Idaho Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Idaho healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Idaho 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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Idaho Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Idaho Medicaid Provider Enrollment
| Agency: | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare |
| 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
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $599 |
| Due: | Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided. |
Idaho Resident Drug Outlet License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Idaho Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) License
Not required
Pharmaceutical Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.
The board of pharmacy does not currently license 3PLs, but 3PLs can only ship for licensed distributors in Idaho.
More information: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of PharmacyIdaho Virtual Wholesale Distributor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Idaho Wholesale Distributor License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
| Qualifying Individual Requirements: | Designated Representative |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $180 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Idaho Wholesaler of Legend Medical Devices (LMD) Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
| Qualifying Individual Requirements: | Designated Representative |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Idaho Wholesaler OTC Products Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
| Qualifying Individual Requirements: | Designated Representative |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Individual Licenses
Idaho Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Idaho Designated Representative Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $28.25 |
| Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
This registration is not required to be renewed as long as the wholesale pharmacy license it is associated with stays current and the designated representative remains active. Should a new designated representative be used, a new application for that individual must be submitted.
Idaho Nonresident Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $490 application fee + $25.25 background check fee |
| Background Check Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $490 |
| Due: |
Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licensees born in even-numbered years file every even-numbered Idaho state fiscal year, and licensees born in odd-numbered years file every odd-numbered Idaho state fiscal year. *Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
| Notes: |
*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
Idaho Pharmacist Intern Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 application fee + $28.25 background check fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: |
Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licensees born in even-numbered years file every even-numbered Idaho state fiscal year, and licensees born in odd-numbered years file every odd-numbered Idaho state fiscal year. *Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
| Notes: |
*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
Idaho Pharmacist License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $220 application fee, plus a $28.25 background check fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not Required |
Reciprocal Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $220 application fee + $28.25 background check fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $220 |
| Due: |
Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licensees born in even-numbered years file every even-numbered Idaho state fiscal year, and licensees born in odd-numbered years file every odd-numbered Idaho state fiscal year. *Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
| Original Ink: | Not Required |
| Notes: |
*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
Idaho Pharmacy Technician Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $70 |
| Due: |
Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licensees born in even-numbered years file every even-numbered Idaho state fiscal year, and licensees born in odd-numbered years file every odd-numbered Idaho state fiscal year. *Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
| Notes: |
*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
Idaho Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: |
Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licensees born in even-numbered years file every even-numbered Idaho state fiscal year, and licensees born in odd-numbered years file every odd-numbered Idaho state fiscal year. *Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
| Notes: |
*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
Idaho Researcher Controlled Substance Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 unless fee exempt as determined by DEA registration status. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 unless fee exempt as determined by DEA registration status. |
| Due: |
Biennially by the licensee's date of birth. Licensees born in even-numbered years file every even-numbered Idaho state fiscal year, and licensees born in odd-numbered years file every odd-numbered Idaho state fiscal year. *Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
| Notes: |
*Licensees born in odd-numbered years will renew for 2 years beginning July 1, 2025. Those born in even-numbered years will renew for 1 year in 2025 and then begin this new biennial cycle when they renew in 2026* |
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.
