Washington Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing

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Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Drug Precursor Chemicals Registration

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by September 30.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Drug Sample Distributor Registration

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by September 30.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Hospital Pharmacy License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by May 31.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington In-Home Services Agency License

Agency:Washington State Department of Health
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

$3,283 for each service category (home care, home health, hospice) selected on the application.

Registration Renewal

Fees vary by the service category and the number of FTEs (full time equivalents). See the table on this page for details.

Washington Itinerant Vendor Registration

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by September 30.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Medicaid Provider Enrollment - Attending/Servicing Provider

Agency:Washington State Health Care Authority

Initial Registration

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

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

Washington Medicaid Provider Enrollment - Facility/Agency/Organization/Institution

Agency:Washington State Health Care Authority

Initial Registration

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

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

Washington Medicaid Provider Enrollment - Group Practice

Agency:Washington State Health Care Authority

Initial Registration

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

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

Washington Medicaid Provider Enrollment - Tribal Health

Agency:Washington State Health Care Authority

Initial Registration

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

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

Washington Nonresident Pharmacy License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by May 31.

Renewal applications are sent to the email address on file with the license starting July 2023. Previous renewals are sent by mail.

Washington Other Controlled Substance Registration

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by May 31.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Pharmaceutical Manufacturer License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by September 30.

Renewal applications are sent to the email address on file with the license starting July 2023. Previous renewals are sent by mail.

Washington Pharmaceutical Wholesaler License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by September 30.

Renewal applications are sent to the email address on file with the license starting July 2023. Previous renewals are sent by mail.

Washington Pharmacy Health Care Entity License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by September 30.

Renewal applications are sent to the email address on file with the license starting July 2023. Previous renewals are sent by mail.

Washington Pharmacy License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by May 31.

Renewal applications are sent to the email address on file with the license starting July 2023. Previous renewals are sent by mail.

Washington Poison Distributor License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by September 30.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Poison Manufacturer License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by September 30.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Shopkeeper License

Agency:Washington Department of Revenue - Business Licensing Service

Initial Registration

$55 per location.

Registration Renewal

$55 per location.

Washington Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) License

Pharmaceutical Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) licensure is not required on the State level in Washington.

The Washington Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission no longer licenses entities exclusively engaged in third-party logistics.

More information: Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Individual Licenses

Washington Individual Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licenses

Washington Controlled Substance Researcher Registration

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by May 31.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Medicaid Provider Enrollment - Individual

Agency:Washington State Health Care Authority

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

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

Washington Pharmacist License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by the licensee's date of birth.

Washington Pharmacy Assistant License

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by the licensee's date of birth.

Renewal applications are sent in the mail 90 days prior to expiration.

Washington Pharmacy Intern Registration

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by the licensee's date of birth.

Washington Pharmacy Technician Certification

Agency:Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Annually by the licensee's date of birth.

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.

Industry Resources Revised August 25, 2021. Complete data last reviewed April 03, 2019.

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