
Iowa Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

Licensing requirements for Iowa healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Iowa 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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Iowa Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Iowa Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Registration - Business
Agency: | Iowa Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Resident and Nonresident License Application |
Agency Fee: | $90 |
Notes: | There is no longer a separate Controlled Substance application. The application is now within the Pharmacy Application - the $90 fee listed is in addition to the filing fee for the Pharmacy application. |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $90 |
Due: | Biennially |
Iowa Pharmacy License
Agency: | Iowa Board of Pharmacy |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Instructions: | Mail to: |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $135 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Iowa Third-Party Logistics Provider License
Agency: | Iowa Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Instructions: | Submit by mail to: |
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Agency Fee: | $750 |
Notes: | Inspection
NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation (Formerly known as VAWD)
Fingerprints
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Required Attachments: | If the 3PL is physically located in the state of Iowa, the following documents will be required to be uploaded with your application:
If the 3PL is not physically located in the state of Iowa, the following documents will be required to be uploaded with your application:
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $750 |
Due: | Annually by March 31. |
Individual Licenses
Iowa Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Iowa Pharmacist License
Agency: | Iowa Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Iowa Board of Pharmacy Application for Licensure by Examination |
Agency Fee: | $252 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Reciprocal Registration
Form: | Iowa Board of Pharmacy Application for Licensure by Examination (Score Transfer) |
Agency Fee: | $252 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Iowa Pharmacist Renewal/Reinstatement Application |
Instructions: | Renewal applications are mailed in mid-April to all licensed pharmacists whose licenses will expire at the end of June. |
Agency Fee: | $180 |
Due: | Biennially by June 30th. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Iowa Pharmacy Certified Technician Registration
Agency: | Iowa Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Pharmacy Certified Technician Initial and Renewal Registration |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Pharmacy Certified Technician Initial and Renewal Registration |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. |
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.
