Pharmacy
Pharmacy Establishments
Information Regarding NYS Registered Pharmacy Establishments
Pharmacy Establishments
Federal and State laws regulate all pharmacies, wholesalers, repackers and manufacturers that manufacture, distribute and dispense prescriptions drugs and prescription devices. New York State registers establishments as resident, in state establishments and nonresident, out of state establishments.
Resident, In State Establishments
- Application Requirements & Forms for Pharmacies
- Application Requirements & Forms for Manufactuers, Wholesalers & Repackers
Nonresident, Out of State Establishments
Registration Renewals for In State or Nonresident Pharmacy, Manufacturer/Repacker/ Wholesaler
Registered establishments will automatically receive renewal applications by mail approximately 60 days prior to expiration of their registration. Therefore, it is critical that we be notified whenever there is a change of location. The applications available on these pages are for INITIAL registration or transfer of ownership of a pharmacy or pharmacy establishment, and/or CHANGES to existing registrations ONLY. Registration RENEWAL FORMS are not available online. Your customized registration renewal forms will automatically be mailed approximately 60 days prior to the expiration of your current registration.
Discontinuance of an In State Pharmacy, Manufacturer/Repacker/Wholesaler
To discontinue a registered establishment, contact the NYS Board of Pharmacy by email, telephone or fax and request a discontinuance form. Your customized discontinuance form will be provided to you for completion. A discontinuance form should not be submitted until the pharmacy establishment has closed its doors.
Verification of an In State or Nonresident Pharmacy, Manufacturer/Repacker/Wholesaler
Verification of an in State or nonresident pharmacy, manufacturer/repacker/wholesaler must be requested in writing and must include a check for $10 for each official verification. Requests and the appropriate fee should be sent directly to the:
New York State Board of Pharmacy
2nd floor, West Wing
89 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12234-1000
Online verification of the registration status of pharmacy establishments as well as the license and registration of licensed professionals can be performed free of charge at Online Verification Searches.
Notice Regarding Fees
Please Note: Section 6502 (7) of the Education Law requires an additional fee of $25.00 to be charged to an applicant who submits a bad check to the Department for licensure or registration. Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Part 59, stipulate that any licensee who pays a registration fee with a check which is not honored by the bank must submit a certified check, a bank check, or money order as a replacement payment within 60 days of notification by the Department. If the replacement payment is not received within 60 days, the department is authorized to revoke the licensee's registration.
