West Virginia Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for West Virginia healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in West Virginia 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
West Virginia Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
West Virginia In-State Controlled Substance Permit
| Agency: | West Virginia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 for hospitals or medical clinics and $25 for other entities. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | In-State (Resident) Controlled Substance Permit Application (Renewal) |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 for hospitals or medical clinics and $25 for other entities. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
West Virginia In-State EMS Controlled Substance Permit
| Agency: | West Virginia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | In-State (Resident) EMS Controlled Substance Permit Application |
| Agency Fee: | $25; $0 for government agencies. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | In-State (Resident) EMS Controlled Substance Permit Application (Renewal) |
| Agency Fee: | $25; $0 for government agencies. |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
West Virginia Limited Schedule V Pseudoephedrine Distributor Registration
| Agency: | West Virginia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 Limited Pseudoephedrine registration fee + $50 controlled substance registration fee = $250 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Schedule V Limited Pseudoephedrine Distributor Application (Renewal) |
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| Agency Fee: | $200 Limited Pseudoephedrine registration fee + $50 controlled substance registration fee + 2.25% processing fee |
| Due: | Annually by June 15. |
| Penalties: | Renewal applications received after June shall require the payment of a late fee in the amount of $150.00 in addition to the renewal fee. Renewal applications not received by the first day of August each year shall require the payment of a reinstatement fee of $250.00 in addition to the renewal fee. |
West Virginia Mail-Order Pharmacy Permit
| Agency: | West Virginia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $500 application fee + $50 controlled substance permit fee (if applicable) + $150 if performing sterile and/or nuclear compounding |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $500 application fee + $50 controlled substance permit fee (if applicable) + $150 if performing sterile and/or nuclear compounding |
| Due: | By June 30 of odd-numbered years. |
West Virginia Manufacturer Permit
| Agency: | West Virginia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $500 application fee + $50 If handling Controlled Substances + $150 if performing sterile and/or nuclear compounding |
| Required Attachments: | You must attach copies of your State License and most current inspection report as well as copies of your federal and state controlled substance registration, if shipping controlled substances. |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $500 application fee + $50 If handling Controlled Substances + $150 if performing sterile and/or nuclear compounding |
| Due: | Biannually by June 15. |
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West Virginia Third-Party Logistics Provider Permit
| Agency: | West Virginia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $750 application fee + $50 if handling Controlled Substances |
| Turnaround: | 5 to 7 business days |
| Required Attachments: | You must attach copies of your Home State License, most current inspection report, and Federal (DEA) controlled substance registration. If you are located outside the state of West Virginia, you must attach copies of your federal and state-controlled substance registrations, if shipping controlled substances. |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $750 application fee + $50 if handling Controlled Substances |
| Turnaround: | 5 to 7 business days |
| Due: | Biennially by June 15. |
| Required Attachments: | You must attach copies of your Home State License, most current inspection report, and Federal (DEA) controlled substance registration. If you are located outside the state of West Virginia, you must attach copies of your federal and state-controlled substance registrations, if shipping controlled substances. |
West Virginia Wholesale Drug Distributor Permit
| Agency: | West Virginia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $750 application fee+ $50 if handling Controlled Substances |
| Required Attachments: | You must attach copies of your State License, most current inspection report, and Federal (DEA) controlled substance registration. If you are located outside the state of West Virginia, you must attach copies of your federal and state owned substance registrations, if shipping controlled substances. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $750 application fee+ $50 if handling Controlled Substances |
| Due: | Annually by June 15. |
| Required Attachments: | You must attach copies of your State License, most current inspection report, and Federal (DEA) controlled substance registration. If you are located outside the state of West Virginia, you must attach copies of your federal and state owned substance registrations, if shipping controlled substances. |
Individual Licenses
West Virginia Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
West Virginia Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration
| Agency: | West Virginia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Trainee registrations cannot be renewed, but can be extended under some circumstances.
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.
