Drug Shop Requirements In Uganda
Drug Shop is a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles (as food, cosmetics, and film) are sold.
Drug Shop Requirements In Uganda
Procedure
Pharmacist certificate of Registration can be obtained from the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda.
Fill up the appropriate application form as described by the Pharmaceutical society of Uganda.
After filling the form proceed to pay the prescribed fee
On payment of the prescribed fee, the registrar shall enter the name of the applicant in the register and shall issue to the applicant with registration number in the prescribed form.
The registrar shall cause a list of all pharmacists whose names appear in the register on the thirty-first day of December in each year to be published in the Gazette during the following January.
If the Board is satisfied that the applicant is of good character and that he or she has fulfilled all requirements of the society. The registrar shall direct the applicant to collect Pharmacist certificate of Registration from where the application submitted the application within 5 days from the date the application was received at the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda in case there is no rejection.
Required Documents
Signed commitment letter(s) of the Pharmacists, key personnel (for industries) or Professional Auxiliary Staff employed by the organization, and countersigned by the Chief Executive or in charge of the organization.
Applicants must provide evidence of attendance of CPD during the course of the year and confirm availability of attendance registers at their practice settings.
In the case of pharmacies employing medical representatives, their qualifications, certified copies of their academic certificates and transcripts as well as a recent passport size photograph and workplace ID should be attached. The list of products that they seek to promote and evidence of training in those areas needs to be provided.
Provisional practicing certificate requirements
Duly filled application form.
Introduction letter from Head of Institution stating; the period of temporary engagement in Uganda with specific dates; the justification for engaging a temporary pharmacist who is an expatriate; the activities to be carried out by the expatriate(s) and the reporting relationship with National Pharmacist if It exists in the organization.
Certified Copy of certificate of registration as Pharmacist in Country of Origin.
Letter of good standing with the registration body in country of origin.
Certified Copies of academic documents with Pharmacy qualification.
Copy of passport page with personal details.
Commitment letter of Supervising Pharmacist of the organization confirming that he/she will have temporary practice in Uganda as Pharmacist endorsed by head of institution.
Two recent passport photos.
Curriculum Vitae of the person wishing to have temporary pharmacy practice in Uganda.
Job description of expatriate Pharmacist.
Payment of fees prescribed by the council.
Pharmacist first registration application form
Licensed pharmacist credentials
A copy of proof of identity
Above the county (including county) disease prevention and control health certificate issued by practicing a copy of proof of legitimate business units.
Office Locations & Contacts
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda
Physical Address: Pharmacy House,
Plot 1847 Kyambogo Banda
Postal Address: P.O.Box 3774 Kampala Uganda.
Phone: 256 414 581679/+256414348796/+256 392174280
Jurisdiction: National
Email Address: psupc@psu.or.ug
Website : Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda
National Drug Authority
Secretariat Head office, Rumee Towers
Plot No. 19, Lumumba Avenue,
P.O. Box 23096 Kampala, Uganda.
Tel:+256-414-255665,+256-414-347391/2
Fax: (256) 41-255758
E-mail: ndaug@nda.or.ug
The Council of Pharmaceutical society of Uganda
P.O BOX, 3774 Kampala, Uganda
Telephone: 0414348796, 0392174280
Email: psupc@psu.or.ug
How much money do I need to start a pharmacy in Uganda?
Be ready to spend Sh 400,000 to Sh 2,000,000 on premises depending on location and size. Location size/Area: The minimum area of 10 square meter is required to start a medical shop or pharmacy or wholesale outlet. In case, the pharmacy business combines retail and wholesale, a minimum of 15 square meter is required.