Tennessee Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Tennessee healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in Tennessee 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.
- Jump To:
- Tennessee Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
- Tennessee Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Company Licenses
Tennessee Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Tennessee Home Medical Equipment Provider License
| Agency: | Tennessee Health Facilities Commission |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Form PH-3639: Application for License for Home Medical Equipment Provider |
| Agency Fee: | $1,404 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Form PH-3992: Renewal Application for License for Home Medical Equipment Provider |
| Agency Fee: | $1,404 |
| Due: | Annually |
Tennessee Manufacturer License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Turnaround: | 8 weeks |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Tennessee Medicaid Provider Registration - Entity
| Agency: | Tennessee Division of TennCare |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $599 |
| Notes: | Providers who have already paid the Medicare Enrollment application fee or the Medicaid Enrollment fee for another state may be exempt from paying the application fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $599 |
| Due: | Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided. |
Tennessee Outsourcing Facility License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Tennessee Oxygen Supplier License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Tennessee Pharmacy License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $300 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | Renewal notices are sent to license holders prior to expiration. Licensees can renew by sending a copy of their license to the board along with the renewal fee. |
Tennessee Wholesaler/Distributor License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable) |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
Tennessee Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Tennessee Pharmacist License
| Agency: | Tennessee Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | File by mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $235 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Reciprocal Registration
| Instructions: | Request licensure transfer through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. |
| Agency Fee: | $485 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $125 |
| Due: | Biennially by February 28th of even-numbered years. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
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.
