in the global pharmaceutical market，Hong Kong attracts many pharmaceutical companies with its strict medical supervision system and efficient logistics network。Obtained Hong Kong Wholesale Dealer License，(referred to as WDL)，Is the legal import of pharmaceutical products in Hong Kong?、Requirements for Export and Distribution Business。Below is a detailed guide on applying for a WDL license，for your information。
Legally registered business entity：Applicants need to register a company in Hong Kong，Ensure that the company has the qualifications to operate legally in Hong Kong。
Compliant warehousing facilities：Dedicated warehouse must be set up in a commercial building or industrial building，And equipped with temperature and humidity control、Light-proof design and insect- and rodent-proof facilities，Meet the requirements of Hong Kong’s Good Distribution Practice of Pharmaceuticals (GDP)。Applications located at retail premises or virtual addresses will generally not be considered。
Professional configuration：The company needs to appoint a "Responsible Person (RP)" with relevant pharmaceutical knowledge and work experience。If the business involves psychotropic substances or dangerous drugs in Part I of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance，It is mandatory to hire a Hong Kong registered pharmacist to be responsible for relevant transactions。
Cold chain and equipment verification：For medicines that require refrigeration (such as vaccines、Biological agents)，A calibration certificate for the temperature data logger must be provided、Temperature Mapping Report，and power outages、open the door、A series of stress test reports including temperature alarms，Ensure the stability of the temperature control system。
Additional licensing requirements：If dealing in antibiotics or dangerous drugs，Need to be based on WDL，Apply for an additional "Antibiotics License" or "Wholesaler's License to Supply Dangerous Drugs"。
Preliminary preparation：Register a company in Hong Kong，and leasing qualified premises for commercial or industrial use as pharmaceutical warehouses。
Material preparation：Develop detailed business plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs)，and prepare floor plans of the premises、Proof of qualifications of the person in charge and proof of business nature (such as agency authorization letter or overseas quotation) and other relevant documents。
Submit application：Complete the WDL registration application form，Make sure the information is accurate，Submit together with all supporting documentation toDrug Office, Department of Health (DoH), Hong Kong。
On-site inspection and interviews：The pharmacist inspector of the Department of Health will review the application materials，and conduct strict on-site inspections in person.，Evaluate warehousing facilities and quality management systems。at the same time，The Inspector will interview the proposed Responsible Person (RP)，Examine their regulatory knowledge and practical ability。
Get a license：After the inspection is passed and the documents are reviewed and correct,，Final approval will be carried out by the Pharmacy and Poisons (Wholesale Licensing) Board，WDL license will be officially issued after passing。
Application time：Provided that the submitted materials are complete and the facilities meet the requirements，The Department of Health's service commitment starts from the confirmation of receipt 2 Approval completed within months。
government fees：The WDL wholesaler license fee is approximately 625 Hong Kong dollar。If additional licenses are required，The antibiotic license application fee is approximately 450 Hong Kong dollar，The wholesaler license fee for supplying dangerous drugs is approx. 860 Hong Kong dollars (the specific amount is subject to the latest regulations of the Department of Health)。
Consulting service fee：If you hire a professional consultant to assist with site planning、Equipment verification and material submission，Fees will vary based on scope and complexity of services。
Continuous Complianceand record keeping：Establish and maintain a sound quality management system (QMS)，Keep detailed records of drug purchases、Storage and distribution information，All records are kept available for inspection for at least two years。
Import and export declaration：Even if you hold a WDL license，Every time a drug is actually imported or exported，It is still necessary to apply for independent import or export licenses (one single license) from the Trade and Industry Department and the Department of Health in batches.。
subject to regulatory inspections：Cooperate with the Department of Health’s regular or surprise inspections，Ensure warehousing environment、Temperature and humidity monitoring and operating procedures continue to comply with regulatory requirements。
License renewal and information update：WDL license needs to be renewed regularly。If company name、Change of address or key personnel (e.g. RP)，Must report to the Department of Health promptly，Keep license plate information valid。
Q1：Can wholesale of Western medicines (WDL) and wholesale of proprietary Chinese medicines be carried out at the same premises?
A1：Can，But strict physical isolation must be carried out。You need to apply for a WDL license separately from the Department of Health，and apply for a wholesaler's license of proprietary Chinese medicines from the Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office，The separate storage areas for both must be clearly demarcated on the plans.。
Q2：If you only engage in "re-export trade" of medicines (no inbound sales)，Do I still need to apply for WDL?
A2：need。if onlyHong Kong companyObtained ownership of pharmaceutical products and arranged distribution，It falls within the scope of regulated business，Must hold a WDL license and apply for each batch of import and export licenses in accordance with the law。
Q3：Does the Responsible Person (RP) have to be a registered pharmacist?
A3：Except for those dealing in psychotropic drugs or Part I dangerous drugs, it is compulsory to register a pharmacist，The person in charge of general medicines only needs to prove that they have sufficient relevant pharmaceutical knowledge and experience，and can pass the committee interview。
Q4：Does a WDL license allow the retail sale of pharmaceuticals to general consumers?
A4：not allowed。WDL license is strictly limited to B2B business，It is absolutely prohibited to retail or distribute any pharmaceutical product directly to the general public。
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