Issuance of a Medical Warehouse License

Service Description

This service enables pharmaceutical entities to obtain the licence required to store and hold medical products or pharmaceutical raw materials. The service covers two types:

   • Medical Warehouse: for the purpose of import or distribution
   • Medical Warehouse for Re-Export: for the purpose of re-exporting medical products and medicines outside the UAE

Service Process

• 1. Log in using UAE PASS to start the service
• 2. Fill out the application form
• 3. Issue the Electronic Owner Approval
• 4. Submit the Primary Inspection request
• 5. Pay the inspection fees
• 6. If the Primary Inspection is passed: submit the Initial Approval request
• 7. Complete the licensing procedures with the relevant government entities (such as Civil Defence and others)
• 8. Submit medical staff (pharmacist) licensing requests through the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
• 9. Add the equipment engineer through EDE (for warehouses dealing exclusively with medical devices)
• 10. Submit the Final Inspection request
• 11. Pay the fees
• 12. Submit the Final Approval request
• 13. Attach the required documents
• 14. Issue a Medical Warehouse License

Conditions & Requirements

• Compliance with Cabinet Resolution No. (90) of 2021 regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. (8) of 2019 on Medical Products, the Pharmacy Profession, and Pharmaceutical Entities.

Required Documents

• Section 1: Initial Approval
• Owner details for Electronic Owner Approval:
•    • Copy of the owner's valid passport and UAE National ID
•    • Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid) — required if the owner is a UAE national
•    • Completed Identification Form
• Primary Inspection requirements:
•    • Site layout plan of the establishment location, approved by the municipality
•    • Copy of a valid tenancy contract
•    • Copy of the Trade Name Reservation
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  Section 2: Final Approval
• • Submit the Final Inspection request through the system
• • Licence of the Responsible Pharmacist for the pharmaceutical establishment, issued by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
• • Copy of the Commercial Licence issued by the Department of Economic Development
• • Copy of the Civil Defence Certificate confirming compliance with fire prevention and safety requirements
• • List of partners

FAQ’s

• Q: Can a non-UAE national own a pharmaceutical entity?
• Yes, provided that approval is obtained from the relevant local authority specifying the permitted foreign ownership percentage.