Pharmacy licensing

The Ministry of Health maintains a register of licences to operate a pharmacy.

Under the Medicines Act 1981, a licence to operate a pharmacy authorises the establishment of a pharmacy at a specified site and to carry out pharmacy practice at that site. A licence to operate a pharmacy is issued by the Licensing Authority, Medsafe.

No pharmacy may be open to the public unless it is licensed and under the immediate supervision and control of a pharmacist.

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Applying for a pharmacy licence

Information about the situations where an applicant will need to apply for a pharmacy licence, application forms, and guidance on the application process.

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New pharmacy premises

Opening a new pharmacy premises or relocating an existing pharmacy to new premises requires a new Licence to Operate Pharmacy.

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Pharmacy ownership and control

Information on company structures for pharmacies that comply with licensing requirements, restrictions on ownership, and prescriber interests.

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Change of pharmacy ownership/details

Information on changing ownership or licensee details.

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Pharmacy licensing penalties

There are penalties if the licence holder fails to comply with any licence conditions, and penalties relating to making a false statement on the application form.

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In this section Kei tēnei wāhanga

Applying for a pharmacy licence

New pharmacy premises

Pharmacy ownership and control

Change of pharmacy ownership/details

Pharmacy licensing penalties

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