Betriebserlaubnis für Apotheke beantragen

If you want to open or take over a pharmacy, you must submit a written application for an operating license.

In the documents to be submitted, you must provide proof of your qualifications as a license holder, prove that you have suitable business premises and affirm in lieu of an oath that you will comply with certain legal requirements.

It is advisable to contact the authority responsible for you before submitting your application in order to clarify the scope of the documents required for your application.

The required documents are set out in the Pharmacy Act.

You can clarify more details on the type and scope of the documents with the authority responsible for you.

The place and date of the planned start-up or the name of the pharmacy to be taken over and contact details (telephone, e-mail, address) are mandatory.

All essential documents must be submitted as originals or certified copies.

You can send the notification including the required documents in advance by e-mail.

The license is to be granted upon application if you meet all requirements in accordance with § 2 of the Pharmacy Act.

Different regulations in the countries.

• You submit your written application to the competent authority.
• The authority may request further documents.
• The operating license will be issued if the competent authority determines that the legal requirements have been met.
• In the case of a new opening, an appointment will be made for an inspection of the pharmacy before it starts operating.

Different regulations in the countries.

If all application requirements and all documents required for a permit have been submitted, the normal processing period in Saxony-Anhalt is 4 weeks.

Different regulations in the countries.

There are no deadlines in Saxony-Anhalt.

Administrative court action

At the end of each decision, the competent administrative court is indicated where the applicant can lodge an appeal against a negative decision in most cases.

-Pharmacy may only be operated with a license

-Application must be made in writing

-authorities can request further documents if necessary

-Responsibility is regulated differently in the federal states.

Please contact the State Administration Office.