Florida Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Florida healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
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A community pharmacy provides outpatient pharmacy services, and is open for a minimum of 20 hours per week unless reduced hours have been approved by the Board. Section 465.018, Florida Statutes (F.S.), requires a permit holder to designate a pharmacist licensed in the State of Florida as the manager of the prescription department. The Prescription Department Manager (PDM) is responsible for maintaining all drug records, providing for the security of the prescription department and following other such rules as relates to the practice of pharmacy. Rule 64B16-27.104(5), F.A.C., mandates that a pharmacist may not be registered as the pharmacy manager for more than one pharmacy.
Florida Community Pharmacy Permit
| Agency: | Florida Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
| Notes: | Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health |
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| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Florida Complimentary Drug Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $650 for in-state facilities and $500 for out-of-state facilities. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Cosmetic Manufacturer Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $800 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $800 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Diethyl Ether Manufacturer, Distributor, Dealer, or Purchaser Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Diethyl Ether Manufacturer, Distributor, Dealer, or Purchaser |
| Agency Fee: | $700 for manufacturers and distributors, $350 for dealers, and $150 for purchasers. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $700 for manufacturers and distributors, $350 for dealers, and $150 for purchasers. |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Freight Forwarder Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Health Care Clinic Establishment Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Health Care Clinic Establishment |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Home Health Agency License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,705 license fee + $300 assessment fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,705 renewal fee + $300 assessment fee. |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 8/27/20 |
Florida Home Medical Equipment Provider License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $304.50 license fee + $400 inspection fee (unless exempt). |
| Fact Checked: | 8/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $304.50 license fee + $400 inspection fee (unless exempt). |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 8/27/20 |
Florida Limited Prescription Drug Veterinary Wholesale Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Limited Prescription Drug Veterinary Wholesale Distributor Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $1,150 for in-state facilities and $1,000 for out-of-state facilities. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Medical Gas Manufacturer Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Medical Gas Wholesale Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Medical Gas Wholesale Distributor |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Medical Oxygen Retailer Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Medical Oxygen Retail Establishment |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Non Resident Prescription Drug Manufacturer- Virtual Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Nonresident Prescription Drug Manufacturer - Virtual |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Non Resident Prescription Drug Repackager Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Nonresident Prescription Drug Repackager |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Non-Resident Sterile Compounding Permit
| Agency: | Florida Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Nonresident Sterile Compounding Permit Application Nonresident Pharmacies |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $255 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Florida Nonresident Prescription Drug Manufacturer Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Nonresident Prescription Drug Manufacturer |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Out of State Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as an Out-of-State Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor |
| Agency Fee: | $1,600 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Permit as an Out-of-State Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,600 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Over the Counter Drug Manufacturer Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as an Over-The-Counter Drug Manufacturer |
| Agency Fee: | $800 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $800 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Prescription Drug Manufacturer Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Prescription Drug Manufacturer- Virtual Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Prescription Drug Manufacturer - Virtual |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Turnaround: | 6 weeks |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Prescription Drug Repackager Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,500 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor Broker Only Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor |
| Agency Fee: | $1,600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,600 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor |
| Agency Fee: | $1,600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Permit as a Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,600 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Blood Establishment Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for a Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Blood Establishment |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Charitable Organization Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Charitable Organization Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Destruction Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Destruction Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Government Programs Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Government Programs Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Institutional Research Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Institutional Research Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Reverse Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Reverse Distributor Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor- Health Care Entity Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Restricted Prescription Drug Distributor - Health Care Entity Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Retail Pharmacy Drug Wholesale Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Retail Pharmacy Drug Wholesale Distributor Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Third Party Logistics Provider Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Veterinary Prescription Drug Retailer Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Veterinary Prescription Drug Retail Establishment |
| Agency Fee: | $600 permit fee + $150 application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $600 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of initial registration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Florida Veterinary Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Veterinary Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributor Permit |
| Agency Fee: | $1,150 for in-state facilities and $1,000 for out-of-state facilities. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/19 |
Individual Licenses
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.
