Maryland Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Maryland healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in
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Company Licenses
Maryland Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Maryland Manufacturers and Virtual Manufacturers Distributing Their Own Drugs or Devices Permit
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $1,750 |
Turnaround: | 8 weeks |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application For Manufacturers And Virtual Manufacturers (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $1,750 |
Due: | By May 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Maryland Medicaid Provider Enrollment
Agency: | Maryland Department of Health - Medicaid Administration |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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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
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Agency Fee: | $599 |
Due: | Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided. |
A Non-Resident Pharmacy is a pharmacy located outside this State that, in the normal course of business, as determined by the Board, ships, mails, or delivers drugs or devices to a person in this State pursuant to prescriptions. A Non-resident Pharmacy shall be operated in compliance with the laws and regulations of the state in which it is located; and shall be in compliance with the law and with the rules and regulations of the Board. For further details, please review HO §12-404.
Maryland Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $700 |
Turnaround: | Please allow four to six weeks for the Board to process your completed application |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $500 |
Due: | By May 31 of even-numbered years. |
Maryland Pharmacy Permit
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Instructions: | Mail to: Applications sent overnight or through priority mail must be addressed to the appropriate lockbox |
Agency Fee: | $700 |
Turnaround: | 4-6 weeks |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $500 |
Due: | By May 31 of even-numbered years. |
Maryland Residential Service Agency License - Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Agency: | Maryland Department of Health - Ambulatory Care Unit |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Due: | Triennially by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | Renewal forms are sent to licensees. |
Maryland Wholesale Distributor Permit
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $1,750 |
Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $1,750 |
Due: | By May 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Individual Licenses
Maryland Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Maryland Pharmacist License
Agency: | Maryland Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
Form: | Initial Application for Pharmacist Licensure: US and Foreign Graduates |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $261 |
Due: | Biennially. |
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.