Apply for an operating license for a pharmacy

• Submission of the documents as scans or originals, as well as submission of the necessary original documents (e.g. lease agreement, purchase agreement)
• Examination of the documents
• Issuance of the pharmacy operating license, provided that all requirements are met.

• More details in the leaflet
  

  For more details on the type and scope of the documents, please refer to the leaflet on the application for a pharmacy operating license under "Further information".

Simplified online form
You can use this form to upload applications and supporting documents for an existing application. You can also ask questions about your application.
This form is only available in German.

• Information sheet Application for a pharmacy operating license (pdf, 220.8 KB)
  

• Form Annex 1 Declarations on the application (pdf, 174.5 KB)
  

• Form Annex 2 Affidavit (pdf, 174.3 KB)
  

Please note that the issuance of the permit is subject to a fee in accordance with Section 500.01 of the current Bremen Health Cost Ordinance. Any necessary monitoring measures will be invoiced separately in accordance with item 500.08.

What deadlines must be paid attention to?

Please submit your completed application at least 6 weeks prior to the scheduled opening date.

How long does it take to process

4 weeks to 6 weeks After complete submission of all necessary documents. If clarification is required, the processing time may be extended.

• §2 Apothekengesetz (ApoG)
• §1 (2) Apothekengesetz (ApoG)
• § 6 Apothekengesetz (ApoG)
• § 4 Apothekenbetriebsordnung (ApBetrO)
• § 4 (1) Nr. 4 Bundes-Apothekerordnung
• § 2a Apothekenbetriebsordnung (ApBetrO)

• Informationen auf der Internetseite der Senatorin für Gesundheit, Frauen und Verbraucherschutz (SGFV)
• Umbau einer Apotheke anzeigen
• Betriebserlaubnis für eine Filialapotheke beantragen
• Wechsel der Filialleitung einer Apotheke