1. What is the minimum area prescribed to open a medical shop or wholesale distribution outlet?
The minimum area prescribed in the statute to start a
- a. Medical shop(Chemists and Druggists): 10sq mt.
- b. Wholesale outlet: 10sq mt
- c. Retail & Wholesale combined:15sq mt
2…Is a registered pharmacist must to run a medical shop (Chemists and Druggists)?
YES
3. Is a refrigerator must to start the medical shop?
YES
4 Is it a requirement to store all drugs in the refrigerator?
According to the labeling specifications certain drugs like Vaccines, Sera, Insulin Injections etc.,are required to be stored in the refrigerator.
5 .Is there any special license required to run 24 hrs Medical shop (Chemists and Druggists) ?
No special licence is required
6. Whether the presence of the registered pharmacist required through out the working hours?
Yes,
7. What measures to be taken if the stock of banned drug / not of standard quality drugs are available in the medical shop?
Immediately inform the concerned area Drugs Control Officer.
8. Is there any special license requirement for dealing in Veterinary drugs?
NO
9. Is it a requirement to display the original license?
Yes, the original license should be displayed in a prominent place. All the medical shops have been advised to display the photograph of the registered pharmacist along with the licence.
10. Whether a license is required for the sale of cosmetics?
No
Whether a separate license is required for the sale of drugs through motor vehicle?
YES
11. Is a registered pharmacist must for the sale of drugs in the wholesale?
NO, the sale of drug by wholesale shall be made either in the presence of registered pharmacist or in the presence of a person who shall be a graduate with 1 yr experience in dealing in drugs or a person who has passed S.S.L.C with 4years experience in dealing in drugs.
12. Can general items Eg: cosmetics, chocolates, mineral water etc be stored along with drugs in the licenced premises
YES
13. Can Ayurvedic drugs be stocked in the medical store & whether any license is required for dealing with Ayurvedic drugs?
Ayurvedic drugs can be stocked in the medical shop & no license is required to deal with the same.
14. Whether fresh licence is required to be obtained due to change in premises or change in constitution?
Yes, fresh licence is to be obtained if there is any change in premises or change in constitution of the firm.
15. Is it an offence to stock physician sample in sales premises?
YES
16. Can the refrigerator be switched off after the working hours of the medical store?
No, at any point of time the refrigerator should be on & should be in working conditions.
17. Do we require to inform if there is any change in the registered pharmacist?
Yes, and relevant documents of the newly appointed registered pharmacist are to be submitted to the concerned licensing authority & necessary endorsement on the license is to be obtained immediately.