Drug Shop Requirements In Uganda

What is Drug Shop?

Drug shops are small ‘walk-in’ healthcare shops that sell over-the-counter drugs. 

Drug Shop Requirements In Uganda

 Duly filled application forms for the certificate of suitability of premises. Duly filled application forms for the license Proof of payment of the prescribed inspection fees A certified copy of the

certificate of registration of the qualified in-charge. A letter of commitment from the in-charge.

How much do I need to start a drug shop in Uganda?

Be ready to spend Sh 400,000 to Sh 2,000,000 on-premises depending on location and size. Location size/Area:

A minimum area of 10 square meters is required to start a medical shop or pharmacy or wholesale outlet.

In case, the pharmacy business combines retail and wholesale, a minimum of 15 square meters is required.

Is drug shop profitable in Uganda?

Starting a pharmacy will be a lucrative business idea since the demand for medicine and other

non-pharmaceutical products like skin creams, lotions, and perfumes will always be present in every community.

How do drugstores make money?

A pharmacy’s revenues come from prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, vitamins, cosmetics, groceries, and other merchandise.

A typical independent pharmacy generates more than 90% of its revenues from prescriptions.

What are the best drug stores in Uganda?

Best Drug Store

Address: 9G3R+QMQ, Kampala, Uganda

Phone: +256 759 809074

C&A Pharmacy Bugolobi Branch

Address: plot 69, 71 Spring Rd, Kampala, Uganda

Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 10 pm

Phone: +256 777 099236

Friecca Pharmacy, Wandegeya

Address: 8HJF+FQ5, Haji Musa Kasule Rd, Kampala, Uganda

Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 12 am

Phone: +256 41 4533759