Few Guidelines for Setting Up A Pharmacy Business in Dubai

According to research reports, the healthcare sector is expected to reach 101.94 billion AED in 2025. By this, we can imagine how it will give a significant boost to the pharmacy sector as well. If you are planning to set up a pharmacy business in Dubai, this is the right time. We have compiled a list of guidelines for the same, let’s have a look.

Identifying the location and determining the competition in the market.
Preparing a plan with the layout and structure of the pharmacy
Identifying a local sponsor
Giving a name to the drugstore and submitting the name approval application
Getting initial approval from Department of Economic Development (DED)
Submitting the application to Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Initial Approval from Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Generating a username and password to start the initial approval process
Uploading the proposal letter to the online website
Appointing a medical director and pharmacist
Uploading the engineering layout

Final Approval

Preparing the tenancy contract along with Ejari for obtaining the premises
Making the memorandum of Association and side agreement with the local sponsor
Notarizing the memorandum of Association from court
Submitting essential documents to DED and getting the pharmacy license
After obtaining pharmacy license from DED, the following documents are required to be submitted for final DHA approval.
Getting Final Approval from Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Interior fit-out construction according to the layout permitted by DHA in the initial approval
Professional approval for the medical director
Final fit out inspection from DHA

Documents Required

For Department of Economic Development

Passport copies and Unique Identification Number (UID) of the owners
Application form for the trade name and initial approval
Initial Approval from Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Passport copy and Unique Identification Number (UID) number of the Manager
Qualification and experience certificate of Manager
NOC from sponsor, if the manager is holding valid visa in the UAE
Passport copy and attested qualification certificate of pharmacist and medical director
Tenancy contract
Passport copy, Emirates ID and Gincia of Local sponsor

For Dubai Health Authority

Initial Approval

DED trade name reservation
Dubai municipality affection plan of the plot/building
Passport copies & UID number of partners
Engineering layout as per DHA guidelines
Proposal and Undertaking letter
Passport copy and Qualification certificate of the medical director and pharmacist
Offer letter for the Medical Director and Pharmacist

Final Approval

Interior fit-out construction according to the layout permitted by DHA in the initial approval
Professional approval for the medical director
Final inspection report and approval from DHA

If you are interested in entering into the Pharmacy industry in Dubai, it is better to seek guidance from a business consulting specialist first. We at Corpin Consultants have prior experience in guiding several pharmaceutical companies in setting up their business in Dubai. For more details contact +971 55 843 2911 or info@corpinconsultants.com.