Selling Medicines at Gas Stations: How to Legally Launch Medication Sales

The format of gas stations has evolved significantly: beyond fuel, customers now expect a wide range of related products and services. At the end of 2025, the state officially expanded the boundaries of what is permitted for this business niche by allowing the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines at gas stations. These changes were formalized within the Licensing Conditions for the Retail Sale of Medicinal Products.

For owners and network executives, this opens up a new commercial avenue without the need to establish a full-scale pharmacy or a pharmacy branch at the gas station—provided they hold the appropriate license. However, this opportunity does not imply simplified or "unrestricted" sales. The state has clearly defined which medicines can be sold at gas stations, their storage conditions, and personnel requirements, while mandating compulsory licensing and inspections before operations begin.

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