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

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Licensing requirements for Kentucky healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Kentucky 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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Kentucky Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

Kentucky Clinical Practice Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Clinical Practice Pharmacy Renewal

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Notes:

Renewal applications are sent in the mail at the beginning of April.

Kentucky Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider License

Agency:Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet - Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Home Medical Equipment License or Renewal

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Biennially by September 30.

Kentucky Manufacturer Permit

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Manufacturer Permit Application

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Kentucky Medicinal Gas Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Special-Medicinal Gas Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Kentucky Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application For Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Kentucky Outsourcer Facility License

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Outsourcer Facility License Application

Agency Fee:

$250

Registration Renewal

Form:

Outsourcer Facility License Renewal Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Kentucky Resident Pharmacy Permit

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Kentucky Third Party Logistics Provider License

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Third Party Logistics Provider License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Kentucky Wholesale Distributor Permit

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Wholesale Distributor License Application

Agency Fee:

$125

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Individual Licenses

Kentucky Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Kentucky Pharmacist Intern Registration

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacist Intern Application

Agency Fee:

$25

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Intern certificates expire 6 years from the date of issuance and cannot be renewed.

Kentucky Pharmacist License

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Initial Application for Pharmacist Licensure

Agency Fee:

$150 application fee, $25 background check fee, $32 fingerprinting fee.

Original Ink:Not required

Reciprocal Registration

Instructions:

Request licensure transfer through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

Agency Fee:

$375 application fee, $25 background check fee, $32 fingerprinting fee.

Original Ink:Not required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Pharmacist License Renewal Application

Filing Method:

File by mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$80

Due:

Biennially by February 28th of even-numbered years.

Original Ink:Not required

Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration

Agency:Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Form:

Pharmacy Technician Renewal Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by March 31.

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.