Drug Management Department Cancels 5,302 Pharmacy Licenses

Kathmandu. The Department of Drug Management has stated that the registration certificates of five thousand three hundred and two drug stores and pharmacies have been canceled. Issuing a notice today, Tuesday, the department stated that the certificates of stores that did not complete the renewal process within the time limit stipulated by law have been automatically canceled.  

Information has been given that the registration certificates (Schedule 9) of drug stores that were not renewed within the stipulated period and whose renewal period has expired have been automatically canceled. The provisions regarding the period and renewal of drug manufacturing licenses, recommendation letters, and certificates have been implemented in accordance with the amended provisions in Section 11 of the Drug Act, 2035, and Sub-section (5) of Section 11 of the same Act.  

The department has also published the list of drug stores whose renewal period expired on Jestha 28 and were automatically canceled, along with this notice. In accordance with the legal provision, the department has stated that the information of such cancellation must be provided to the concerned individuals, organizations, or stakeholders, and has published the notice accordingly. Stores whose period has expired will no longer be legally allowed to operate drug stores.  

Meanwhile, the Department of Drug Management has requested all drug store operators to immediately confirm the status of their certificates and complete the necessary legal procedures. Furthermore, the department has strictly instructed to fully comply with the prevailing legal provisions and departmental directives while conducting the sale and distribution of drugs. It has also been warned not to operate drug businesses without fulfilling the legal standards and not to play with public health.