How To Start A Drug Shop In Uganda

What Is A Drug Shop?

A shop where drugs and medicines are sold or given out, and where you can buy cosmetics, some household goods, and also drinks and snacks.

How To Start A Drug Shop In Uganda?

Requirements for Application Applicants for a drug shop license should submit the following at the time of application; Duly filled application forms for certificate of suitability of premises Duly filled application forms for the license Proof of payment of the prescribed inspection fees A certified copy.

Consult Advisors and Mentors.

Research and Planning.

Legal and Operational Requirements.

Obtain a Business Bank Account & Startup Capital.

Select and Design Store.

Hire and Train Employees.

Purchase Inventory and Supplies.

Marketing.

How Much Does It Cost To Start A Drug Shop In Uganda?

Under the new structure, a new license to operate a drug shop costs sh120,000 in Kampala, sh75,000 for municipalities and sh45,000 for drug shops in rural areas. The same costs apply to renewal of the licence.

How Much Is A Drug Shop Licence In Uganda?

Under the revised fees structure, renewing a licence to operate a retail pharmacy in Kampala’s central division costs sh600,000 from sh300,000. Site inspection costs have also been doubled from sh30,000 to sh60,000 while ascertaining suitability of premises has doubled to sh600,000.

What Do I Need To Start A Drug Shop In Uganda?

Apply for licence to operate pharmaceutical business. language.

Notification of receipt of application.

Submit application documents. language.

Pay for inspection.5Inspection of premises.

obtain suitability certificate and license to operate.

What Are Class C Drugs In Uganda In A Drug Shop?

Oral Preparation

DRUG NAMEDOSAGE FORMCLASS
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATETABLET/SYRUPANTIHISTAMINE
DICLOFENACTABLET/ CAPSULES/ SUPPOSITORIESNSAID
GLYCEROLSUPPOSITORIESSTIMULANT LAXATIVE
HYOSCINETABLETSANTI-EMETIC

How Much Capital Is Needed To Open A Drug Shop In Uganda?

Independent pharmacy start-up costs can vary based on location, inventory, and staffing costs. On estimate, you’ll need between UGX 18832725.00 to start your pharmacy. That amount may sound daunting, but think about what goes into that number.

Can I Open A Drug Shop Without Being A Pharmacist In Uganda?

Without pharmacist, you can’t get any retail drug license. If you or your partner don’t have any pharmacy qualification and you want to open retail drug store then you need to hire a pharmacist as a full time employee.

What Is The Difference Between Drug Store And Pharmacy In Uganda?

A shop where you can buy medicine and cosmetics is called a drugstore. In some drugstores, you can also buy simple meals and snacks. A pharmacy is the place within a chemist’s or drugstore, or within a supermarket or other business, where you can get prescription drugs.

Is Owning A Drug Shop Profitable In Uganda?

The average revenue for independent pharmacies was UGX 12806253000.00. That makes the average independent pharmacy gross profit UGX 2817375660.00‬. This number only reflects gross profit, which is simply the amount of revenue left over after subtracting the cost of goods.