Tennessee Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Tennessee healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in
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Company Licenses
Tennessee Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Tennessee Home Medical Equipment Provider License
| Agency: | Tennessee Department of Health - Office of Health Care Facilities |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
| Fact Checked: | 8/27/20 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form PH-3639: Application for License for Home Medical Equipment Provider |
| Agency Fee: | $1,404 |
| Fact Checked: | 8/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form PH-3992: Renewal Application for License for Home Medical Equipment Provider |
| Agency Fee: | $1,404 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 8/27/20 |
Tennessee Manufacturer License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Turnaround: | 8 weeks |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Tennessee Medicaid Provider Registration - Entity
| Agency: | Tennessee Division of TennCare |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
| Fact Checked: | 8/25/21 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $599 |
| Notes: | Providers who have already paid the Medicare Enrollment application fee or the Medicaid Enrollment fee for another state may be exempt from paying the application fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/24/21 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $599 |
| Due: | Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/24/21 |
Tennessee Outsourcing Facility License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Tennessee Oxygen Supplier License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Tennessee Pharmacy License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 8/3/21 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Fact Checked: | 8/3/21 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $300 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | Renewal notices are sent to license holders prior to expiration. Licensees can renew by sending a copy of their license to the board along with the renewal fee. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/3/21 |
Tennessee Wholesaler/Distributor License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 4/3/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Fact Checked: | 4/5/19 |
Individual Licenses
Tennessee Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Tennessee Medicaid Provider Registration - Individual
| Agency: | Tennessee Division of TennCare |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
| Fact Checked: | 8/25/21 |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Fact Checked: | 8/24/21 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided. |
| Fact Checked: | 8/24/21 |
Tennessee Pharmacist License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
| Fact Checked: | 2/27/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | File by mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $235 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
Reciprocal Registration
| Instructions: | Request licensure transfer through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. |
| Agency Fee: | $485 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Biennially by February 28th of even-numbered years. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 3/1/19 |
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.
