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Wholesale Drug License in India - Form 20B 21B & Form 19


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    Wholesale Drug License (Form 20B, 21B) - Form 20B Drug License – Overview

    According to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, the State Licensing Authority can grant a license. It can be used for the sale or distribution of drugs in India. The license can be issued under Drugs and Cosmetics Rules to sell, stock, exhibit, or offer for sale or distribute drugs in India. The license can be issued for various products. These include drugs, biologicals, medical devices, and in-vitro diagnostics. State Licensing Authority (SLA) is the regulatory authority associated with this service. To obtain this license, an individual is required to apply to the State Licensing Authority. The Competent Authority would then carry out an inspection. After inspection they will grant a wholesale license.
    Wholesale-License-Form-20B-21B

    Who Can Apply?

    The applicant who wishes to store, distribute and sale the drugs in wholesale.

    Wholesale License in India

    How To Apply?

    The Applicant must follow the following process:

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      Creation of login ID on the respective State Licensing Authority website/portal

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      Filing of online data on the portal

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      Uploading of documents as per the checklist

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      Payment of government fee on the portal

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      Submission of application on the portal as well as hard copy in the respective State Licensing Authority

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    Validity

    The wholesale drug license obtained would remain valid lifetime. Unless the regulatory authority suspends or cancels the license.

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    Fee Involved

    For issuing a drug wholesale license, the applicant is required to pay 1500 INR for each license. The applicant must also submit a retention fee after every five years.

    Important Documents

    Important Documents

    To obtain a license for the sale or distribution of drugs in India, the applicant must submit the following list of documents:

     
    • Layout and area of the facility
    • List of directors, proof of ownership
    • Proof of ownership, and partnership deed
    • Biodata and credentials of the registered pharmacist or competent person
    • Invoices for refrigerator and air-conditioning system
    • System generated form and affidavits

    Timeline to get Form 19 from State Licensing Authority

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    Essential Tips

    The applicant looking for permission license for the sale or distribution of drugs must ensure these essentials are followed

     
    • The facility should meet the criteria of the State Master Development Plan, if any.
    • The facility should not be less than 10 square meters.
    • Proof of identities like aadhar card, pan card, and/or passport of directors and registered pharmacist.
    • The registered pharmacist should have a graduate degree and one year of experience in dealing drugs.
    • The owner should provide proof of ownership.
    Expert Advise

    The electric bill of the premises is a mandatory requirement.

    If the commercial facility exists on a Delhi Development Authority allotted plot or flat, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi must issue a conversion charge receipt and necessary documents.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can a wholesale license holder sell drugs in retail?

    No, they can only sell drugs in wholesale.

    Will the same wholesale license remain applicable during a change in constitution or shifting of premises?

    No, the individual must apply for the respective change and get a new wholesale license.

    Will an individual with no graduation degree but with more than five years of dealing with drugs be eligible to be a competent person?

    Yes, but the person should be SSLC passed and have a minimum of four years experience in dealing with drugs.

    Licensing Authority for Wholesale license?

    State Licensing Authorities.

    What is the validity of wholesale drug license?

    The wholesale drug license is valid perpetually; however, retention fee shall be submitted every 5 years.

    Is there common/single portal for applying drug wholesale license for each state?

    No. Each and every state have their own respective portal. e.g.

    • For Delhi: xlnIndia: https://xlnindia.gov.in/Home_xln.aspx
    • For UP: niveshmitra: https://niveshmitra.up.nic.in/
    • For Haryana: investharyana: https://investharyana.in/#/

    Is single wholesale drug license used for Drugs, Biological and Medical Devices?

    Yes. Wholesale drug license is same for medical device, drugs and Biologicals