50-State Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
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Alabama Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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Licensing requirements for Alabama healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Alabama for individuals and businesses. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

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Alabama Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

Alabama Home Medical Equipment License

Agency:Alabama Board of Home Medical Equipment

Initial Registration

Form:

Initial Application

Agency Fee:

$500 inspection fee + $250 licensure fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by August 30.

Alabama Institutional Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

New Institutional Pharmacy Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, must pay a $300 CS fee. If not, then CS Waiver Form must be completed.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Manufacturer Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Manufacturer Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Turnaround:

14-16 weeks

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Alabama Medical Oxygen Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Retail Medical Oxygen Application

Agency Fee:

$400

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Non-Resident Pharmacy Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, must pay a $300 Controlled Substance fee. If not, then the Controlled Substance Waiver Form must be completed.

Required Attachments:
  • Home state licenses
    • Copies of home-state licenses for both the pharmacy and the pharmacist
    • Home state license verification showing the licenses are in good standing 
  • Alabama state registration
    • Proof of good standing with the Alabama Secretary of State
  • DEA Certificate
    • A DEA certificate (if applicable)
  • Board inspection report
    • The inspector will be reviewing policies and procedures; training logs, including Glover finger testing, aseptic technique, and cleaning; cleaning logs; temperature logs; observed compounding procedures; compounding logs, and room(s) and hood(s) certifications.
  • Business model description
    • A narrative description of the business model and operations, including pharmacy type
  • Owner and officer information 
    • A list of all owners, officers, directors, members, managers, and partners including the following: 
      • Individual
        • Name
        • Social Security Number
        • Date of Birth
        • Home Address
        • Title
      • Businesses
        • Name
        • EIN
        • Address
  • Discipline
    • A narrative and supporting documentation for any prior discipline or "yes" responses to prior action questions or prior FDA 483 violations
  • Controlled Substances
  • If compounding, these additional attachments are required: 
    • VPP Inspection report and response
    • 795 and/or 797 questionnaires, depending on the type of compounding
    • A list of all compounded medications including
      • Dosage form
      • Strength
      • Human or animal use
    • A NIOSH list of medications (if applicable) 
    • A copy of the Beyond Use Date policy
    • A copy of the policy on testing compounds for potency, stability, sterility, and endotoxins)
    • Environmental monitoring reports, including viable and nonviable airflow

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

New Pharmacy Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, must pay a $300 CS fee. If not, then CS Waiver Form must be completed.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Pharmacy Services In-State Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

New Pharmacy Services In-State Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Pharmacy Services Out-of-State Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

New Pharmacy Services Out-of-State Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Precursor Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Precursor Application

Agency Fee:

$500

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Private Label Distributor Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Private Label Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Alabama Repackager Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Re-packager Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Alabama Third-Party Logistics Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Third-Party Logistics Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Alabama Wholesale Distributor Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Wholesale Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Individual Licenses

Alabama Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Alabama Intern/Extern License

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Alabama Pharmacist License

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400, $100 application fee + $300 exam fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Pharmacy Technician License

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60 application fee + $40 background fee + $3 transaction fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Learn about healthcare and pharmaceutical licensing in other states:

Controlled Substance Registration - In addition to a pharmacy license, controlled substance registration registration is required in many states for pharmacies that distribute controlled substances.

NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) - Host a variety of programs and resources relating to pharmacist and pharmacy licensure and examination.

Pharmacist in Charge - A licensed pharmacist designated by a pharmacy to act as the party responsible for compliance with regulations.

VPP (Verified Pharmacy Program) - A program run by NABP that allows state boards to share information and more easily register out-of-state pharmacies.