Kentucky Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Kentucky healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in
- Jump To:
- Kentucky Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
- Kentucky Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Company Licenses
Kentucky Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Kentucky Clinical Practice Pharmacy Permit
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Special Pharmacy Permit for Clinical Practice |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
| Notes: | Renewal applications are sent in the mail at the beginning of April. |
Kentucky Outsourcer Facility License
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
Individual Licenses
Kentucky Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Kentucky Pharmacist License
| Agency: | Kentucky Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 application fee, $25 background check fee, $32 fingerprinting fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Reciprocal Registration
| Instructions: | Request licensure transfer through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. |
| Agency Fee: | $375 application fee, $25 background check fee, $32 fingerprinting fee. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | File by mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| 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.
