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

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Licensing requirements for Alabama healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

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Alabama Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

Alabama Home Medical Equipment License

Agency:Alabama Board of Home Medical Equipment

Initial Registration

Form:

Initial Application

Agency Fee:

$500 inspection fee + $250 licensure fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

Annually by August 30.

Alabama Institutional Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

New Institutional Pharmacy Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, must pay a $300 CS fee. If not, then CS Waiver Form must be completed.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Manufacturer Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Manufacturer Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Turnaround:

14-16 weeks

Notarize:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Alabama Medical Oxygen Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Retail Medical Oxygen Application

Agency Fee:

$400

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Non-Resident Pharmacy Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, must pay a $300 Controlled Substance fee. If not, then the Controlled Substance Waiver Form must be completed.

Required Attachments:
  • Home state licenses
    • Copies of home-state licenses for both the pharmacy and the pharmacist
    • Home state license verification showing the licenses are in good standing 
  • Alabama state registration
    • Proof of good standing with the Alabama Secretary of State
  • DEA Certificate
    • A DEA certificate (if applicable)
  • Board inspection report
    • The inspector will be reviewing policies and procedures; training logs, including Glover finger testing, aseptic technique, and cleaning; cleaning logs; temperature logs; observed compounding procedures; compounding logs, and room(s) and hood(s) certifications.
  • Business model description
    • A narrative description of the business model and operations, including pharmacy type
  • Owner and officer information 
    • A list of all owners, officers, directors, members, managers, and partners including the following: 
      • Individual
        • Name
        • Social Security Number
        • Date of Birth
        • Home Address
        • Title
      • Businesses
        • Name
        • EIN
        • Address
  • Discipline
    • A narrative and supporting documentation for any prior discipline or "yes" responses to prior action questions or prior FDA 483 violations
  • Controlled Substances
  • If compounding, these additional attachments are required: 
    • VPP Inspection report and response
    • 795 and/or 797 questionnaires, depending on the type of compounding
    • A list of all compounded medications including
      • Dosage form
      • Strength
      • Human or animal use
    • A NIOSH list of medications (if applicable) 
    • A copy of the Beyond Use Date policy
    • A copy of the policy on testing compounds for potency, stability, sterility, and endotoxins)
    • Environmental monitoring reports, including viable and nonviable airflow

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Pharmacy Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

New Pharmacy Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, must pay a $300 CS fee. If not, then CS Waiver Form must be completed.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Pharmacy Services In-State Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

New Pharmacy Services In-State Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Pharmacy Services Out-of-State Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

New Pharmacy Services Out-of-State Application

Agency Fee:

$200

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Precursor Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Precursor Application

Agency Fee:

$500

Notarize:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Private Label Distributor Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Private Label Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Notarize:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Alabama Repackager Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Re-packager Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Notarize:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Alabama Third-Party Logistics Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Third-Party Logistics Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Notarize:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Alabama Wholesale Distributor Permit

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

New Wholesale Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$750

Notarize:Required
Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS fee is required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Notes:

If you distribute controlled substances, a $600 CS Renewal fee is required

Individual Licenses

Alabama Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Alabama Intern/Extern License

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Alabama Pharmacist License

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400, $100 application fee + $300 exam fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

By December 31 of even-numbered years.

Alabama Pharmacy Technician License

Agency:Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60 application fee + $40 background fee + $3 transaction fee.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.

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.

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