Licensing of Pharmacists

Service completion duration

  • 5 working days

Service fees

  • Application fee: AED 100
  • License to practice pharmacy: AED 1,000

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About the Service

This service enables medical and pharmaceutical facilities to apply for licenses for employees, including first or second official pharmacists and assistant pharmacists.

Service Process

  • 1
    Login to the MoHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS

    • 2
      The client (facility) must access the website service to license professionals through the account of the licensed facility, and provide the required information and documents as per the type of license.

      • 3
        The client must refer the transaction to the Ministry of Health and Prevention.

        • 4
          The employee concerned will check the application. If it meets requirements, the application will be approved and the transaction will be sent to the facility for online fee payment.

          • 5
            The client (facility) must pay the fees through the website, after which the transaction will be automatically transferred to the Ministry of Health and Prevention.

            • 6
              The officer concerned will conduct the final review of the transaction with fee payment and accept the application. If the conditions are met, the initial license, renewal, cancellation, or change of title will be approved.

              • 7
                If the application requires a final license (issuance of a new license, re-licensing or transfer of a license):

                • The client (facility) must submit the required documents to the Ministry of Health and Prevention.

                • The employee concerned will approve the application, provided all conditions are met, and issue the final license.

              Conditions & Requirements

              1. At least two years of experience is required.

              2. There should be no more than a two-year gap in the applicant's work record.

              3. The assessment certificate is valid for Five years only.

              FAQ’s

              1. Physicians and technicians must have at least four months of clinical experience in addition to CME hours (as per the period of non-practice).
              Service completion duration

              5 working days

              Service fees

              Application fee: AED 100

              License to practice pharmacy: AED 1,000

              Service channels
              • MOHAP Website

              • MOHAP Mobile App

              Payment channels
              • E- Payment

              Target audience
              • Medical and pharmaceutical facilities

              • First official pharmacist

              • Second official pharmacist

              • Assistant pharmacist

              Department name

              Licensing and Accreditation

              Sector name

              Health Regulation

              Main service

              Licensing of medical professions

              Service Code

              110-40-009-000

              Service Type

              Government to Business

              Sub Service Type

              Variation

              Related Services
              • Ministry of Interior - Electronic Approval

              • Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation - Issuance of a contract and job card

              • MOHAP - Licensing of medical facilities

              Service Bundle

              Access to this service is not linked with any package

              Number of Users

              4138

              Number of Transactions

              3917

              Required Documents
              • Scientific and academic certificates.

              • Certificates of recent experience from employer.

              • Valid assessment certificate.

              • Certificate of criminal clearance.

              • Letter of license request from the facility.

              • Job offer.

              • List of employees licensed to work in the facility.

              • Copy of valid passport.

              • Copy of valid residence license.

              • Copy of valid Emirates ID card.

              • Pharmacist's character reference (form available at Customer Happiness Centers).

              • List of controlled medicines (for official pharmacist).

              • Employment contract.

              • Labor card.

              Sustainable Goals
              Good Health And Well-Being

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