<h1>Pharma entrants urged to secure drug licences, GST, GMP compliance and strong contracts amid digital health and e-pharmacy risks</h1> A pharma knowledge hub expanded its guidance for entrants, emphasizing legal and compliance prerequisites for manufacturing, PCD/franchise and distribution businesses, including obtaining drug licences, GST registration, adherence to GMP, and staying current with regulatory changes; it highlights risks from non-compliance, the need for robust due diligence when selecting manufacturing or franchise partners, and careful drafting of franchise/territory agreements and marketing materials to avoid regulatory or liability exposure. The release also notes evolving regulatory issues tied to digital health, e-pharmacies and telemedicine, and includes a press-release disclaimer distancing the publisher from editorial responsibility.