Licensing

Wholesale Drug License vs Retail Drug License: Complete Guide for Pharma Businesses

Which licence you need depends on who you sell to — here is how the two differ in practice.

  • June 19, 2026
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A retail drug licence lets you dispense to patients. A wholesale licence lets you sell on to other licence holders. Most franchise partners need the wholesale licence.

Both require a qualified person, approved premises and record-keeping that will be inspected.