New Jersey Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for New Jersey healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in New Jersey 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 Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance Registration - Pharmacy
| Agency: | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Drug Control Unit |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Initial Application for Registration for Dispenser - Pharmacy |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Annually |
New Jersey Drug or Medical Device Manufacturing or Wholesale Drug or Medical Device Business Registration
| Agency: | New Jersey Department of Health - Consumer, Environmental, and Occupational Health Service - Food and Drug Safety Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 for a single location, $500 for 2 or more locations + $50 for each location in the state where gross total annual business in drugs does not exceed 3% of the gross total annual volume. |
| Turnaround: | The review process for a new wholesale registration application is 30 days. If the application is found to be deficient, a letter will be mailed to the mailing address specified on the application form. NJ resident distribution locations and offices will be subject to inspection before approval. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $200 for a single location, $500 for 2 or more locations + $50 for each location in the state where gross total annual business in drugs does not exceed 3% of the gross total annual volume. |
| Due: | Annually by January 31. |
New Jersey Out-of-State Pharmacy Registration
| Agency: | New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Turnaround: | 4-6 weeks |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $175 |
| Due: | Annually |
New Jersey Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) License
Not required
Pharmaceutical Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) licensure is not required on the State level in New Jersey.
The State of New Jersey Wholesale Drug Project no longer requires or issues a third party logistics provider license for wholesale drugs or medical devices.
More information: New Jersey Department of Health - Consumer, Environmental, and Occupational Health Service - Food and Drug Safety ProgramIndividual Licenses
New Jersey Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance Registration - Dispenser/Prescriber
| Agency: | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Drug Control Unit |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Initial Application for Registration for Dispenser/Prescriber |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Annually |
New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance Registration - Dispenser/Prescriber Mid-Level Practitioner
| Agency: | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Drug Control Unit |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Initial Application for Registration for Dispenser/Prescriber Mid-Level Practitioner |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Annually |
New Jersey Pharmacist License
| Agency: | New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $125 application fee + $140 fee if applying during the first half of the biennial license period or $70 if applying during the second half. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Biennially |
New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration
| Agency: | New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $70 fee if applying during the first half of the biennial license period or $35 if applying during the second half. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $70 |
| Due: | Biennially |
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.
