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

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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

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for AMS

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Automated Medication Systems - Exempt

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for AMS

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Distributor

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Drug Detection/Canine

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

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 - Hospital

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Hospital - Exempt

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Laboratory

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

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

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 - Manufacturer

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Miscellaneous

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

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

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 - Pharmacy

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Pharmacy

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Pharmacy

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Pharmacy - Exempt

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Pharmacy

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Pharmacy

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Registered Outsourcing Facility

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Substance Abuse Clinic

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Substance Abuse Clinic - Exempt

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New CDS License for Facility

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Facility

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:

Application Instructions and Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400 + $25 for each additional license sub-type

Required Attachments:
  • Out of State applicants: copy of wholesaler or manufacturer license from regulatory agency as issued by the state in which the applicant facility is located
    • If no license is required in the state in which the applicant is located:
      • A copy of correspondence from the regulatory agency of the state in which the applicant is located stating such.
      • Copy of 3PLP, if applicable, r/ distributor license from the regulatory agency as issued to the 3PLP by the state in which the 3PLP is located. 
      • Legend device manufacturers, a copy of an FDA establishment registration
  • DRP QUALIFICATION REVIEW FORM for the individual designated as the DRP
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 Durable Medical Equipment Permit

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of DME Permit

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Annually by August 31.

Louisiana Emergency Drug Kit Permit

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Emergency Drug Kit (EDK) Permit

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by June 30.

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:

Basic Provider Enrollment Packet for Entities/Businesses

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 - Charitable

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Community (Chain)

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

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Community (Independent)

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

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Hospital

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Hospital - Exempt

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Institutional

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Institutional - Exempt

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Nonresident

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

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.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Nonresident Compounding

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Nonresident Correctional Center

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Nonresident Nuclear

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Nuclear

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Penal

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Penal - Exempt

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Remote Processor

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Special Event

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Louisiana Pharmacy Permit - Telepharmacy Site

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$175

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Louisiana Pharmacy Permit

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Individual Licenses

Louisiana Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Animal Euthanasia Technician, Certified

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

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

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 - Dentists

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Medical Interns and Residents

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Medical Psychologists

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Optometrists

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Physician Assistants

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Physicians

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Podiatrists

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Researcher

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

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

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 - Telehealth for Nonresident Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Telemedicine for Nonresident Physicians

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Veterinarians

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of CDS License for Practitioner

Agency Fee:

$20

Due:

Annually by the date of issuance.

Louisiana Medicaid Provider Enrollment - Individuals

Agency:Louisiana Department of Health - Medicaid Program

Registration Renewal

Form:

Basic Provider Enrollment Packet for Individuals (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided.

Louisiana Pharmacist License

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacist License

Agency Fee:

$300

Original Ink:Not required

Reciprocal Registration

Form:

Application for New Louisiana Pharmacist License

Agency Fee:

$450

Original Ink:Not required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31st.

Original Ink:Not required

Louisiana Pharmacy Intern Registration

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Intern registrations cannot be renewed.

Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Registration

Agency:Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Renewal of Pharmacy Technician Certificate

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.