Maryland Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Maryland healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Maryland 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
Maryland Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Maryland Manufacturers and Virtual Manufacturers Distributing Their Own Drugs or Devices Permit
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $1,750 |
Turnaround: | 8 weeks |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application For Manufacturers And Virtual Manufacturers (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $1,750 |
Due: | By May 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Maryland Medicaid Provider Enrollment
Agency: | Maryland Department of Health - Medicaid Administration |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $599 |
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
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Agency Fee: | $599 |
Due: | Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided. |
A Non-Resident Pharmacy is a pharmacy located outside this State that, in the normal course of business, as determined by the Board, ships, mails, or delivers drugs or devices to a person in this State pursuant to prescriptions. A Non-resident Pharmacy shall be operated in compliance with the laws and regulations of the state in which it is located; and shall be in compliance with the law and with the rules and regulations of the Board. For further details, please review HO §12-404.
Maryland Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
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Agency Fee: | $700 |
Turnaround: | Please allow four to six weeks for the Board to process your completed application |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $500 |
Due: | By May 31 of even-numbered years. |
Maryland Pharmacy Permit
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Instructions: | Mail to: Applications sent overnight or through priority mail must be addressed to the appropriate lockbox |
Agency Fee: | $700 |
Turnaround: | 4-6 weeks |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $500 |
Due: | By May 31 of even-numbered years. |
Maryland Residential Service Agency License - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Agency: | Maryland Department of Health - Ambulatory Care Unit |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
RSA licenses no longer expire and remain valid unless revoked.
Maryland Wholesale Distributor Permit
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $1,750 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $1,750 |
Due: | By May 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Individual Licenses
Maryland Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Maryland Pharmacist License
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Initial Application for Pharmacist Licensure: US and Foreign Graduates |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $261 |
Due: | Biennially. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
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.