Apply for operating license for a branch pharmacy
If you want to open or take over a branch pharmacy, you must submit a written application for an operating permit.
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Basic information
In the documents to be submitted, you provide evidence of your qualifications, that you have suitable operating premises and affirm under oath that you comply with certain legal requirements.
Requirements
Permission shall be granted upon application if you meet all the requirements under Section 2 of the Pharmacy Act.
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Procedure
- Submission of the documents as scans or originals, as well as the submission of the necessary original documents (e.g. lease agreement, purchase agreement).
- Examination of the documents.
- Issuance of the pharmacy operating license, provided that all requirements are met.
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Necessary Documents
- More details in the leaflet
For more information on the type and scope of the required documents, please refer to the information sheet on applying for a pharmacy operating license under "Forms."
- More details in the leaflet
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Competent Department
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The Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection | Division 23: Pharmacy, Medical Devices and Environmental Hygiene Die Senatorin für Gesundheit, Frauen und Verbraucherschutz | Referat 23 Pharmazie, Medizinprodukte und Umwelthygiene
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Online Services
Simplified online form
You can use this form to upload applications and supporting documents for an existing application. You can also ask questions about your application.
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Fees / Costs
Please note that the issuance of the permit is subject to a fee in accordance with Section 500.01 of the current Bremen Health Cost Ordinance. Any necessary monitoring measures will be charged separately in accordance with item 500.08.
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
Please submit your completed application at least 6 weeks prior to the scheduled opening date.
How long does it take to process
4 weeks to 6 weeks After complete submission of all necessary documents. If clarification is required, the processing time may be extended.
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Legal Bases
- §2 Apothekengesetz (ApoG)
- §1 (2) Apothekengesetz (ApoG)
- § 6 Apothekengesetz (ApoG)
- § 4 Apothekenbetriebsordnung (ApBetrO)
- § 4 (1) Nr. 4 Bundes-Apothekerordnung
- § 2a Apothekenbetriebsordnung (ApBetrO)
- Section 6 of the Pharmacy Act (ApoG)
- Section 2a of the Regulations on the Operation of Pharmacies (ApBetrO)
- Section 4(1)(4) of the Federal Pharmacists’ Regulations
- Section 4 of the Regulations on the Operation of Pharmacies (ApBetrO)
- Section 1(2) of the Pharmacy Act (ApoG)
- Section 2 of the Pharmacy Act (ApoG)
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More Information
- Informationen auf der Internetseite der Senatorin für Gesundheit, Frauen und Verbraucherschutz (SGFV)
- Betriebserlaubnis für eine Apotheke beantragen
- Umbau einer Apotheke anzeigen
- Wechsel der Filialleitung einer Apotheke
- Change of branch manager at a pharmacy
- Applying for a licence to operate a pharmacy
- Information on the website of the Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection (SGFV)
- View a pharmacy refurbishment
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Updated on 05.09.2026