50-State Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
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Rhode Island Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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Licensing requirements for Rhode Island healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Rhode Island 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

Rhode Island Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Analytical Lab

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Drug Manufacturer - In State

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Drug Manufacturer - Out of State

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Drug Wholesaler - In State

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Drug Wholesaler - Out of State

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Narcotic Treatment Program

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Pharmacy - Institutional

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Pharmacy - Non-Resident

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Pharmacy - Restricted

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Pharmacy - Retail

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Research Facility

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Teaching Institution

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Drug Manufacturer - In State License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Wholesaler/Manufacturer Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$220

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$170

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Drug Manufacturer - Out of State License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Wholesaler/Manufacturer Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$340

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$260

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Drug Wholesaler - In State License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Wholesaler/Manufacturer Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$220

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$170

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Drug Wholesaler - Out of State License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Wholesaler/Manufacturer Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$340

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$260

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Pharmacy - Institutional License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy-Institutional Application

Agency Fee:

$220

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Pharmacy - Non-Residential License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy-Nonresident Application

Agency Fee:

$340

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$180

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Pharmacy - Non-Residential License (Canadian)

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy-Nonresident Canadian Application

Agency Fee:

$125

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Rhode Island Pharmacy - Retail License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy-Retail Application

Agency Fee:

$220

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Annually by September 30.

Rhode Island Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) License

Not required



Pharmaceutical Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) licensure is not required on the State level in Rhode Island.

More information: Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Individual Licenses

Rhode Island Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Rhode Island Controlled Substances Registration - Practitioner

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Controlled Substances Registration

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$200

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Rhode Island Pharmacist License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacist-Exam Application

Agency Fee:

$280

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$280

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Rhode Island Pharmacist Limited (Intern) License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Intern-Limited Application

Agency Fee:

$70

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$70

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician I License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Technician Application

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacy Technician Application

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by June 30.

Rhode Island Temporary Pharmacist License

Agency:Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Pharmacist Temporary 90-Day by Transfer

Agency Fee:

$280

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Temporary licenses expire after 90 days and cannot be renewed.

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.