State of Caifornia

Pharmacy Facility License Application


The licensure of a pharmacy is a critical process. The board is authorized to issue a pharmacy license to an individual, a firm, association, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, state government agency, trust, or political subdivision.


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The board may require additional documentation to confirm or substantiate the ownership structure reported at any time during the application process. Please verify your application is complete prior to submitting the application and all boxes are appropriately checked. The board is experiencing some technical difficulty with some of the fillable components on the application forms.

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Phramacy Facility Guidelines


A nonresident pharmacy that ships, mails or delivers prescription medications to California residents must hold a current and valid license in the resident state, and also hold a nonresident pharmacy license issued by the board. The pharmacy must maintain an 800 number for consumer access to a pharmacist, must comply with patient-centered prescription labeling requirements (to include interpreter services and translation of directions of use, as specified), and the pharmacy must comply with requirements to report to CURES.


A pharmacist practicing in a nonresident pharmacy is NOT required to hold a California pharmacist license. The nonresident pharmacy must have a pharmacist-in-charge who is responsible for ensuring that the pharmacy complies with all California requirements for medications dispensed or shipped to California patients.

Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) Reporting Town’s Land Use and Development code in section 3821. Second is in Ordinance 2024-O-07, Regulating Pharmacy Facilities.


There are some exceptions to who can own a pharmacy. The board actively regulates these sites. The board performs a thorough investigation of every application for a pharmacy license, which includes collecting all ownership and financial information, criminal background checks for beneficial owners and individuals with management and control, thorough documentation of all owners (whether or not they actively participate in the pharmacy’s daily activities), etc. Every pharmacy must have a pharmacist-in-charge who is responsible for the day to day operations (Business and Professions Code section 4054).
To track the progress of your application, applicants have the convenience of checking the status through the online application portal. In the case of a complete and pending renewal, applicants can continue their short-term rental operations during the renewal process. All official correspondence, including requests for additional information, will be directed to the email address linked to the application.

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