
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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Company Licenses
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.
