Licence Types and Forms
Wholesale drug licence is issued in Form 20B and Form 21B. Restricted licence in pharmacy issued under Forms 20A and 21A to dealers, to sell drugs without supervision of a qualified person.
Medical device licence form MD-41 and medical drug licence form MD-19/20B/21B issued under 2017 regulations.
Licence Application Process
Required Documents
Documents required for licence application:
- Application form in prescribed format
- Covering letter with intent signed by applicant
- Fee deposit challan
- Declaration form in prescribed format
Processing
Licence applications are processed by the state food and drug administration. Different licences for import, manufacture, distribution, wholesale, retail.
Fees and Forms Clarification
Jan Aushadhi Medicines
Jan aushadhi medicines are cheap because they are produced by the government.
Differences in Forms
Difference between forms:
- Form 20B for wholesale drugs other than Schedule C and C1
- Form 21 for retail of Schedule C and C1 drugs
- Form 21B for wholesale of Schedule C and C1 drugs
How to Apply
Applications are filled as per the Drug and Cosmetic Act 1940 and rules 1945.
Note: The query about the fees for a retail homeopathic drug store license in Maharashtra state has not been addressed, as there are no details provided in the text.