Apply for a license to practice as a pharmacist

Prerequisites

Approval must be granted upon application if you:

• have successfully completed your studies in Germany or an equivalent qualification abroad
• are physically and personally suitable
• have sufficient knowledge of the German language.

Documents required

see online application
The forms required for the written application can be found under the further links.

Deadlines

no

Procedure

Students who have received their degree in Germany apply online for their license to practice medicine. Students who have received their degree abroad apply in writing for approval. As the process continues, you will be notified whether your application is complete or whether you need to submit additional documents. After the approval has been granted, the approval certificate will be sent to you.

Processing time

depending on the individual case

Fees

EUR 130 - EUR 850 plus expenses

Legal remedies

An objection to a negative decision can be raised within one month after notification to the office specified in the letterhead.

Legal basis

§ 4 Federal Pharmacist Regulations (BApO)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bapo/__4.html

If you want to work as a pharmacist in Germany, you need a special professional qualification: license to practice medicine or a professional license. The approbation represents the more comprehensive professional license.