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About this service

This service allows customers to apply for a license  a community or compounding pharmacy, whether independent or within a health facility.for a new facility.

Service process

Required documents

  • Initial approval (owner profile check & primary inspection):

    • A copy of the owner's valid passport

    • A copy of the owner's family book

    • A copy of a valid ID card

    • Recent color photographs

    • An introductory statement filled out exclusively by the owner and the responsible pharmacist (the statement is available at Customer Happiness Centers)

    • The site’s architectural drawing approved by an engineering consultant office

    • Location photos

  • License initial approval for new facility:

    • Affection plan attested by the municipality

    • A copy of the establishment lease agreement

    • A copy of the trade name reservation

  • Final inspection and final approval of the license for new facility:

    • A valid copy of the trade license issued by the Department of Economic Development

    • A copy of the license of the pharmacist responsible for the pharmaceutical facility

    • A valid copy of the certificate of conformity with preventive safety requirements issued by Civil Defense

    • A list of partners

Conditions and requirements

The following technical and health conditions must be met in pharmacy:

In case of applying for a pharmacy license, the applicant should follow Ministerial Circular No. (932) Regarding the Health and Technical Conditions that Must be Met in Private Pharmacies. Click the link to view the circular:
https://mohap.gov.ae/w/ministerial-decree-no.-932-of-the-year-2012-regarding-the-health-and-technical-conditions-that-must-be-met-in-private-pharmacies

Service completion duration

3 working days

Service fees

Fees for initial inspection:  AED 1,000 per inspection
Initial approval fee:1,000 AED 
Final inspection fee: AED 1,000 per inspection

Final license fees: AED 7,500
 

Service channels

  • MOHAP website: www.mohap.gov.ae
  • MOHAP smart app

SDGs Goals

Service locations

Support

Payment channels

  • E-payment

Target audience

Community or compounding pharmacy

Resources

Service category

Sub service category

Pharmaceutical enterprises services

Main service

Medical Establishment Licencing and Registration

Service code

110-03-020-000

Service classification

  • Government to business

Service type

Transactional

Sub service type

Variation

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Number of transactions

4925

Notes

Manufacturing facilities of pharmaceuticals and medical device:

This service is linked to various services from other government agencies, including:

  • Ministry of Interior - Obtaining the Approval for the Introductory Statement of the Subjected Facility's Owner(s)
  • Departments of Economic Development - Registration of Trade Name
  • Ministry of Health and Prevention - Licensing of Medical Professionals and Pharmacists
  • Departments of Economic Development - Issuance of Trade License
  • Civil Defense - Issuance of Civil Defense Certificate
  • MOCCAE- Issuing the Environmental Compliance Certificate

This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.

Frequently asked questions

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This service allows customers to apply for a license  a community or compounding pharmacy, whether independent or within a health facility.for a new facility.

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Main service

Medical Establishment Licencing and Registration

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Service code

110-03-020-000

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