What is Form 20 and 21 Drug License?

What is Form 20 and 21 Drug License?

What is Form 20 and 21 Drug License?

Nishi Chawla

24 Sep 2024

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What is Form 20 and 21 Drug License?

Have you ever wondered how medicines make their way to your local pharmacy? In India, this process is governed by a drug license. Two critical licenses in this process are Form 20 and Form 21, which authorize the sale of medicines to retail stores and customers. In this article, we will break down what these licenses entail and how they impact the pharmaceutical industry in India.

 Drug Wholesale Retail License

If you want to know how exactly medicine sales are done or have plans to venture into setting up a pharmacy business, this article will take you through the drug license in India.

What is a Drug License?

Before diving into Form 20 and Form 21, it’s important to first understand what a drug license is. In India, a drug license is an official document issued by the Government of India, allowing the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of medicinal products.

Form 20: Retail Drug License

Let’s begin with Form 20, which is primarily concerned with retail sales of medicines. This license applies to stores that sell medicines directly to consumers. Form 20 is for retail sales and this Form is use for sales in commerce. This is for medicine cabinets or stores. If a shop has a Form 20 license, it can sell medicines directly to customers.

People who want to run a pharmacy or a medical store in India should get this license. Scale does not matter for such a licensing, be it miniscule medicine shops or gargantuan pharmaceutical chains.

Process of Form 20 Retail Drug License

Obtaining a Form 20 retail drug license in India involves the following steps:

  • You must check with the licensing authority of your state for online of physical application submission.
  • Pay the challan amount of Rs. 3000.
  • After application submission and fee payment, drug inspection will go through all of the submitted documents.
  • If all seems to be in order, the drug retail license will be issued to you.

Form 21: Wholesale Drug License

Form 21 is for those who intend to trade medicines in bulk, selling to pharmacies, hospitals, or other institutions, rather than directly to consumers. This is the license for wholesalers or distributors.

Process of Form 21 Wholesale Drug License

Here is how to get a Form 21 License:

  • Apply with your state’s licensing authority commonly known as drug deparmtent.
  • Submit all neccessary documents, pay the challan.
  • Prepare the premises of per compliance during the site inspection. 
  • Get a Wholesale license post complete application verification.

Differences between Form 20 and Form 21

  1. Form 20 is for selling to ordinary citizens who require drugs. In structure, Form 21 is meant for a customer base that institutions sell to the people.

  2. Form 20 permits the sale of smaller quantities of medicines, such as those needed by individual persons. But, Form 21 is for the selling of large quantities, more like what an entire store would require.

  3. For Form 20 outlets, the space requirement of a typical community pharmacy will suffice. Businesses in Form 21 will require much more space to accommodate many drugs than pharmaceuticals.

Why Form 20 and 21 drug licenses matter?

In every country, there are a number of drug licenses. In India too you can find Form 20, Form 21, etc., which are adjudged of utmost importance. The reasons are:

  • These licenses are to ensure that only competent individuals administer medications. It benefits all participants. 
  • By issuing licenses, the state ensures that the distribution of drugs is done in an appropriate manner.
  • A license means that the regulations are being observed. As a result, both buyers and sellers are protected.

What is the process of Form 20 and 21 Drug License?

Step 1: Apply to State Licensing Authority: This is the fist step of getting a form 20 & 21 drug license. 

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents: You’ll need to submit various documents, including photos of your business or store’s interior, company registration, KYC of the authorized signatory, address proof, and the credentials of the competent person managing the license.

Step 3: Pay the Fees: There is a fees of Rs. 3000 that you need to pay to get a license.​​​​​

Step 4: Get an Inspection: A Drug inspector from the concerned licensing authority will come to inspect your store, shop or business.

Conclusion

Form 20 and Form 21 drug licenses play a crucial role in setting up your drug business in India. If you are considering beginning a small chain of pharmacy or looking forward to starting a wholesale distribution business, then knowing about these licenses is essential. Keep in mind that a drug license in India is much more than a mere formality. it is a responsibility. Take the help of experts like Agile Regulatory and get your drug license today. 
 

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