Who needs it?
Anyone selling, stocking, distributing or displaying medicines for sale.
Government fees
Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New retail licence (Model Pharmacy / Medicine Shop) | Tk 2,500 (metropolitan/municipal) · Tk 1,500 (union) + 15% VATSource: DGDA checklist dated 2025-02-16 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 1 Oct 2026 |
| Retail renewal | Tk 1,800 inside municipal area · Tk 700 outside + 15% VATSource: DGDA checklist dated 2025-02-16 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 1 Oct 2026 |
| New wholesale licence / renewal | Tk 10,000 / Tk 5,000 + 15% VATSource: DGDA checklist dated 2025-02-16 | Official document — reconfirmChecked 1 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
Retail (new)
- Form 7
- Pharmacist undertaking, registration certificate and NID
- Fee challan + VAT challan
- Trade licence
- Owner NID
- Rent agreement on Tk 300 stamp or ownership papers
- Bank solvency certificate
- Shop size: Model Pharmacy 300 sq ft (A-grade pharmacist); Medicine Shop 120 sq ft (B/C grade)
Wholesale (extra)
- Manufacturer's production licence (depot) or IRC (importer)
- Supply agreements where applicable
Step-by-step process
- 1
Arrange premises and a registered pharmacist.
- 2
Apply on ADLRS with Form 7 and documents.
- 3
Pay fee and VAT.
- 4
DGDA inspection.
- 5
Licence issued; renew on time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a pharmacy without a pharmacist?
No — the licence requires a registered pharmacist of the right grade.
Legal basis & official sources
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act 2023 (confirm operative licensing rules)
- Bengal Drugs Rules 1946 — Form 7 application
- Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA)
- DGDA ADLRS (drug licence application & renewal)
Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
