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Validity period of Drug Sale License increased from 2 to 5 Years
Reform ID		P190
Reform Description		Validity period of Drug Sale License increased from 2 to 5 Years Before: The drugs stores and pharmacies had to undergo a cumbersome process of renewal on periodic basis, as drug licenses were only valid for a period of 02 years. After: The validity of drug license has been enhanced from 2 to 5 years to save drug businesses from hectic renewal process, reduce compliance burden and interaction with the department.
Sector		Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
Beneficiaries		All Medical Store Businesses and Pharmacists
Jurisdiction/ Location		Punjab
Department		Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department, Punjab
Date of Implementation		18-02-2022
Details	Difficulty	 Drug License issued by the health directorate was valid only for two years, after which renewal was required.  This scheme required businesses to renew their license after every two years, which was a very cumbersome process, involving extra time and financial cost.
	Analysis	To ease out the business regulatory environment, the renewal requirements for businesses need to be reviewed.
	Solution	Validity period of Drug License in Punjab has been increased to 05 years. Now businesses can easily work without being bothered for renewal after every two years.
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