United KingdomDrug and Health Licences

Drug and Health Product Licence

Approval to sell medicines, devices and health products. Handled by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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Official program name: Drug and Health Product Licence
Program category: Drug and health licences
Regulator: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
What it covers: Approval to import, distribute or sell medicines, medical devices, supplements and other health products.
Who needs it: Companies selling pharmaceuticals, devices, supplements or other regulated health products.
Typical documents: Product dossier, manufacturing details, safety and quality data, labelling and the licence holder details.
Processing time: To be confirmed. Confirm with the regulator.
Official source: gov.uk

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Directional guidance only, not legal advice. Requirements depend on your product and change often. Confirm current rules and fees with the regulator before you apply.