Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
Louisiana Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Louisiana healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in
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Company Licenses
Louisiana Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Louisiana Automated Medication System Registration
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New Automated Medication System (AMS) Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $0 if the facility address is the same as the pharmacy address, $150 if not. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of Automated Medication System (AMS) Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $0 if the facility address is the same as the pharmacy address, $150 if not. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Automated Medication Systems
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Automated Medication System (AMS) |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Automated Medication Systems - Exempt
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Automated Medication System (AMS) |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Drug Detection/Canine
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Laboratory
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Laboratory - Exempt
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Miscellaneous
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Miscellaneous - Exempt
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Distributor of Legend Drugs or Devices License
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors |
| Fact Checked: | 4/10/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Licensure - Distributor of Legend Drugs or Devices |
| Agency Fee: | $400 + $25 for each additional license sub-type + $100 for in-state facility inspection. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $300 + $25 for each additional license sub-type. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/12/19 |
Louisiana Drug or Device Distributor
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
| Fact Checked: | 3/23/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $300 + $25 for each additional license sub-type |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to expiration. |
| Fact Checked: | 3/23/20 |
Individual Licenses
Louisiana Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Animal Euthanasia Technician, Certified
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Animal Euthanasia Technician, Lead
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Researcher
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Sales Representative
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of CDS License for Selected Persons & Organizations |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License - Telehealth for Nonresident Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Louisiana Pharmacist License
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 2/27/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
Reciprocal Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $450 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31st. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Registration
| Agency: | Louisiana Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for New Pharmacy Technician Candidate Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
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.
