Do I need to buy social security to open a pharmacy ~ how long does it take?

The time and requirements for opening a pharmacy to purchase social security will vary according to national and regional laws and regulations. I will take China as an example to provide some relevant information:

In China, you need to buy social insurance to open a pharmacy. Specific social insurance purchase requirements and deadlines may vary from region to region, but usually include the following aspects:

1. Old-age insurance: Old-age insurance is to protect the basic needs of workers after retirement. According to China's regulations, both employees and employers need to pay endowment insurance premiums together. The time limit for purchasing social security may be related to the number of employees employed by pharmacies.

2. Medical insurance: Medical insurance aims to provide workers with reimbursement and payment services for medical expenses. Pharmacies may need to buy medical insurance for employees to ensure that employees can get corresponding protection when they are sick or need medical treatment.

3. Work-related injury insurance: Work-related injury insurance is to protect medical expenses and related compensation when workers have accidents or occupational diseases in the course of work. Pharmacies may also need to buy work-related injury insurance for their employees.

4. Unemployment insurance: Unemployment insurance is to protect the basic living needs of unemployed workers. Pharmacies may need to buy unemployment insurance for their employees.

Please consult the local social insurance management department or relevant institutions for the specific time limit and requirements for purchasing social insurance to understand the specific regulations and procedures.