California state board of pharmacy license verification

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The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy no longer provides hardcopy verifications of licensure, however we are still able to offer this service via our website.
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Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-3214(C), a person may obtain additional public records related to any licensee or certificate holder, including dismissed complaints and non-disciplinary actions and orders, by contacting the Board directly. Please click here to submit a public records request.

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Form:

Nonresident Pharmacy License Application

Agency Fee:

$570

Before you Apply:
  • If you are doing business under a DBA or trade name, a fictitious name statement must be certified by the office of the county clerk in which it was filed
  • Organizational Chart: Include a business ownership organizational chart that clearly documents the applicant’s business ownership structure. Include each level of ownership with a corresponding percentage of ownership to the top tier, percentages owned by all parties, and list the top five executive officers under the appropriate entity. If submitting a change of ownership application, include both the pre and post-closing organizational structures. 
  • Ownership Information
    • A form is completed by each entity (person or company) in the ownership structure for the applicant business that is an Individual, Partner, Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Trust, Government, and Indian Tribe owned
    • If a parent/ grandparent company exists, organizational and ownership information may be required from the parent/ grandparent entity
    • Submit a business ownership organizational chart that clearly documents the applicant’s business ownership with the application. Include each level of ownership with the corresponding percentage of ownership to the top tier
  • List of the top five officers, directors, members, managers, trustees, and/ or administrators and their licenses/ credentials
  • List of top five largest owners or shareholders. The state may ask for a  full list. 
    • List the name of the stockholder, certificate number, percent of shares, dates issued and canceled, and the license number of each shareholder
    • List the name of the owner and the percent of ownership and license number for each owner
    • If no stockholders exist, list all “persons” with a beneficial interest or management or control of the license below. Under the heading "License Type" list any state professional or vocational licenses held - e.g., pharmacist, physician, podiatrist, dentist, veterinarian, etc. - and the license number if a natural person.  
    • Each person listed must sign the application
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  • Financial Affidavit in Support of Application
  • Approved Wholesale Credit Application or Wholesale Agreement
  • Lease Agreement/Grant Deed: Submit a copy of the signed lease agreement, including any amendments and/or extensions, or a copy of the grant deed. If the premises is leased, rented or occupied by any person who is licensed in California to prescribe, the prescriber must provide a signed statement stating if he/she has any beneficial interest or management or control over the license. 
  • Pharmacy Inspection Report: Submit a copy of the last inspection report conducted by the home state regulatory agency
  •  License Verification: (17M-17): Submit a license verification from the home state regulatory agency verifying the status of the pharmacy license
  • Copy of License: Submit a copy of the home state-issued license
  • A statement signed by either the PIC or a person with authority to bind the applicant business indicates that the pharmacy maintains records of controlled substances or dangerous devices dispensed to California patients, so those records are readily retrievable from other drugs dispensed
  • Prescription Label: Submit one original prescription label that includes a toll-free number that meets the requirements as outlined in Business and Professions Code sections 4076 and 4076.5 and California Code of Regulation section 1707.5. (Note: Not required if the pharmacy is a call center and not dispensing any medications.) 
  • Attach a list of pharmacists and their license numbers for those who fill prescriptions for California residents with a statement reflecting that a nonresident pharmacy shall not permit a pharmacist whose license has been revoked by the board to provide any pharmacy-related services to a person residing in California. The list needs to be signed by either the PIC or a person with authority to bind the applicant business
  • The application shall provide information to identify the ownership of the applicant's business. This may include multiple levels of ownership. The Board may require additional documentation to confirm or substantiate the reported ownership structure
    • Corporations (Not Publicly Traded) submit the following:
      1. Ownership Information (17A-33): Complete the entire form and submit with original signatures.
         • Complete the entire form for each parent entity holding beneficial interest and/or management and control (one for each level of ownership up to the top tier), if applicable.
      2. Each corporate officer, major shareholder, and director submit:
         • Individual Personal Affidavit (17A-27) Not required for nonprofit
         • Certification of Personnel (17A-11)
         • Individual Financial Affidavit (17A-26) Not required for nonprofit or change of location.
      3. Articles of Incorporation: A copy filed with the Secretary of State for the applicant business bearing the Secretary of State’s stamp (proof of filing).
      4. Statement of Information (a or b):
      a) Submit a copy of the current filing with the Secretary of State bearing the Secretary of State’s stamp that discloses the current officers on file for the entity. OR
      b) Statement by Foreign Corporation endorsed by the California Secretary of State or equivalent governmental document (e.g. annual report) that discloses the current officer(s) on file for the entity. Required if the named corporation on the application is incorporated outside of California (If required by the California Secretary of State).
      5. Stock Certificates and Stock Ledger: Provide a copy of stock certificate(s) front and back (this includes canceled stock certificates) along with a copy of the stock ledger. If stocks are not issued, please provide a statement that states as such.
      6. Bylaws: Provide a copy of the bylaws or internal operating rules for the applicant business. (Redacted copies will not be accepted.)
    • Limited Liability Companies submit the following:
      1. Ownership Information (17A-33): Complete the entire form and submit with original signatures.
         • Complete the entire form for each parent entity holding beneficial interest and/or management and control (one for each level of ownership up to the top tier), if applicable.
      2. Each member/manager/executive officer submit:
         • Individual Personal Affidavit (17A-27) Not required for nonprofit
         • Certification of Personnel (17A-11)
         • Individual Financial Affidavit (17A-26) Not required for nonprofit or change of location.
      3. Articles of Organization: A copy filed with the Secretary of State for the applicant business.
      4. Statement of Information (a or b):
      c) Submit a copy of the current filing with the Secretary of State bearing the Secretary of State’s stamp that discloses the current officers on file for the entity. OR
      d) Statement by Foreign Corporation endorsed by the California Secretary of State or equivalent governmental document (e.g. annual report) that discloses the current officer(s) on file for the
      entity. Required if the named corporation on the application is incorporated outside of California (If required by the California Secretary of State).
      5. Operating Agreement: Current business operating agreement for the applicant business, including all exhibits and/or schedules. (Redacted copies will not be accepted.)  
    • Other entity types, refer to the application for specifics
  • Fingerprint Requirements:
    • Each person who is required to complete a Certification of Personnel (as instructed in Section C) is required to complete the Live Scan or submit the Board approved fingerprint cards for a criminal background check with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). If a person is currently associated with an active pharmacy license and has electronic fingerprints on file with the California State Board of Pharmacy, new fingerprints may not be required. 
    • ALL ownership types must complete the fingerprint requirement (Government-owned facilities are exempt from this requirement.). Business and Professions Code section 4201(a) requires “the application shall state the information as to each person beneficially interested or any person with management or control over the license.” With the addition of management or control over the license, officers/owners of nonprofit corporations will be required to have their fingerprints completed through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. 
    • Fingerprint Instructions: Complete and attach ONE of the following (either A or B):
         • California residents must use Live Scan. Nonresidents can visit California to complete a Live Scan or submit fingerprints on cards supplied by the Board. The fingerprint cards must be processed at a location authorized to complete fingerprint cards for the DOJ/FBI (e.g. law enforcement agency) in the state the services are rendered.
         • DO NOT complete the Live Scan service or fingerprint cards until the applicant is ready to send in the application.
         • The Live Scan site may charge a processing fee separate from that payable to the Board. 
    • Fingerprint card processing fee is $49 per person ($32 DOJ and $17 FBI) made payable to the Board of Pharmacy.
         • The Board will accept fingerprint responses only from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
    • Specific instructions for California residents and non-resident individuals can be found on the application
  • List ALL states/territories in which the applicant business is or has been licensed as a wholesaler, pharmacy, third-party logistics provider, manufacturer, re-packager, or outsourcing facility
  • If there has been any disciplinary action taken against any of the licenses held by the organization, a written explanation giving full details of the action taken MUST be provided with the application
  • Required signatures: 
    • Original ink signatures are required
    • All owners, partners, members, officers, directors, managers, or trustees of the applicant pharmacy named in the foregoing application, is duly authorized to make this application on its behalf and must be at least 18 years of age
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Required Attachments:
  • Approved Wholesale Credit Application or Wholesale Agreement
  • Organizational chart
  • Financial affidavit in support of application
  • Lease Agreement/Grant Deed
  • Pharmacy Inspection Report
  • License Verification
  • Copy of home state License
  • PIC statement of records maintenance
  • Prescription Label
  • List of pharmacists
  • Nonresident Pharmacy Ownership Documents (detailed in the application)
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Registration Renewal

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How do you check if a pharmacy is registered?

Search the PPB Registers If possible, use the Registration/Enrollment Number when searching. A practitioner should provide this to you if you are using their services. Filter your search by cadre to produce a more accurate search.

How long is California pharmacist license good for?

To renew your pharmacist license in California, you must complete 30 hours (1.25 hours per month) of continuing pharmacy education (CE) every two years. The law regarding CE can be found in section 4231 of the Business and Professions Code and in section 1732 of the California Code of Regulations.

How do I renew my pharmacy license in California?

For facilities seeking license renewal, go to Facility License Information/Renewal. Please note: Renewal payments sent via mail or made online cannot be submitted earlier than 60 days prior to your license expiration date. It takes a minimum of four weeks to process a mailed renewal payment.

Why is CA BOP important to the pharmacy setting?

The Board of Pharmacy protects and promotes the health and safety of Californians by pursuing the highest quality of pharmacist's care and the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals through education, communication, licensing, legislation, regulation, and enforcement.