To start a pharmaceutical distribution company in India, several steps and requirements must be followed. A license must be obtained from the Central Drug Standard Control Organization or state regulatory body, and the applicant must have a pharmacy degree or diploma plus one year of experience. Documentation such as incorporation documents, premises proof, and pharmacist appointment affidavit must also be submitted. Initial investment of 50-70 lakh rupees is estimated to cover licensing fees, facilities, IT, employees and other startup costs. Regular inspections will ensure compliance with regulations.

1. How to Start a Pharmaceutical
Distribution Company?

2. Start Pharmaceutical Distribution Company

3. STEPS TO START A PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION
COMPANY
• Do you know that the Indian pharma industry is the 4th
largest as far as
volume is concerned? It is amongst the top 15 in the business worth wise
global ranking.
• To become part of the overwhelming journey of the pharma industry;
one doesn’t need to setup a huge manufacturing unit that involves hefty
investment.
• It is also possible to reap the benefits by launching a
pharma distribution company which is a relatively low-cost business.

4. Legal requirements
• The import, manufacturing, and distribution of medicines fall under the
Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It has provisions for the classification of
drugs under different schedules.
• When one wants to launch the distribution business, a license must be issued
from the CDSCO (Central Drug Standard Control Organization) or any
equivalent state control body.
• The person applying for the license should have a degree or diploma in
pharmacy from a recognized institute. There should be at least one years’
experience in dealing with drugs.
• GST Registration is mandatory for launching the distribution business.

5. Documentation requirements
• Application form (in the prescribed format)
• Covering letter with name and designation of the applicant
• Copy of the challan issued after depositing the fee for drug license
• Declaration form (in the prescribed format)
• Site plan and key plan (blueprint) of the premises
• Proof for possession (rent agreement, registration or lease agreement)
• Incorporation certificate, partnership deed or MOR/AOA to prove the
constitution of the business
• Affidavit for a full-time appointment of a registered pharmacist or
equivalent resource
• Affidavit of non-conviction of director or partners or proprietor

6. • Pharmacy Inspector performs regular inspection, and the business should
fulfill all the norms laid by the authorities. Failing which, there is a
possibility of canceling the registration.
• The apt space is the prerequisite for a pharma distribution company
• When an application is submitted for starting distribution company, it is
mandatory to furnish the verifiable proof of premises where the business
will happen.
• There must be necessary infrastructure (storing and refrigeration facilities,
hygiene, rodent-free premises, etc.) to keep the medicines safe.

7. Approximate investment needed
Here are some ballpark figures to give a fair idea about the
investment.
• Documentation and license need almost 30000 to 40000 rupees.
• Around two to five lakh rupees for furniture and fixtures.
• IT setup needs one lakh rupees.
• Employee cost is around 10 lakh per annum.
Thus, one requires 50-70 lakh to launch a distribution business.

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10. CONTACT US
 Mob No:- 9825965521
 E-Mail:- ambitbiomedix@gmail.com
 Address:- Ambit House,Tajpur Road, Changodar,
Ahmedabad -382213 Gujarat- INDIA.
India Gujarat
Website:-
www.ambitbiomedix.com