection for conducting the business of retail drugs on ₹20 Non-Judicial stamp paper in prescribed proforma.
- Self-attested copy of Registered Pharmacist certificate, renewal up to date, affixed with latest original photograph and signature of the candidate.
- Self-attested copy of qualification certificate of the Registered Pharmacist.
- Copy of rent / lease deed in case of rental premises.
- Invoice of newly purchased refrigerator in the name of shop / proprietor.
- Sketch map showing the location in the premises.
- Photocopy of the premises run by the applicant.
Drug License Fees
Application fee is payable online through Bharatkosh after submission of application, photos and documents.
| Type of Application | Government Fee |
| Retail | ₹3,000 |
| Wholesale | ₹3,000 |
| Retail and Wholesale | ₹6,000 |
The applicant is required to click on Pay Application Fee and confirm the payment. On confirmation, the portal redirects the applicant to Bharatkosh for payment.
Site Visit and Inspection Requirements
The DCA official conducts inspection of the premises / unit after receipt of complete application.
| Inspection Point | Requirement |
| Area of outlet | Minimum 100 sq. feet for Retail / Wholesale |
| Combined license area | Minimum 150 sq. feet for Retail and Wholesale |
| Storage condition | Racks, refrigerator and proper storage for drugs |
| Cold storage drugs | Refrigerator required wherever applicable |
| Retail premises | Premises should be RCC structure and located on ground floor |
| Inspection report | Submitted by DCA official to Drug Controller |
Timeline for Approval
| Particulars | Timeline |
| New Drug License | 15 days, subject to satisfactory verification of premises and documents |
| Renewal | 07 days, subject to satisfactory verification of premises and documents |
The timeline is subject to completion of application, document verification, premises verification and fee confirmation.
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