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Pharmacy license
Are you planning to open a pharmacy in Ukraine? To operate legally, it is necessary to obtain a license for retail trade in medicinal products.
Lawyers of the company “Prikhodko & Partners” will help you obtain a pharmacy license quickly and without refusals.
We provide support for:
- opening pharmacies and pharmacy points, including mobile pharmacy points (“pharmacy on wheels”), pharmacies at gas stations (sale of medicines at gas stations)
- obtaining a license for retail trade in medicinal products (pharmacy license)
- amendments to a pharmacy license
- licenses for wholesale trade in medicinal products.
What is a pharmacy license
A pharmacy license is an official permit issued by the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control for the retail trade of medicinal products.
The full name of the state authority responsible for pharmacy licensing is the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control.
Without a license it is prohibited to:
- open a pharmacy
- sell medicinal products
- conduct pharmaceutical activities.
Violation of legal requirements may result in a fine from UAH 17,000 to UAH 34,000.
How to obtain a pharmacy license — step-by-step procedure
To obtain a license for pharmaceutical activity, several stages must be completed.
- Premises analysis. The first step is to check whether the premises comply with licensing requirements.
Our lawyers will check the premises if you send:
- a floor plan of the premises
- a photo of the entrance
- information about the area.
- Preparation of the pharmacy premises. It is necessary to:
- arrange the retail area
- install pharmacy furniture
- prepare a room for storing medicines
- ensure access for people with limited mobility (persons with disabilities).
- Hiring pharmaceutical personnel. To open a pharmacy, the following are mandatory:
- a pharmacist or pharmaceutical specialist
- a quality control specialist
- staff with pharmaceutical education.
- Preparation of documents for the license
The following are submitted:
- an application for obtaining a license
- information on the material and technical base
- a description
- a notification on the absence of control
- Inspection by the State Service on Medicines
Before issuing the license, an on-site inspection of the pharmacy premises is carried out. As a rule, this takes place within the first 10 working days from the date of submission of the license documents.
- Obtaining the license
If there are no remarks, the licensing authority makes a decision to issue a pharmacy license. Usually, within 2–3 working days after the inspection, an order on issuing the license is published on the website of the State Service on Medicines.
Basic requirements for pharmacy premises
According to the licensing conditions, the pharmacy must meet the following requirements:
Minimum area as of 01.01.2026:
- city — from 50 m²
- township — from 30 m²
- village — from 18 m²
Location features: ground floor with a separate entrance in non-residential premises.
Mandatory equipment
- pharmacy cabinets
- shelving units
- safe
- refrigeration equipment
- thermometers and hygrometers.
Documents required to obtain a pharmacy license
To obtain a license, the following must be prepared:
- documents for the premises (lease or ownership)
- a floor plan of the premises
- diplomas of pharmaceutical personnel and certificates of professional development
- an order on the appointment of the head of the pharmacy
- data of the company or individual entrepreneur specified in the Unified State Register
- information about the material and technical base
Timeframe for obtaining a pharmacy license
Lawyers of our company prepare all documents within 2 days.
On average, the procedure takes:
- document preparation — 1–2 days
- inspection by the State Service on Medicines — up to 10 working days
- decision to issue the license — up to 2 days.
The total time to obtain the license is about 2 weeks.
Validity period of the pharmacy license: a pharmacy license is issued indefinitely.
How much does a pharmacy license cost
Official state fee:
- 1 subsistence minimum (at the time of decision making).
The cost of legal support depends on:
- the readiness of the premises
- the number of pharmacies
- the complexity of the project.
Find out the exact cost of obtaining a pharmacy license by phone +38(093)007-44-11.
Our services for obtaining a pharmacy license
Lawyers of the company “Prikhodko & Partners” provide full support. We work throughout Ukraine and provide remote support:
- we check pharmacy premises
- analyze staff documents
- prepare the package of documents
- submit documents to the State Service on Medicines
- control the issuance of the license.
Result — a pharmacy license obtained without repeated submissions.
Why clients choose us
- 8+ years of pharmaceutical licensing experience
- work throughout Ukraine
- turnkey licensing
- minimum processing time
Contact us today and we will start working on licensing your pharmacy business. For consultation, fill out the form below.
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How long does it take to get a pharmacy license?
On average, 10–14 business days after submitting documents.
Is it possible to open a pharmacy without a pharmacist?
No. The law requires qualified pharmaceutical personnel.
The exception is pharmacies at gas stations that sell over-the-counter drugs. In this case, it is sufficient to have only an authorized person with an education level of at least a junior bachelor’s degree in “Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy”.
Is it possible to open a pharmacy in a residential building?
No. The premises must be non-residential.
Do I need to renew my pharmacy license?
No. The pharmacy license is perpetual.
Is it possible to sell medicines at gas stations in Ukraine?
Yes, the sale of medicines at gas stations is permitted by Ukrainian law, but only if a license for retail trade in medicines is obtained.
To legally sell medicines at gas stations, you must:
- Obtain a license from the State Medical Service.
- Appoint an authorized person with a pharmaceutical education.
- Equip a medicine storage area.
- Ensure temperature control.
What license is required to sell medicines at a gas station?
To do this, you must obtain a license for retail trade in medicines, which is issued by the State Service of Ukraine for Medicines and Drug Control.
Consultation on obtaining a pharmacy license
If you are planning to:
- open a pharmacy
- obtain a pharmacy license
- open a pharmacy outlet
— our lawyers will help you go through the entire process quickly and without errors.
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