California State Board of Pharmacy
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Contact Information
1625 N Market Blvd
N219
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 518-3100
Fax: (916) 574-8618
Web: Home Name search Forms
Email: virginia.herold@dca.ca.gov
Licenses
We track the following licenses with the California State Board of Pharmacy in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.
California Automated Patient Dispensing System License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | A license renewal application will be emailed by the Board 60 days prior to the expiration date of the license. |
California Centralized Hospital Packaging Pharmacy License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $1,150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Request for Renewal of Centralized Hospital Packaging Pharmacy License |
Agency Fee: | $1,150 |
Due: | Annually |
The board performs a thorough investigation of every application for a pharmacy license, which includes collecting all ownership and financial information, criminal background checks for beneficial owners and individuals with management and control, thorough documentation of all owners (whether or not they actively participate in the pharmacy’s daily activities), etc. Every pharmacy must have a pharmacist-in-charge who is responsible for the day to day operations (Business and Professions Code section 4054).
A nonresident pharmacy that ships, mails or delivers prescription medications to California residents must hold a current and valid license in the resident state, and also hold a nonresident pharmacy license issued by the board. The pharmacy must maintain an 800 number for consumer access to a pharmacist, must comply with patient-centered prescription labeling requirements (to include interpreter services and translation of directions of use, as specified), and the pharmacy must comply with requirements to report to CURES.
A pharmacist practicing in a nonresident pharmacy is NOT required to hold a California pharmacist license. The nonresident pharmacy must have a pharmacist-in-charge who is responsible for ensuring that the pharmacy complies with all California requirements for medications dispensed or shipped to California patients.
California Community Pharmacy License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $570 |
Turnaround: | Minimum 45 days |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $941 |
Due: | Annually |
California Designated Representative - Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailer License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Designated Representative for a Vet-Food Animal Drug Retailer |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $215 |
Due: | Biennially the final day of the month that it was issued |
California Designated Representative - Wholesaler/Non-Resident Wholesaler License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Designated Representative for a Wholesaler/Non-Resident Wholesaler |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $215 |
Due: | Biennially the final day of the month that it was issued |
California Emergency Medical Services Automated Drug Delivery System License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Emergency Medical Services Automated Drug Delivery System (EMADDS) License Application |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | A license renewal application will be emailed by the Board 60 days prior to the expiration date of the license. |
California Nonresident Outsourcing Facility License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $3,335 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Request for Renewal of Nonresident Outsourcing Facility License |
Agency Fee: | $3,180 |
Due: | Annually |
California Nonresident Pharmacy License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $570 |
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Required Attachments: |
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $941 |
Due: | Annually |
California Nonresident Pharmacy Sterile Compounding License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Nonresident Pharmacy Sterile Compouding License |
Agency Fee: | $3,335 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $3,180 |
Due: | Annually |
California Nonresident Third-Party Logistics Provider License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Nonresident Third-Party Logistics Provider License Application |
Agency Fee: | $820 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $831 |
Due: | Annually |
California Nonresident Wholesaler License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $820 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of Wholesaler/Nonresident Wholesaler License |
Agency Fee: | $831 |
Due: | Annually |
California Third-Party Logistics Provider License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | California Third-Party Logistics Provider License Application |
Agency Fee: | $820 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $831 |
Due: | Annually |
California Veterinary Food - Animal Drug Retailer License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | California Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailer License Application |
Agency Fee: | $610 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Request for Renewal of Veterinary Food-Animal Drug Retailer Permit |
Agency Fee: | $460 |
Due: | Annually |
California Wholesaler License
Agency: | California State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $820 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of Wholesaler/Nonresident Wholesaler License |
Agency Fee: | $831 |
Due: | Annually |
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