50-State Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Compliance Guide
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Tennessee Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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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.

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Company Licenses

Tennessee Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

Tennessee Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Automated Dispensing Machine Application Form

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Agency:Tennessee Health Facilities Commission
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Tennessee Manufacturer License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Manufacturer Application

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Turnaround:

8 weeks

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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:

Online

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:

Online

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:

Outsourcing Facility Application

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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:

Oxygen Supplier Application

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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:

Online

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 Third Party Logistics Provider License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Third Party Logistic (3PL) Application

Agency Fee:

$575

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$575

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Wholesaler/Distributor License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Due:

Biennially

Individual Licenses

Tennessee Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Tennessee Medicaid Provider Registration - Individual

Agency:Tennessee Division of TennCare

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided.

Tennessee Pharmacist License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Pharmacist - Examination

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:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Biennially by February 28th of even-numbered years.

Original Ink:Not required

Tennessee Pharmacy Intern License

Not required



Pharmacist Intern licensure is not required on the State level in Tennessee.

Tennessee does not license or register pharmacy interns.

More information: Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Tennessee Pharmacy Technician Registration

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Researcher License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Researchers

Agency Fee:

$120

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

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.