After successful approval, what is the specific process for collecting the licence?

Congratulations! Once you receive the PPB Committee’s formal letter of approval, you will enter the final stage of obtaining your licence. The process is relatively straightforward: first, the approval letter will state the licence fee payable, for example, the issue fee for a wholesaler’s licence is HKD$2,150 (the fee may be revised; refer to the official notice). Pay the fee by the method and within the time limit specified in the letter, and keep the receipt safe. Next, bring the payment receipt, the original approval letter and valid proof of identity for the person collecting the licence (such as a company director or authorised representative) to collect it at the specified time and place, usually the Drug Office, Department of Health. You will need to sign an acknowledgement when collecting the licence. Once you have it, make a copy and keep the original safe, and display the licence prominently at your business premises as required. Your company may then officially begin lawful business activities involving medicines.