Iowa Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Iowa healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Iowa 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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Company Licenses
Iowa Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Iowa Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Registration - Business
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $90 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Due: | Biennially |
Iowa Limited Distributor License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Limited Distributor Application including Self-Inspection Form |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
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Iowa Limited Use Pharmacy License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | New License or Change Application and Instate Limited Use Pharmacy Application Addendum |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Iowa Outsourcing Facility License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $400 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Iowa Pharmacy License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $135 |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Iowa Telepharmacy License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $135 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Iowa Third-Party Logistics Provider License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $750 |
Notes: | Inspection
NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation (Formerly known as VAWD)
Fingerprints
Qualified Indivdiual
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Required Attachments: | If the 3PL is physically located in the state of Iowa, the following documents will be required to be uploaded with your application:
If the 3PL is not physically located in the state of Iowa, the following documents will be required to be uploaded with your application:
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $750 |
Due: | Annually by March 31. |
Iowa Wholesale Distributor License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $750 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $750 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Individual Licenses
Iowa Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Iowa Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Registration - Individual Practitioners
Initial Registration
Form: | Controlled Substances Act Registration Application for Individual Practitioners or Researchers |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Due: | Biennially |
Iowa Pharmacist License
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $252 application fee + $45 background check fee |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Reciprocal Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $252 application fee + $45 background check fee |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $180 |
Due: | Biennially by June 30th. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Iowa Pharmacist-Intern Registration
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Registration shall remain in effect aslong asthe board issatisfied that the intern is pursuing a degree in pharmacy in good faith and with reasonable diligence.
Iowa Pharmacy Certified Technician Registration
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Initial and Renewal Certified Technician Registration Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Depends on the date of signature on the applicant's national certification:
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Initial and Renewal Certified Technician Registration Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
Iowa Pharmacy Support Person Registration
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Pharmacy Support Person Initial and Renewal Registration (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
Iowa Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration
Agency: | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Trainee registrations are issued for a period of one year and may not be renewed.
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.