Betriebserlaubnis einer Krankenhausapotheke beantragen

An operating license is required to operate a hospital pharmacy.

An application for an operating license for a hospital pharmacy must be made in writing to the appropriate authority.

Documents in accordance with Section 14 of the German Pharmacy Act must be presented.

More detailed information on the type and scope is provided by the respective local competent authority.

If the competent authority determines that the requirements under Section 14 of the Pharmacy Act are met, the operating license shall be issued in accordance with the application.

The cost of processing the application for a permit to operate a pharmacy: EUR 600.00 - 2,000

• First, you should contact your competent authority to describe your project and discuss the scope of documents to be submitted.
• Next, submit a complete written application.
• Your application will be reviewed by the competent authority.
• If necessary, the competent authority will request additional documents.
• If the requirements of the Pharmacy Act are met, you will be issued an operating license.
• Pharmacy operations may only commence after an acceptance inspection by the competent authority.

8 weeks

The application for permission to operate a hospital pharmacy must be submitted to the competent authority at least 8 weeks before the desired opening date or takeover date.

• Objection
• objection
• Administrative court action

• Hospital pharmacy may only be operated with permission.
• Written application to be submitted by the hospital owner.
• Manager must be named in writing.

The competent authority according to § 1 (2) Pharmacy Act is the

State Office for Health and Social Affairs
Drug Monitoring and Testing Office
Wismarsche Street 298
19055 Schwerin

Forms/online services available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: Yes

Personal appearance required: No