Guidance

Domestic licensing applications

Information on applying for a controlled drug domestic licence and what happens after you submit your application.

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Domestic licensing: application guidance

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If your company needs to apply for a licence to transport controlled drugs, you should read this guidance before you apply.

The document gives guidance on how to register online and complete the application process.

More information

More information about the application process and fees is also available.

Updates to this page

Published 17 November 2014
Last updated 22 November 2023 + show all updates
  1. The domestic licensing application guidance has been updated.

  2. Updated guidance on changing a company name.

  3. Updated visit frequency.

  4. Guidance updated, including a new telephone number for Drugs and Firearms Licensing Unit.

  5. Accessible HTML version of 'Domestic licensing: application guidance' added.

  6. Updated controlled substance domestic application & case processing guidance to January 2021 edition.

  7. First published.

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