Kentucky Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Kentucky healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Kentucky 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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Kentucky Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Kentucky Clinical Practice Pharmacy Permit
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Special Pharmacy Permit for Clinical Practice |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Renewal applications are sent in the mail at the beginning of April. |
Kentucky Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $350 |
| Due: | Biennially by September 30. |
Kentucky Medicinal Gas Pharmacy Permit
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Kentucky Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Kentucky Outsourcer Facility License
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Kentucky Third Party Logistics Provider License
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Kentucky Wholesale Distributor Permit
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Annually by September 30. |
Individual Licenses
Kentucky Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Kentucky Pharmacist Intern Registration
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Intern certificates expire 6 years from the date of issuance and cannot be renewed.
Kentucky Pharmacist License
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 application fee, $25 background check fee, $32 fingerprinting fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Reciprocal Registration
| Instructions: | Request licensure transfer through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. |
| Agency Fee: | $375 application fee, $25 background check fee, $32 fingerprinting fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | File by mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Biennially by February 28th of even-numbered years. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Kentucky Pharmacy Technician Registration
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by March 31. |
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.
