Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Community Pharmacy Compounding Sterile Preparations (Class A-S) License Application

$459 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Online

$456 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Freestanding Emergency Medical Care Center Pharmacy (Class F) License Application

$459 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Online

$456 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Hospital Pharmacy Engaged in Compounding Sterile Preparations (Class C-S) License Application

$459 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Online

$456 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Hospital/Ambulatory Surgical Center Pharmacy (Class C) License Application

$459 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Online

$456 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Limited Prescription Deliver Pharmacy (Class H) License Application

$459

Online

$456

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Non-Resident Pharmacy (Class E) License Application

Mail to: 

Texas State Board of Pharmacy
333 Guadalupe Street Suite 3-500
Austin, TX 78701

$459

• According to Texas Occupations Code § 565.0551, the Executive Director of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy may require a license holder to submit a surety bond to the board. 
• Applications can be paid with a Check or Money Order
• The TSBP may request additional documentation to confirm or substantiate information submitted on the application. 
• Due to the high volume of applications received, the Board is unable to confirm the receipt of the application. Instead, consider using a mail courier with tracking notifications and/or delivery receipts to confirm the receipt of the application. The receiving Licensing Specialist will send the pharmacy an email to the email address provided on the application to notify if there are any deficiencies or if the application is considered complete at the time it is reviewed. This initial review process can take 1-2 weeks.

• The Name of the Pharmacy Owner is the Legal Name of the Pharmacy. This name should be the name of the direct owner legally responsible for the operation of the pharmacy, and it must match any and all
  Secretary of State and IRS filings.
  • The Business Name of the Pharmacy is the name to be listed on all pharmacy signage, licenses from other regulatory agencies, advertisements, etc
  • Ownership Information, Pharmacy Name, and the Pharmacy Address must match the information listed on the Resident Pharmacy License.
• For each owner, provide: 
  • Ownership Information Form (LIC-004)
  • Verification of the Owner’s FEIN from the IRS
  • Certificate of Formation/Application of Registration from Texas Secretary of State
    • For Foreign Entities ONLY: Formation Documents from Jurisdiction of Formation
  • Verification of Franchise Tax Account Status from Texas Comptroller
• Sworn Disclosure Statement (LIC-005) for each applicant OR  submit one of the following:
  • Page 1 of the company’s 10-K SEC Filing
  • Statement for Wholly Owned Retail Grocery Store Chain
• Submit Managing Officer Forms for each officer (LIC-021). “Managing Officers" are defined as the top four executive officers, including the corporate officer in charge of pharmacy operations, who are designated by the partnership or corporation to be jointly responsible for the legal operation of the pharmacy. For each, include: 
  • Name of the office
  • Copy of the officer's photo ID
    • Acceptable Photo IDs are: Current Driver’s License, State-Issued Identification Card, or US Passport. 
  • Verification of SSN
    • - Submit a copy of the individual’s Social Security Card OR a copy of the individual’s W2 or Paystub, that shows the full SSN and Name of the individual, with all financial information redacted
• Lease Agreement or Proof of Property Ownership 
  •  Submit either a Lease Agreement or Proof of Property Ownership, if the pharmacy owner is not leasing the space but owns the premises. 
  • If the owner of the pharmacy also owns the premises and is NOT leasing the space, submit either ONE of the following for proof of property ownership
• Inspection Report
  • Attach a copy of the most recent pharmacy inspection report dated no more than two years prior to the date of this application. The inspection must have been conducted by the regulatory or licensing agency of the resident state AFTER the pharmacy was in operation for a minimum of 30 days. 
• Written Letter(s) of License Verification for Pharmacy and Pharmacist-in-Charge
  • Submit written verification from the resident Board of Pharmacy that verifies the licenses of the BOTH the Pharmacist-in-Charge and the Pharmacy. Copies of the license will NOT fulfill this requirement. 
• Description of Services
  • Attach a detailed written description of services that the pharmacy plans to offer Texas Residents upon licensure. 
• Letter of Credit Worthiness Document from a licensed Drug Distributor and/or Manufacturer 
  •  Submit a letter from the pharmacy’s primary pharmaceutical wholesaler that verifies the pharmacy applicant’s creditworthiness. The letter must come from a licensed wholesaler and it must be for the specific pharmacy and/or for the pharmacy owner
• Verification of an ACTIVE Franchise Tax Account Status from the Texas Comptroller, if entity is also registered with Texas. Provide documentation from the Texas Comptroller that shows the entity has an ACTIVE Franchise Tax Account Status.
• Organizational Chart: Provide an organizational chart that shows multi-levels of ownership and relation to the pharmacy

Online

$456

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Non-Resident Pharmacy Compounding Sterile Preparations (Class E-S)

$459

Online

$456

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Nuclear Pharmacy (Class B) License Application

$459 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Online

$456 license fee + $25 per pharmacy balance/scale.

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Online

$0

Pharmacist License Application by Examination 

Online

$103

Pharmacist License Application by Reciprocity 

Online

$255

Online

$281

Biennially.

$400 total if submitted within 90 days following expiration; $519 total beyond 90 days.

Online

$83

Online

$80

Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month.

Online

$55