New York Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for New York healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in New York 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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New York Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Analytical Laboratory
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Distributor
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Distributor (Out-of-State)
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Exporter
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Exporter Broker
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Importer
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Importer Broker
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Institutional Dispenser
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Institutional Dispenser Limited
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Instructional Activities
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Manufacturer
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Manufacturer (Out-of-State)
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Pharmacy - Automated Dispensing System (ADS)
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Research/Instructional - Schedule I (Institutional)
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Researcher - Schedules II-V (Institutional)
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Nonresident Manufacturer Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $825 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $520 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Nonresident Outsourcing Facility Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application For Initial Registration Or Transfer Of Ownership Of Outsourcing Facility |
| Agency Fee: | $825 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $520 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Nonresident Pharmacy Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application For Non-Resident Pharmacy Registration In New York State |
| Instructions: | Mail to: New York State Education Department |
| Agency Fee: | $345 |
| Turnaround: | 10-16 weeks |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: |
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Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $260 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Nonresident Wholesaler Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $825 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $520 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Nonresident Wholesaler/Repacker Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $825 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $520 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Resident Manufacturer Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $825 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $520 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Resident Outsourcing Facility Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application For Initial Registration Or Transfer Of Ownership Of Outsourcing Facility |
| Agency Fee: | $825 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $520 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Resident Pharmacy Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application For Initial Registration Or Transfer Of Ownership Of Pharmacy |
| Agency Fee: | $345 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $260 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Resident Wholesaler Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $825 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $520 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
New York Resident Wholesaler/Repacker Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $825 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $520 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail 60 days prior to expiration. |
Local Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
New York City Dealer in Products for the Disabled License
| Agency: | New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (NY) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Prorated depending on when you file: $200 if filing between March 16 in an odd year and September 15 in an odd year; $150 if filing between September 16 in an odd year and March 15 in an even year; $100 if filing between March 16 in an even year and September 15 in an even year; and $50 if filing between September 16 in an even year and March 15 in an odd year. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | By March 15 of odd-numbered years. |
Individual Licenses
New York Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Research/Instructional - Schedule I (Individual)
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Controlled Substance Activity License - Researcher - Schedules II-V (Individual)
| Agency: | New York Department of Health - Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form DOH-4330: License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
New York Limited (Intern) Permit
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $70 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $70 |
| Due: | Intern permits expire 5 years from the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | Intern permits can be renewed once for up to 2 years. |
New York Pharmacist License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $339 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $224 |
| Due: | Triennially |
New York Pharmacy Technician Registration
Not required
Pharmacy Technician licensure is not required on the State level in New York.
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.
