Drugs licensing
Companies and individuals in England, Wales or Scotland need to apply for Home Office licences if they wish to produce, supply, possess, import or export controlled drugs.
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Technical issue with the National Drugs control system (NDS) has now been resolved
The Home Office was aware that some licensees were experiencing issues with the NDS. This has now been resolved. If you are still experiencing any issues with the NDS, please contact the DLCU.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused to licensees. Please regularly visit our pages to see the latest news on the DLCU.
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Licensing replacement programme - replacement of open ended licences
Controlled Drug and Precursor Chemical licences issued since 15 November 2010 have been time limited (valid for one year). Fees for the issuing of licences are charged in line with the Misuse of Drugs (Fees) Regulations 2010. We will soon begin reviewing the stock of open ended licences issued before 15 November 2010 and replacing them with time limited ones. Please visit controlled drug domestic licences and precursor chemical domestic licensing for further information. -
Change in billing process
From 1 December 2011, the drug licensing and compliance unit are changing the way import and export licensees are billed, moving from quarterly to monthly billing in arrears.
Licensees will be billed for import and export licences provided during October and November at the start of December, and billed monthly onwards.
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End of paper applications for precursor chemicals imports or exports
From 1 January 2012, licensees will be required to use the National Drugs control System (NDS). You are required to complete the template for overseas trading partners and register for accounts. Only responsible officers and guarantors, as stated on your domestic licence, will be able to electronically submit licence applications.
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Controlled drug domestic licensing
Licence application forms for businesses, companies, other organisations and doctors.
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Controlled drug import and export licenses
Licence application forms for companies intending to import/export controlled drugs.
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Licence application form for individuals planning to travel with controlled drugs.
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Annual statement of compliance for completion by all licensees.
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Annual returns forms for completion where required, by businesses, companies and other organisations licensed to produce, possess and supply controlled drugs.
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Contact details for drugs licensing and compliance unit.
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