50-State Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
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New York Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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Licensing requirements for New York healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

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

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Analytical Laboratory

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Distributor

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Distributor (Out-of-State)

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Exporter

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Exporter Broker

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Importer

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Importer Broker

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Institutional Dispenser

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Institutional Dispenser Limited

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Instructional Activities

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Manufacturer

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Manufacturer (Out-of-State)

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$1,200

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Pharmacy - Automated Dispensing System (ADS)

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Research/Instructional - Schedule I (Institutional)

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Researcher - Schedules II-V (Institutional)

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Nonresident Manufacturer Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$520

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Nonresident Outsourcing Facility Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$520

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Nonresident Pharmacy Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application For Non-Resident Pharmacy Registration In New York State

Instructions:

Mail to: 

New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Board of Pharmacy
2nd Floor West Wing
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
 

Agency Fee:

$345

Turnaround:

10-16 weeks

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:
  • A sample prescription label is required
  • The state notes that If you are not sure about what is required, especially as it relates to corporate documents and filings, you may wish to consult with your attorney.
  • Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. In the interest of fairness, the state does not deviate from this policy.
  • Inspection Checklist
Required Attachments:
  • A copy of your New York authority to do business
  •  Letter of Certification/Verification of License/Permit/Registration in your home state with Official Seal must be provided.
  • Sample prescription label that includes the full corporate name, address and toll-free phone number
  • License Verification Form from your home state
  • Copy of your current license/permit from your home state.
  • A list of Members, Partners, Owners or Corporate Officers 
    • Name and title 
  • The pharmacy owner and supervising pharmacist (pharmacist in charge) sign
  • List of principle owners of more that 10% of stock
  • Copy of your most recent inspection report. 

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$260

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Nonresident Wholesaler Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$520

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Nonresident Wholesaler/Repacker Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$520

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Resident Manufacturer Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$520

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Resident Outsourcing Facility Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$520

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Resident Pharmacy Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$260

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Resident Wholesaler Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$520

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

New York Resident Wholesaler/Repacker Registration

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$520

Due:

Triennially

Notes:

Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration.

Local Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

New York City Dealer in Products for the Disabled License

Agency:New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (NY)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

Prorated depending on when you file: $200 if filing between March 16 in an odd year and September 15 in an odd year; $150 if filing between September 16 in an odd year and March 15 in an even year; $100 if filing between March 16 in an even year and September 15 in an even year; and $50 if filing between September 16 in an even year and March 15 in an odd year.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

By March 15 of odd-numbered years.

Individual Licenses

New York Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Research/Instructional - Schedule I (Individual)

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Researcher - Schedules II-V (Individual)

Agency:New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Registration Renewal

Form:

Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

New York Limited (Intern) Permit

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Form 5 - Application for a Limited (Intern) Permit

Agency Fee:

$70

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

Intern permits expire 5 years from the date of issuance.

Notes:

Intern permits can be renewed once for up to 2 years.

New York Pharmacist License

Agency:New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions - State Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$339

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$224

Due:

Triennially

New York Pharmacy Technician Registration

Not required



Pharmacy Technician licensure is not required on the State level in New York.

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.