Compliance for Pharmacy / Medical Store

Pharmacy Compliance & SWM Rules 2026

10 rules typically apply to a pharmacy in India, covering waste management (including SWM Rules 2026) and general compliance obligations.

This is EarthReheal WasteLedger's plain-language interpretation, for informational purposes only — not legal advice. Always confirm against the official rule text and your regulator. Rules shown reflect our current catalog and may not capture every site-specific condition.

General Compliance (4)

Reporting, licensing, and regulatory obligations beyond waste.

Drug Sale Licence (Schedule H/X)

Selling or stocking prescription drugs (Schedule H) or specially controlled drugs (Schedule X) requires a valid retail/wholesale drug licence, sourced only from licensed wholesalers against a valid prescription.

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DRUGS NDPS

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Shops & Establishments Registration

Nearly every commercial or institutional premises operating in India needs Shops & Establishments registration from the state labour department or municipal corporation — this is separate from any sector-specific licence and applies regardless of business type.

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POSH Internal Complaints Committee

Any workplace with 10 or more employees must proactively constitute an Internal Complaints Committee, including an external member, at every branch or office location — waiting until a complaint arises is itself a violation.

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