How to register as a pharmacist in Abu Dhabi?
The first required thing to work as a pharmacist in the UAE is to pass the Ministry of Health examination from Dubai / Abu Dhabi.
Ministry of Health (MOH) – the federal department
Health Authority Abu Dhabi (for Abu Dhabi) HAAD
Dubai Health Authority (Dubai) DHA
What license will be helpful / used to work as a pharmacist in Abu Dhabi / Al Ain / Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah / Dubai?
- Abu Dhabi: HAAD License
- Al Ain: HAAD License
- Sharjah: MOH license
- Ajman: MOH license
- Ras Al Khaimah: MOH license
- Dubai: DHA license along with MOH
*DHA Exam does not require writing Arabic exam
Procedure to get a Pharmacy License in Abu Dhabi
- Create a username and password (if you haven’t already), register for e-services, and then utilize the e-system.
- The facility, acting as the customer, is required to use the licensed facility’s account to access the website service for licensing professionals and submit the necessary paperwork and data according to the license.
- The Ministry of Health and Prevention must be consulted by the client regarding the transaction.
- The application will be reviewed by the relevant personnel. The application will be accepted if all requirements are met, and the transaction will be forwarded to the facility for online fee payment.
- The transaction will be automatically forwarded to the Ministry of Health and Prevention once the client (facility) has paid the fees via the website.
- The concerned officer will accept the application and carry out the last examination of the transaction after receiving the fee. The initial license, renewal, cancellation, or change of title will be approved if all requirements are met.
- The Ministry of Health and Prevention must receive the necessary documentation from the client (institution).
- If all requirements are satisfied, the concerned employee will approve the application and grant the final license.
Documents Required
- Scientific and academic certificates.
- Certificates of recent experience from the employer.
- Valid assessment certificate.
- Certificate of criminal clearance.
- Letter of license request from the facility.
- Job Offer
- List of employees licensed to work in the facility.
- Copy of valid passport
- Copy of valid residence license.
- Copy of valid Emirates ID card.
- Pharmacist’s character reference (form available at Customer Happiness Centers).
- List of controlled medicines (for official pharmacists).
- Employment contract.
- labor card
Eligibility
- At least two years of experience is required.
- The applicant’s job history should not show a gap of more than two years.
- The assessment certificate is valid for Five years only.
What is the processing time?
- It generally takes 5 working days
What are the fees?
- Application fee: AED 100
- License to practice pharmacy: AED 1,000
Where I can apply for a Pharmacy License?
- MOHAP Website
- MOHAP Mobile App
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