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

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Licensing requirements for Tennessee healthcare and pharmaceutical companies and individuals.

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Company Licenses

Tennessee Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Company Licenses

Tennessee Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Automated Dispensing Machine Application Form

Agency Fee:

$350

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Agency:Tennessee Department of Health - Office of Health Care Facilities
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Tennessee Manufacturer License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Manufacturer Application

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Turnaround:

8 weeks

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Medicaid Provider Registration - Entity

Agency:Tennessee Division of TennCare
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$599

Due:

Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided.

Tennessee Outsourcing Facility License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Outsourcing Facility Application

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Oxygen Supplier License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Oxygen Supplier Application

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Pharmacy License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$300 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Notes:

Renewal notices are sent to license holders prior to expiration. Licensees can renew by sending a copy of their license to the board along with the renewal fee.

Tennessee Third Party Logistics Provider License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Third Party Logistic (3PL) Application

Agency Fee:

$575

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$575

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Wholesaler/Distributor License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Wholesaler/Distributor Application

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$575 application fee + $250 sterile compounding fee (if applicable)

Individual Licenses

Tennessee Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Tennessee Medicaid Provider Registration - Individual

Agency:Tennessee Division of TennCare
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

Every 3 or 5 years depending on the type of services provided.

Tennessee Pharmacist License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Pharmacist - Examination

Filing Method:

File by mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$235

Original Ink:Not required

Reciprocal Registration

Instructions:

Request licensure transfer through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

Agency Fee:

$485

Original Ink:Not required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

Biennially by February 28th of even-numbered years.

Original Ink:Not required

Tennessee Pharmacy Intern License

Not required



Pharmacist Intern licensure is not required on the State level in Tennessee.

Tennessee does not license or register pharmacy interns.

More information: Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Tennessee Pharmacy Technician Registration

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Tennessee Researcher License

Agency:Tennessee Board of Pharmacy

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Researchers

Agency Fee:

$120

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

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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