If you wish to operate a wholesale business dealing in human medicines, you must obtain a license from the competent authority. You can find more information here.
If you want to open a new pharmacy or take over a pharmacy, you must submit a written application for an operating license.
If you want to open or take over a branch pharmacy, you must submit a written application for an operating permit.
Are you responsible for placing an in-vitro diagnostic device on the market and would like to export it outside the European Union? Then the respective competent authority will issue a certificate according to §10 MPDG upon your request.
Are you responsible for placing a medical device on the market and would like to export it outside the Union? Then the respective competent authority will issue a certificate according to §10 MPDG upon your request.
Are you responsible for placing an in vitro diagnostic device on the market and would like to export it outside the European Union? Then the respective competent authority will issue a certificate upon your request.
Are you responsible for placing a medical device on the market and would like to export it outside the Union? Then the respective competent authority will issue a certificate upon your request.
Find out how to obtain a permit to ship pharmacy-only drugs and what requirements you must meet.
You require a license to operate a hospital pharmacy. You can apply for this from the local competent authority.
You want to travel to another country with narcotics? You must have the necessary certificate for this authenticated.
If you, as the owner of a pharmacy with branches, wish to hire a new branch manager, this change must be notified to the competent authority in writing in advance.
Do you want to work as a pharmaceutical consultant? In Germany, the German Medicinal Products Act (AMG) regulates who is allowed to advise doctors and other healthcare professionals on medicinal products.
In certain cases, physicians, dentists and non-medical practitioners may manufacture medicinal products without a license, i.e. without having a manufacturing authorization. There are certain regulations for this, and the competent authority must be notified before the activity is commenced.
If you are the owner of a pharmacy and wish to make structural changes to your pharmacy, you must notify the competent authority in advance.
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Updated on 08.09.2026