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Register a pharmacy (PCN premises)

License a pharmaceutical premises with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria under a Superintendent Pharmacist: engage pharmacist → location approval → register premises (Form B) → inspection & licence.

Procedure
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Sector licencesHealth
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Form or guideOpen the official documentCAC / Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) · pcn.gov.ng
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CAC / Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
Procedure

The steps, in order

Each route below is scoped to the step it can actually complete.

  1. 01

    Incorporate and engage a Superintendent Pharmacist

    Agency
    CAC / Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
    What is required
    The premises must be under the direct personal control of a registered Superintendent Pharmacist holding a current Annual Licence to Practise.
    Documents
    Certificate of Incorporation; Superintendent Pharmacist's Annual Licence
    Typical timeline
    Setup stage
    Use for this step
  2. 02

    Obtain PCN location approval

    Agency
    Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
    What is required
    Apply (letter + ₦10,000) to the PCN state office for location approval; build or renovate the premises within 6 months of approval or it may be revoked.
    Documents
    Location application; ₦10,000 fee
    Typical timeline
    Build within 6 months of approval
    Use for this step
  3. 03

    Apply to register the premises (Form B)

    Agency
    Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
    What is required
    Submit Form B to the Registrar through the state PCN officer with the required documents and fees (e.g. manufacturing inspection fee ₦130,000).
    Documents
    Form B; CIC; Superintendent's Annual Licence; inspection & registration fees
    Typical timeline
    Application stage
    Use for this step
  4. 04

    Inspection and licensing

    Agency
    Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
    What is required
    PCN inspects the premises; on compliance the premises is registered/licensed (retail, wholesale, hospital or manufacturing as applicable).
    Documents
    Premises inspection
    Typical timeline
    After inspection
    Use for this step
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