The Drug Office, Department of Health, allocates Hong Kong pharmaceutical licence numbers centrally. Each approved registered medicine receives a unique number to identify it and regulate its sale on the market. The “HK-” prefix denotes Hong Kong, and the following digits are generated in registration date order. The licence number must be clearly displayed on the medicine packaging and package insert to enable tracking and verification. This numbering system helps regulators monitor the distribution and safety of medicines.
HONG KONG DRUG LICENSING
How are Hong Kong pharmaceutical licence (HK-XXXXX) numbers allocated and managed?
A complete explanation of the regulatory basis, Drew Tang’s recommendations and risk alerts. The original material dates from 2025; read it alongside the latest official requirements.
Original guide, 2025 edition: These FAQs are provided for topic-based reference and have not all been individually checked against current rules. Please confirm fees, personnel, renewal, changes and product requirements against the professional in-depth guide for the relevant licence type and the official requirements in force at the time.
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