50-State Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
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North Dakota Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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Licensing requirements for North Dakota healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in North Dakota 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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North Dakota Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

North Dakota Durable Medical Equipment/Medical Gas Distributors and/or Retailers Wholesale License

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Annual Wholesale License for Durable Medical Equipment / Medical Gas Distributors and/or Retailers

Agency Fee:

$200 for retailer or distributor and $300 for combination retailer and distributor.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Annual Wholesale License for Durable Medical Equipment / Medical Gas Distributors and/or Retailers (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$200 for retailer or distributor and $300 for combination retailer and distributor.

Due:

Annually by June 1.

North Dakota In-State Pharmacy Permit

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Permit or Renewal to Operate a Pharmacy or Drug Store (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by June 1.

North Dakota Out-of-State Pharmacy Permit

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Permit or Renewal to Operate an Out-of-State Pharmacy or Drug Store

Agency Fee:

$175

Before you Apply:
  • The name or title under which the Pharmacy is to be carried on must be same as DEA title
  • ND Secretary of State’s Certificate of Authority
  • List of names and address of all principal officers
  • List the pharmacist in charge and provide the following informatino
    • NABP e-profile number
    • Home state license number
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    •  The PIC must provide a signed and dated affidavit that affirms that the Pharmacist-In-Charge understands North Dakota Pharmacy Laws and Rules and intends to abide by them using the  Pharmacist in Charge Legal Affirmation Form 
  • Attach list of the names and license numbers of pharmacists practicing in the pharmacy or drug store.
  • Attach list of the names and license numbers of all interns
  • Attach list of the names and registration numbers of all Technicians.
  • Attach list of names of all supportive personnel.
  • Attach List library references in the pharmacy.
  • You must certify that the pharmacy or drugstore has all the MINIMUM Technical Equipment as indicated in Section 61-02-01-03 of the regulations of the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy .. General Authority and Law Implemented by NDCC 43-15-34 and 43-15-35.
  • You must certify that the pharmacy or drugstore complies with the SECURITY STANDARDS as indicated in Section 61-02-03-01 of the regulations of the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy .. General Authority and Law Implemented by NDCC 43-15-10(11).
  • You must certify that the pharmacy or drugstore complies with the SANITARY STANDARDS as indicated in Section 61-02-04-01 of the regulations of the North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy .. General Authority and Law Implemented by NDCC 43-15-10(11) and 43-15-35(3) 
  • You must certify that the pharmacy or drugstore complies with all reporting requirements indicated in section 61-12-01-02 and implemented by NDCC 19-03.5. 
Required Attachments:
  • Pharmacist in charge legal affirmation form
  • A copy of yoru home state license
  • A copy of your latest inspection report or a copy of your NABP Verified Pharmacy Program Report 
  • Attach list of the names and license numbers of pharmacists practicing in the pharmacy or drug store.
  • Attach list of the names and license numbers of all interns
  • Attach list of the names and registration numbers of all Technicians.
  • Attach list of names of all supportive personnel.
  • Attach List library references in the pharmacy.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Out of State Pharmacy Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by June 1.

North Dakota Third Party Logistics Provider License

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Annual Third-Party Logistics Provider [3PL] License (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

Annually by June 1.

North Dakota Veterinary Retail Facility License

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Form:

Annual Veterinary Retail Facility License Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by June 1.

North Dakota Wholesale License - Chain Drug Warehouse

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Chain Pharmacy Warehouse

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Hospital Offsite Warehouse

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Jobber or Broker

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Manufacturer

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Outsourcing Facility

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Own Label Distributor

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Pharmacy Distributor

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Private Label Distributor

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Repackager

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Reverse Distributor

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Veterinary (Only Distributor)

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Virtual Manufacturer

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Virtual Wholesaler or Distributor

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Warehouse

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

North Dakota Wholesale License - Wholesaler or Distributor

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Individual Licenses

North Dakota Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

North Dakota Internship License

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Internship Registration Application

Agency Fee:

$10

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$10

Due:

Annually

Notes:

The board will send the applicant a renewal card.

North Dakota Pharmacist License

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Licensure by Examination

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 for in-state and $35 for out-of-state.

Due:

Annually by March 1.

North Dakota Pharmacy Technician Registration

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Registration Application?Technician

Agency Fee:

$35

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

Annually

North Dakota Pharmacy Technician-in-Training Registration

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Form:

Registration Application?Technician in Training Renewal

Agency Fee:

$10

Due:

Annually

North Dakota Veterinary Dispensing Technician Registration

Agency:North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Veterinary Dispensing Technician (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$35

Due:

Annually by March 1.

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.