Pennsylvania Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Pennsylvania healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Pennsylvania 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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Pennsylvania Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Pennsylvania Cancer Drug Repository Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Cancer drug repository registrations do not expire.
Pennsylvania Central Processing Center Pharmacy Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Devices-Medical: Manufacturer, Reprocessor, Distributor, or Retailer
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Distributor/3PL of Non-prescription Drugs or Cosmetics
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Distributor/3PL of Prescription drugs, Controlled Substances, and/or Medical Gases
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Fee-exempt Distributor, Manufacturer, Retailer of Drugs and/or Devices
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Manufacturer or Re-packager/labeler of Non-prescription Drugs or Cosmetics
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Manufacturer or Repack/labeler, of Prescription Drugs, Controlled Substances, and/or Medical Gas Transfiller
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Outsourcing Facility (503B) of Prescription Drugs, Controlled Substances, and/or Non-Prescription Drugs
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Retailer of Non-prescription drugs, Medicated Cosmetics, or Medicated Over-the-Counter Products
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Wholesale Distributor of Prescription Drugs and/or Controlled Substances
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania In-State Virtual Manufacturer Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Blank Form for Application of Record (i.e. in state virtual manufacturer) |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Distributors Shipping Bulk List I Chemicals Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Blank Application for Bulk List I Chemicals/Drugs/Precursors |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Nonresident Pharmacy Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Pennsylvania Satellite Pharmacy Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | By August 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Individual Licenses
Pennsylvania Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Pennsylvania Authorization to Administer Injectable Medications, Biologicals, and Immunizations Certification
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Authorization to Administer Injectable Medications, Biologicals and Immunizations Application |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | By September 30 of even-numbered years. |
Pennsylvania Pharmacist License
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $190 |
| Due: | By September 30 of even-numbered years. |
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Intern Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Pharmacy intern registrations are valid for six years from the date of issuance and cannot be renewed.
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician Registration
Not required
Pharmacy Technician licensure is not required on the State level in Pennsylvania.
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.
