Guideline on How to Apply for A Licence to Act as A Wholesaler

Guideline on How to Apply for A Licence to Act as A Wholesaler

This guideline is intended to provide recommendations to applicants wishing to submit an application for a licence to act as a wholesaler of medicine and/or scheduled substances. It is not intended as an exclusive approach and should not be taken as a
complete or authoritative statement of the law. SAHPRA reserves the right to request any additional information to establish the
safety, quality, and efficacy of a medicine and/or scheduled substances in keeping with the knowledge current at the time of
evaluation. The SAHPRA is committed to ensuring that all medicines and/or scheduled substances will be of the required quality, safety, and efficacy and that the wholesaler and/or distributor complies with acceptable quality assurance principles and good wholesaling/distributing practices as determined by SAHPRA. Applicants must adhere to the administrative requirements to avoid delays in the processing and evaluation of applications.

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Document Number: SAHPGL-LIC-02
Version: 3
Date Updated: 13/04/2026
File Type: www
Category: Guideline
Unit: Licencing