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Register for an examination of expertise for the trade in over-the-counter medicines
Service Description
In principle, medicines may only be sold in pharmacies.
However, there are exceptions for so-called over-the-counter medicines. These can be, for example, teas, ointments or tablets containing herbal substances such as valerian. If you wish to sell these products in your store, an employee with proven expertise must always be on site.
You can prove this expertise by taking the examination. In the examination, you must be able to answer questions on the proper storage of over-the-counter medicines, possible dangers of overdosing the active ingredients and legal regulations on handling and sale, for example. You should prepare for the content of the examination, for example by attending a preparatory course. However, this is not a prerequisite for registering for the exam. If you have a university degree or vocational training in the field of pharmacy, you may already have the necessary expertise and do not need to prove this by taking a separate exam; you can find more information on this in the further information.
Process flow
- First you register in writing or online with the relevant IHK.
- The IHK will confirm your registration
- You take the exam on the chosen date
- If you pass the exam, you will then receive a certificate
- After receiving the certificate, you are allowed to sell medicines that are not subject to the pharmacy obligation.
Competent authority
You can find the Chamber of Industry and Commerce responsible for you here:
Which documents are required?
Photo ID for identification during the examination
What are the fees?
Costs are incurred. The exact amount can be found in the fee schedule of the local IHK.
Processing duration
You will usually receive the certificate within a few days of passing the exam.
Legal basis
- § Section 50 Act on the Trade in Medicinal Products (Medicinal Products Act - AMG)
- § Section 1 Ordinance on proof of expertise in the retail sale of over-the-counter medicinal products - Proof of expertise
- § Section 2 Ordinance on Proof of Expertise in the Retail Sale of Over-the-Counter Medicinal Products - Establishment and Activities of the Examination Board
- § Section 3 Ordinance on proof of expertise in the retail sale of over-the-counter medicinal products - examination dates and registration for the examination
- § Section 4 Ordinance on proof of expertise in the retail sale of over-the-counter medicinal products - examination requirements
- § Section 5 Ordinance on proof of expertise in the retail sale of over-the-counter medicinal products - performance of the examination
Applications / forms
- Appeal, if provided for by state law. Detailed information on the appeal procedure can be found in the notification, if applicable.
- Legal action before the administrative court
Appeal
- Registration form: Registration form
- Online procedure: Online registration partly possible
- Written form requirement: no
- Personal appearance: You must appear in person for the examination
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)
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