Overview
A drug license, also known as a pharmaceutical license or a drug manufacturing license, is a legal requirement for entities involved in the manufacturing, distribution, sale, or storage of pharmaceutical drugs or medicines.
In India, the licensing and regulation of pharmaceutical drugs are overseen by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its associated rules.
Drug licenses in India are generally valid for a specific period, typically one to five years, and need to be renewed before expiration