Pennsylvania Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing
Licensing requirements for Pennsylvania healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.
This page provides an overview of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry licensing in
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Company Licenses
Pennsylvania Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Devices-Medical: Manufacturer, Reprocessor, Distributor, or Retailer
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Distributor/3PL of Non-prescription Drugs or Cosmetics
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Distributor/3PL of Prescription drugs, Controlled Substances, and/or Medical Gases
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Fee-exempt Distributor, Manufacturer, Retailer of Drugs and/or Devices
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Manufacturer or Re-packager/labeler of Non-prescription Drugs or Cosmetics
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Manufacturer or Repack/labeler, of Prescription Drugs, Controlled Substances, and/or Medical Gas Transfiller
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Outsourcing Facility (503B) of Prescription Drugs, Controlled Substances, and/or Non-Prescription Drugs
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Retailer of Non-prescription drugs, Medicated Cosmetics, or Medicated Over-the-Counter Products
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration - Wholesale Distributor of Prescription Drugs and/or Controlled Substances
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application form for Drug, Device, and/or Cosmetic (DDC) Registration/License |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania In-State Virtual Manufacturer Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Blank Form for Application of Record (i.e. in state virtual manufacturer) |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Distributors Shipping Bulk List I Chemicals Registration
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of Health - Drugs, Devices, and Cosmetics Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Blank Application for Bulk List I Chemicals/Drugs/Precursors |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Annually. |
Individual Licenses
Pennsylvania Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses
Pennsylvania Authorization to Administer Injectable Medications, Biologicals, and Immunizations Certification
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Authorization to Administer Injectable Medications, Biologicals and Immunizations Application |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | By September 30 of even-numbered years. |
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician Registration
Not required
Pharmacy Technician licensure is not required on the State level in Pennsylvania.
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.
