Massachusetts Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Massachusetts healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in
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Massachusetts Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Massachusetts Community Pharmacy License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Registration to Manage and Operate a New Community Pharmacy |
| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Ambulance
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Analytical Labs
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Clinic
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Hospital
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Limited Services Clinic
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Manufacturer and Distributor
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Schools
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Virtual Manufacturers and Virtual Distributors
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Virtual Manufactures and Virtual Distributors MCSR Application |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Virtual Manufactures and Virtual Distributors MCSR Application (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Non-Resident Outsourcing Facility License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $750 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $750 |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Nuclear Pharmacy License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Registration to Operate and Manage a Nuclear Pharmacy |
| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Device Manufacturer Registration
| Agency: | Massachusetts Drug Control Program |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Pharmaceutical Code of Conduct - Manufacturer Initial Registration Form |
| Agency Fee: | $2,000 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $2,000 |
| Due: | Annually by July 1. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Resident Outsourcing Facility License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $750 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $750 |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Individual Licenses
Massachusetts Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Certified Nurse Practitioner
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, and CDTM Pharmacist MCSR Application |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Certified Nurse-Midwife
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, and CDTM Pharmacist MCSR Application |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, and CDTM Pharmacist MCSR Application |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Dentist
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Limited License Dental Intern and Limited License Faculty
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Limited License Dental Intern and Limited License Faculty MCSR Application |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Optometrist
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Pharmacist
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, and CDTM Pharmacist MCSR Application |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Physician
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Physician Assistant
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, and CDTM Pharmacist MCSR Application |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Podiatrist
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, and CDTM Pharmacist MCSR Application |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 12/17/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Researcher
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) - Veterinarian
| Agency: | Massachusetts Bureau of Health Professions Licensure - Controlled Substances Registration Section |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Massachusetts Pharmacist License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 2/27/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Pharmacist Application by Exam |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $421 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
Reciprocal Registration
| Form: | Pharmacist Application by Reciprocity |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $525 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Biennially, by December 31st of even-numbered years. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician in Training License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Technician in training licenses are valid for one year and can be extended but not renewed.
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.
