Application for license to operate a hospital pharmacy

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Apply for an operating license for a hospital pharmacy

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To operate a hospital pharmacy you need an operating license.

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As a hospital owner, you need a permit to operate a hospital pharmacy.

The hospital pharmacy is responsible for ensuring the proper supply of one or more hospitals with medicines and medical products that require a prescription, as well as for providing information and advice about these products, particularly to doctors, nursing staff and patients.

Information

Important notes

Prerequisites

You meet all requirements according to Section 14 of the Pharmacy Act:
​​​​You have employed a pharmacist who

• is fully capable of doing business
• has a German pharmacist license
• has the necessary reliability
• there are no criminal or serious moral misconducts against him or her, nor any serious or persistent violations of the Pharmacy Act
• is medically fit to properly manage a pharmacy
• he or she must state whether and at which locations one or more pharmacies will be operated
• They have the prescribed rooms according to Section 21 of the Pharmacy Operating Regulations.

Documents required

• Plans for the pharmacy
• Evidence that you met the requirements
• More detailed information on the type and scope is provided by the respective local authority.

Please note

• If it becomes known that not all requirements have been met, the permit will be withdrawn.
• The permit will be revoked if any of the requirements are no longer met.
• The license will be revoked if you or the person responsible for managing the pharmacy grossly or persistently violates the Pharmacy Act.

Deadlines

Submit the application at least 2 months before the planned opening of the pharmacy so that all documents are complete at least 2 weeks before the opening date.

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

• Contact the responsible authority to describe your project and discuss the documents to be submitted.
• Submit your written application together with all required documents to the responsible authority.
• The responsible authority will examine your application and your documents.
• If necessary, the responsible authority will request further documents or information from you.
• The responsible authority will decide on your application.
• If the requirements of the Pharmacy Act are met, you will receive an operating license for the hospital pharmacy.
• The responsible authority will inspect your pharmacy operations and carry out an inspection.
• After acceptance, you may begin operating the hospital pharmacy.

Processing time

Processing usually takes 4 to 8 weeks.

Fees

Fees apply. The amount depends on the time required for processing.