Resident Pharmacy Permits



Pursuant to KRS 315.035, a pharmacy permit is required to operate a pharmacy in Kentucky. Pharmacy permits expire annually on June 30th. Online renewals will be available beginning in May. Delinquent renewal fee of $150 is assessed if permit has lapsed.

​Applications must be submitted via Licensure Gateway. An​​ applicant must be registered with the Licensure Gateway Portal to process any application with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. 




Requirements for a Resident Pharmacy Permit

  1. Complete the Resident Pharmacy Application via Licensure Gateway.
  2. A payment of $150, paid online or by check, made out to the "Kentucky State Treasurer".
  3. If paying by check, mail to:

State Office Building Annex, Suite 300

125 Holmes Street

Frankfort, KY 40601

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USP 825 Inspection form​

     

Requirements for a Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit - Clinical Practice

Pursuant to 201 KAR 2:340, a permit is required for a pharmacy that maintains patient records and other information for the purpose of engaging in the practice of pharmacy and does not dispense prescription drug orders. 

  1. ​Complete the Resident Pharmacy: Clinical Practice Pharmacy Initial​​ Application via Licensure Gateway. 

  2. A payment of $150, paid online or by check, made out to the "Kentucky State Treasurer".

  3. If paying by check, mail to:

State Office Building Annex, Suite 300

125 Holmes Street

Frankfort, KY 40601



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Requirements for a Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit - Medical Gas

Pursuant to 201 KAR 2:225, a special pharmacy permit is required to distribute medical gases in Kentucky.

  1. Complete the  Resident Pharmacy: Medical Gas Initial Application via Licensure Gateway. 

  2. A payment of $150, paid online or by check, made out to the "Kentucky State Treasurer".

  3. If paying by check, mail to:

State Office Building Annex, Suite 300

125 Holmes Street

Frankfort, KY 40601

Medical Gas Inspection Template​

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​​Requirements for a Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit- Charitable Pharmacy

Pursuant to 201 KAR 2:240, a permit is required for a charitable organization to dispense legend drugs and the procedures for the safe dispensing of legend drugs to citizens of the Commonwealth. 

  1. ​Complete the Resident Pharmacy: Charitable Pharmacy Initial Application​ via Licensure Gateway.

  2. A payment of $150, paid online or by check, made out to the "Kentucky State Treasurer".

  3. If paying by check, mail to

​State Office Building Annex, Suite 300

125 Holmes Street

Frankfort, KY 40601​​​