Drug License in Thane & Maharashtra

Retail and wholesale drug license, done for you

Planning to open a medical store, pharmacy or medicine distribution business in Thane? You need a drug license from FDA Maharashtra before you stock or sell any medicine. Selling medicines without one is an offence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

We do the full work for you. We check your shop and pharmacist, prepare the documents and layout plan, file your application online on Aaple Sarkar (XLN), pay the government fee and get you ready for the Drugs Inspector's visit.

Free first check on WhatsApp: send your shop location, size and pharmacist details, and we will tell you exactly what you need. Chat with us on WhatsApp

Drug license for medical stores and distributors in Thane, Maharashtra

Which drug license do you need?

Retail Drug License (Form 20 & 21)

Wholesale Drug License (Form 20B & 21B)

Wholesale Drug License (Form 20B & 21B)

For medical stores, pharmacies and hospital or clinic pharmacies that sell medicines to patients. A registered pharmacist must be in charge, and the shop needs a refrigerator.

Wholesale Drug License (Form 20B & 21B)

Wholesale Drug License (Form 20B & 21B)

Wholesale Drug License (Form 20B & 21B)

For distributors, stockists, C&F agents and pharma marketing companies that sell to chemists, hospitals and other dealers. Needs a registered pharmacist or an experienced competent person.

Retail + Wholesale License

Wholesale Drug License (Form 20B & 21B)

Schedule X License (Form 20F / 20G)

Run a medical store and a distribution business from the same place. The premises must then be at least 15 sq. metres instead of 10.

Schedule X License (Form 20F / 20G)

Schedule X License (Form 20F / 20G)

Schedule X License (Form 20F / 20G)

An extra license needed to stock and sell Schedule X drugs, which come with stricter record-keeping rules. We file it with your retail or wholesale application.

Retention Fee Every 5 Years

Schedule X License (Form 20F / 20G)

Changes and Duplicate License

Your license stays valid as long as the retention fee is paid before each 5-year period ends. We keep track of the date and pay it on time for you.

Changes and Duplicate License

Schedule X License (Form 20F / 20G)

Changes and Duplicate License

Change of pharmacist or partners, shifting to a new shop, and a duplicate license if the original is lost or damaged.

Rules your shop must meet

What FDA Maharashtra checks before giving a drug license

  • Shop size: at least 10 sq. metres for a retail or a wholesale license, and 15 sq. metres if you want both, with its own separate entrance.
  • Retail (medical store): a registered pharmacist must be in charge. The owner does not have to be a pharmacist.
  • Wholesale: a competent person in charge. This can be a registered pharmacist, a graduate with 1 year of experience in dealing with drugs, or a 10th pass with 4 years of experience in selling drugs.
  • Storage: a refrigerator is a must for a retail store. A wholesaler needs proper storage for the medicines it handles.
  • Government fee: ₹1,500 per license form, paid online through GRAS. A typical retail or wholesale license needs two forms (20 and 21, or 20B and 21B), so about ₹3,000.
  • Validity: no yearly renewal. Pay the retention fee before each 5-year period ends. A late payment costs 2% a month, and after 6 months the license is treated as cancelled.
  • Mistakes cost money: FDA Maharashtra can reject an incomplete or wrong application, and the fee already paid is lost.

Based on the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 and FDA Maharashtra's August 2026 guidelines for online drug sale licence applications.

Documents you will need

  • PAN and Aadhaar of the owner, partners or directors
  • Firm papers: partnership deed, or LLP or company incorporation documents
  • Shop papers: ownership proof, or a rent agreement with the owner's consent
  • Layout plan of the shop with measurements
  • Retail: pharmacist's registration certificate and appointment letter
  • Wholesale: competent person's qualification and experience proof
  • Retail: refrigerator purchase bill

We share the exact checklist for your case on WhatsApp.

Get the checklist on WhatsApp

How we get your drug license

1. Free check on WhatsApp

Send your shop location, size and pharmacist details. We confirm which license you need and whether your shop meets the rules.

2. We prepare your file

We prepare the documents, the shop layout plan and the right forms (20, 21, 20B or 21B), and check everything twice before filing.

3. Online filing

We file your application on Aaple Sarkar (XLN) and pay the government fee through GRAS, and you get the application number.

4. Drugs Inspector's visit

We tell you what the inspector checks at your shop and help you answer any query quickly.

5. License issued

Most licenses come in about 30 to 60 days, mainly depending on when the inspection happens.

6. After the license

We remind you about the retention fee and handle changes, GST, accounts and TDS for your medical store or distribution business.

Drug license questions people ask us

Still have a question? WhatsApp us, call +91 86555 52221 or email ajay@dhanvijay.com.

Anyone who stocks or sells medicines: medical stores, pharmacies, hospital and clinic pharmacies, distributors, stockists and pharma marketing companies. Selling medicines without a license is an offence under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

Yes. The owner does not need to be a pharmacist, but a registered pharmacist must be in charge of the store. Many owners appoint a pharmacist on salary.

The government fee is ₹1,500 per license form, so about ₹3,000 for a typical retail or wholesale license. Our professional fee depends on the license type, and we share the full cost on WhatsApp before we start.

Usually about 30 to 60 days after a complete application, mainly depending on when the Drugs Inspector visits your shop.

At least 10 sq. metres for a retail or a wholesale license, and 15 sq. metres if you want both, with a separate entrance.

No. You pay a retention fee before each 5-year period ends. If you miss it, a late fee of 2% a month applies, and after 6 months the license is treated as cancelled.

Yes. Our office is in Dombivli East, and we handle drug licenses across Thane district, including Thane city, Kalyan, Dombivli, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Ambernath, Badlapur, Mira-Bhayandar and Navi Mumbai, as well as Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra. Most of the work happens online and on WhatsApp.

Most medical stores also need GST registration and a Shop Act licence. We can do these together with your drug license, and keep your accounts and returns in order after you open.