What is A Pharmacy?
Pharmacy is the science and practice of discovering, producing, preparing, dispensing, reviewing, and monitoring medications, aiming to ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of
medicines. It is a miscellaneous science as it links health sciences with pharmaceutical sciences and natural sciences.
Requirements To Open A Pharmacy In Uganda
Apply for a license to operate a pharmaceutical business. language.
Notification of receipt of application.
Submit application documents. language.
Pay for inspection.
Inspection of premises.
obtain a suitability certificate and license to operate.
How much does it cost to open a pharmacy 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 owning a pharmacy 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. Since people are very concerned with their health, pharmacies are assured of customers every day.