Licensing of Pharmacists
About this service
Service process
Login to the MoHAP website or smart app using the UAE PASS
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.
The client must refer the transaction to the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conditions and requirements
At least two years of experience is required.
There should be no more than a two-year gap in the applicant's work record.
The assessment certificate is valid for Five years only.
Service completion duration
5 working days
Service fees
Application fee: AED 100
License to practice pharmacy: AED 1,000
SDGs goals
Payment channels
- E-payment
Target audience
Medical and pharmaceutical facilities
First official pharmacist
Second official pharmacist
Assistant pharmacist
Service category
Sub service category
Pharmaceutical enterprises services
Main service
Licensing of medical professions
Service code
110-40-009-000
Service classification
- Government to business
Sub service type
Variation
Number of transactions
16098
Notes
This service accepts documents authenticated with the UAE PASS Digital Seal.
Service completion duration
5 working days
Service fees
Application fee: AED 100
License to practice pharmacy: AED 1,000
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