Washington D.C. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Washington D.C. healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in
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Company Licenses
Washington D.C. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
District of Columbia Medical Device Registration
| Agency: | District of Columbia Department of Health - Radiation Control & Medical Devices Division |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Instructions: | Applicants must first register their email address to get access to the Medical Devices Licensing Application portal. Once registered, you will receive an email with a link to the Medical Devices Licensing Application portal. Please select the link to set up your logon information and continue with the application process. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Annually by October 1. |
District of Columbia Nonresident Distributor License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Control Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | License Application and Checklist for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Wholesalers (Facilities) |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
District of Columbia Nonresident Manufacturer License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Control Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | License Application and Checklist for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Wholesalers (Facilities) |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Turnaround: | 4 weeks |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
District of Columbia Nonresident Wholesaler License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Control Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | License Application and Checklist for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Wholesalers (Facilities) |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
District of Columbia Resident Distributor License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Control Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | License Application and Checklist for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Wholesalers (Facilities) |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually |
District of Columbia Resident Manufacturer License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Control Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | License Application and Checklist for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Wholesalers (Facilities) |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Turnaround: | 4 weeks |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually |
District of Columbia Resident Wholesaler License
| Agency: | District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Control Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | License Application and Checklist for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Wholesalers (Facilities) |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually |
Individual Licenses
Washington D.C. Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
District of Columbia Controlled Substance Registration - Health Professionals
| Agency: | District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Controlled Substance Registration Application for Health Professionals |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Controlled Substance Registration Application for Health Professionals |
| Agency Fee: | $130 |
| Due: | Biennially. |
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.
