Store Operation Manual

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are shops that sell medicines, medical supplies, and similar products.

General requirements for the commercial register

General Requirements

A commercial registration for the activity.

Display the business license in a prominent location within the shop.

Changes to the activity or modifications to the shop size (increase or decrease) are not allowed without approval from the relevant municipality.

Meet the requirements for persons with disabilities.

The shop must not be connected to residential areas or any other establishment.

Prove the store's location through the building permit or lease agreement.

Specific Requirements

Compliance with the Pharmaceutical Establishments System and its executive regulations set by the Ministry of Health.

Obtain a safety license from the Safety Portal under the Civil Defense.

Fulfillment of commercial signage requirements.

The executive regulations include the following aspects

Ownership of the pharmacy is limited to Saudi nationals.

The owner or one of the partners must be a licensed pharmacist authorized to practice.

The license duration for the pharmacy establishment is five years.

The pharmacy manager must be a Saudi national and a licensed professional working full-time.

Submit a renewal application at least three months before the license expiration date.

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