1. Drug business license: A drug business license is a necessary document for opening a pharmacy and is issued by the State Administration of Pharmaceutical Products or the provincial drug supervision and administration department. To obtain a drug business license, it is necessary to meet certain qualification requirements and conditions, such as having a legal business place, qualified drug storage and management equipment, professional drug management personnel, etc.
2. Drug quality assurance: pharmacies need to ensure that the quality of drugs they sell meets relevant national and local standards and regulations. If there are drug quality problems, you need to bear corresponding legal responsibilities. Pharmacies need to establish a sound drug quality management system and take necessary measures to ensure drug quality;
3. Physician approval: Pharmacies need to hire qualified medical practitioners for approval to ensure the rationality and safety of the drugs they sell. Pharmacies should establish and improve the prescription audit system, audit all prescriptions of drugs sold, and record the audit results;
4. Pharmacist management: Pharmacies need to hire qualified pharmacists for drug management and consulting services to ensure the rational use of drugs sold and the health needs of customers are met. Pharmacists need to provide necessary drug consultation services, such as drug usage, dosage and adverse reactions.
The process of opening a pharmacy is generally as follows:
1. Purchase of business premises: When choosing a location to operate a pharmacy, you need to consider factors such as population density, convenient transportation, competition in the region, and ensure that the location complies with relevant laws and regulations, such as building safety and environmental sanitation;
2. Application for drug business license: To apply for a drug business license from the State Pharmaceutical Product Supervision Administration or the provincial drug regulatory authorities, you need to submit relevant qualification and condition certification materials, such as the certificate of business premises, the drug quality management system, and the qualification certificates of drug managers;
3. Hire pharmacists and doctors: Pharmacies need to hire qualified pharmacists and doctors. Pharmacists are responsible for drug management and consulting services, and doctors are responsible for reviewing prescriptions to ensure the rationality and safety of drugs sold. To employ pharmacists and doctors, we need to consider their professional background, work experience, professional qualifications and other factors;
4. Purchasing drugs, equipment and tools: Pharmacies need to purchase qualified drugs, drug management equipment and tools to ensure the quality and safety of drugs, such as medicine cabinets, refrigerators and computers.
5. Renovation and renovation of pharmacy: For the renovation and renovation of pharmacy, environmental sanitation, fire safety and other factors need to be considered to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
6. Pre-opening inspection and acceptance: pharmacies need to carry out relevant inspection and acceptance before officially opening to ensure that the drug quality, site environment and drug management system comply with relevant laws and regulations.
To sum up, different regions and types of pharmacies may have different requirements and processes, and opening pharmacies needs to comply with relevant laws and regulations. If necessary, it is recommended to consult the local drug regulatory authorities or professional lawyers.
Legal basis:
Article 52 of the Drug Administration Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)
Engaged in drug business activities shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Pharmacists or other pharmaceutical technicians who have obtained qualifications according to law;
(2) Having business premises, equipment, storage facilities and sanitary environment suitable for the drugs handled;
(3) It has a quality management organization or personnel suitable for the drugs it deals in;
(4) There are rules and regulations to ensure the quality of drugs, which meet the requirements of the "Quality Management Standards for Pharmaceutical Trading" formulated by the drug supervision and administration department of the State Council in accordance with this Law.