Uganda - Obtain Suitability Certificate to Operate a Pharmacy

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Procedure

1. All applicant for new pharmacies retail and wholesale shall apply for certificate of suitability of premises to operate a retail and wholesale pharmacy from Municipal Council Authority near your Location.
2. Fill up the appropriate application form as described by the Municipal council.
3. After filling the form proceed to pay the prescribed fee.
4. Collect your suitability certificate to operate a pharmacy from where your application was submitted within a day from the date the application was received at municipality in case there is no rejection.

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Required Documents

• Dully filled application form for certificate of suitability of premises.
• Dully filled application form for the Licence.
• Evidence of payment of prescribed fees.
• Memorandum and articles of association in case of a body *corporate and partnership deed in case of partnership.
• Evidence that one of the director in the company is a pharmacist.
• A Sketch plan of the premises taking into place the consideration the minimum floor area for wholesale, retail and additional storage area.
• Certified copy of the certificate of registration of the supervising pharmacist.
• Commitment letters from the supervising pharmacist and professional auxiliary staff.
• Certificate copy of a valid certificate of registration/enrollment with the relevant professional body for the professional auxiliary.
• For wholesale/retail pharmacy (veterinary) a copy of certificate of the qualified veterinary profession.

Office Locations & Contacts

The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda - Head Office,
Pharmacy House,
Plot 1847
Kyambogo Banda
P.O.Box 3774
Kampala Uganda
Tel: +256 414 348 796 / +256 392174280
Email: psupc@psu.or.ug
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National Drug Authority - Head Office,
Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue (opposite TWED plaza)
Kampala, Uganda
P. O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 [0]417 788 100
Directorate of Product Safety : +256 [0]417 788 124
Directorate of Inspectorate Services : +256 [0]417 788 129
Email : ndaug@nda.or.ug
Website :Link

Eligibility

• Any person of 18 years carrying out a pharmacy business in Municipality/Division/Town/City/Kampala City Council Authority’s jurisdiction.
• Except those who are exempted under Section 8(2) of the Trade Licensing Act are eligible to obtain suitability certificate to operate a pharmacy.

Fees

Fees for Retail Pharmacy within Kampala
Application fees:
Inspection for suitability of premises Central division 1,060,000/=
Application for a Licence other divisions 645,000/=

Fees for Retail Pharmacy outside Kampala
Inspection for suitability 276,000
Application for a Licence Rural Areas 276,000/=

Fees for Wholesale Pharmacy within Kampala
Inspection for suitability Central division 1,070,000/=
Application for a Licence Other division 652,500/=

Fees for Wholesale Pharmacy outside Kampala
Inspection for suitability of premises Municipal Areas 282,000/=
Application for a Licence Rural Areas 250,000/=

Validity

Validity: 1 Year.

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Processing Time

Maximum processing time 14 days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name and qualifications of the pharmacist who is to supervise the operations at the premises.
• Payment of prescribed fee.
• The plan of the premises.
• Where buildings are to be constructed, the plans of the buildings.

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