Louisiana Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Louisiana healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Louisiana 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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Louisiana Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Louisiana Automated Medication System Registration
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New Automated Medication System (AMS) Registration |
Agency Fee: | $0 if the facility address is the same as the pharmacy address, $150 if not. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of Automated Medication System (AMS) Registration |
Agency Fee: | $0 if the facility address is the same as the pharmacy address, $150 if not. |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Automated Medication Systems
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Automated Medication System (AMS) |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Automated Medication Systems - Exempt
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Automated Medication System (AMS) |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Drug Detection/Canine
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Laboratory
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Laboratory - Exempt
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Miscellaneous
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Miscellaneous - Exempt
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Distributor of Legend Drugs or Devices License
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Licensure - Distributor of Legend Drugs or Devices |
Agency Fee: | $400 + $25 for each additional license sub-type + $100 for in-state facility inspection. |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $300 + $25 for each additional license sub-type. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
Louisiana Drug or Device Distributor
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Instructions: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $400 + $25 for each additional license sub-type |
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Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $400 + $25 for each additional license sub-type |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment - Entities/Businesses
Agency: | Louisiana Department of Health - Medicaid Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $599 |
Turnaround: | ~3 weeks |
Notes: | Providers who have already paid the Medicare Enrollment application fee or the Medicaid Enrollment fee for another state may be exempt from paying the application fee. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Basic Provider Enrollment Packet for Entities/Businesses (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $599 |
Due: | Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided. |
Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Nonresident
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit Online renewal form: Renew Here |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $125 renewal fee + $25 prescription monitoring program (PMP) fee + $100 pharmacy education support fee. |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Individual Licenses
Louisiana Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Animal Euthanasia Technician, Certified
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Animal Euthanasia Technician, Lead
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Researcher
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $30 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Sales Representative
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
Agency Fee: | $20 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Louisiana Pharmacist License
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $450 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31st. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Registration
Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for New Pharmacy Technician Candidate Registration |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by June 30. |
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.