50-State Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
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New Jersey Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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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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Company Licenses

New Jersey Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance Registration - Pharmacy

Agency:New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs - Drug Control Unit

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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

Form:

Initial Application Form (F-2)

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

Form:

Renewal Application Form (F-13)

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 Institutional Pharmacy Permit

Agency:New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Permit Application

Agency Fee:

$275

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually

New Jersey Out-of-State Pharmacy Registration

Agency:New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for an Out-of-State Pharmacy Registration

Agency Fee:

$175

Turnaround:

4-6 weeks

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:
  • The Board requires all applicants to complete an Internet/Mail Order Affidavit
Required Attachments:
  • Internet/Mail Order Affidavit
  • Adated copy of the most recent inspection report resulting from an inspection conducted within the past two years by the regulatory or licensing agency in the state in which the pharmacy is located. If the pharmacy prepares Compounded Sterile Preparations, the inspection report must demonstrate compliance with USP <797>
  • If the pharmacy will NOT be shipping compounded sterile preparations to patients in New Jersey, also include a completed Sterile Compounding Affidavit
  • If the pharmacy WILL be shipping compounded sterile preparations to patients in New Jersey, also include a completed Sterile Compounding Questionnaire
  • If the pharmacy is not open 6 days a week, provide a statement on pharmacy letterhead confirming that New Jersey patients will be able to speak to a pharmacist on the 6th day, and that pharmacist has access to patient records to be able to respond to that patient’s inquiry.
    • Save this as a PDF file named “Patient Counseling – 6th day

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually

New Jersey Pharmacy Permit

Agency:New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Permit Application

Agency Fee:

$275

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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 Program

Individual 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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$40

Due:

Annually

New Jersey Pharmacist Intern Registration

Agency:New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50 application fee + $70 license fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Notes:

Intern registrations can only be renewed once.

New Jersey Pharmacist License

Agency:New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$140

Due:

Biennially

New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration

Agency:New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

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

Filing Method:

Online

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.