License required to sell, stock, distribute, or manufacture drugs and medicines under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Drug License is mandatory for any business dealing with drugs, medicines, or cosmetics under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945. Types include: Retail Drug License (for pharmacies), Wholesale Drug License (for distributors), Manufacturing Drug License (for producers), and Loan License (third-party manufacturing). Issued by the State Drug Control Department.
Determine license type (Retail / Wholesale / Manufacturing) → Apply online on state drug control portal or CDSCO portal → Submit all required documents and details → Pay the applicable fee → Drug Inspector inspects premises → License issued upon approval
Choose Retail, Wholesale, or Manufacturing drug license
Apply on state Drug Control Administration portal
Submit all required documents including pharmacist details
Pay license fee applicable for your state
Drug Inspector inspects the premises
Drug license issued in Form 20/21 (retail) or Form 20B/21B (wholesale)