Pharmacy Compliance
KARTSEEK configures pharmacy regulations per country. Here's how we handle compliance across all supported markets.
India
HSN Code
Mandatory Harmonized System Nomenclature code for every pharmacy product for GST classification.
GST Tax
5% GST on essential medicines, 12% on medical devices, 18% on personal care and supplements.
Prescription Rules
Schedule H, H1, and X medicines require valid doctor prescription. Schedule X substances need special handling.
Drug License
All pharmacies must hold a valid drug license issued by the State Drug Controller.
FSSAI
Health supplements and nutraceuticals require FSSAI license and labeling compliance.
Qatar
VAT
5% VAT on pharmacy products as per Qatar Tax Authority regulations.
MOPH Registration
All medicines must be registered with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).
Prescription Rules
Prescription medicines dispensed only with valid prescription from Qatar-licensed physician.
Controlled Substances
Strict controls on narcotic and psychotropic substances per MOPH guidelines.
United Arab Emirates
VAT
5% VAT on pharmacy products as per Federal Tax Authority regulations.
DHA/DOH Registration
Medicine registration through Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH).
Arabic Labeling
Product labels must include Arabic text for medicine name, dosage, and instructions.
Prescription Rules
Prescription medicines require valid UAE-issued prescription.
United Kingdom
VAT
0% VAT on most prescription medicines, 20% on OTC and health products.
MHRA Registration
All medicines must be licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
POM/P/GSL Classification
Prescription Only (POM), Pharmacy (P), and General Sales List (GSL) classification system.
GPhC License
All pharmacies must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
United States
State Sales Tax
Sales tax varies by state. Some states exempt prescription medicines from sales tax.
FDA Approval
All medicines must be FDA-approved. OTC monograph or NDA/ANDA required.
DEA Scheduling
Controlled substances classified under DEA Schedules I-V with specific dispensing rules.
State Pharmacy License
Pharmacies must hold state board of pharmacy license for each operating state.
India
VAT
16% VAT on most pharmacy products. Essential medicines may be exempt.
Drug License
All medicines must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
Prescription Rules
Prescription medicines require valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Practice License
Pharmacies must hold a valid license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Compliance FAQs
What compliance codes are required for pharmacy products?▼
In India, HSN codes are mandatory for GST classification. In GCC countries, medicine registration codes from local health authorities are required. In the UK, MHRA license numbers apply. Each country has specific product identification requirements.
How does KARTSEEK handle different country tax rules?▼
The admin panel allows country-wise tax configuration. GST in India, VAT in GCC/UK, state sales tax in USA. Tax rates are configurable per product category and country.
Are prescription rules different per country?▼
Yes. India follows Schedule H/H1/X classification. UAE/Qatar follow MOPH/DHA rules. UK uses POM/P/GSL. USA follows DEA scheduling. KARTSEEK configures prescription requirements per country.
How are restricted medicines controlled?▼
Restricted medicines require prescription upload, pharmacist verification, and admin approval. Controlled substances have additional verification steps configured per country regulations.