Pursuant to KRS 315.0351, a non-resident pharmacy permit is required to provide prescription medications to citizens of the Commonwealth. Pharmacy permits expire annually on June 30th. Renewal postcards will be mailed at the end of April. Online renewals will be available beginning in May. A delinquent fee of $150 is assessed if permit has lapsed.
Requirements for a non-resident Pharmacy Permit
Pharmacist in Charge must have an active Kentucky pharmacist license. Senate Bill 88 amends KRS 315.0351 to require out-of-state pharmacies that are providing prescription medications to citizens of the Commonwealth to have a pharmacist-in-charge who holds a Kentucky pharmacist license. This Kentucky licensed pharmacist may be any employee pharmacist of the pharmacy.
- Complete the Application For Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit and indicate that you are a "New Pharmacy".
- A payment of $150, by check, made out to the "Kentucky State Treasurer".
- Required documentation found on last page of the application.
- Mail the completed application, check (or proof of payment) and required documents to
State Office Building Annex, Suite 300
125 Holmes Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
- Incomplete applications will be returned for correction.
- Items frequently not included: ownership information, hours of operation [6 days a week or oncall hours], end of day report and a toll free number on the prescription label.
Requirements for a Change of Ownership for an existing Pharmacy Permit
- Complete the Application For Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit and indicate "Change of Ownership".
- A signed statement from previous owner or legal documentation of the ownership change.
- A payment of $150, by check, made out to the "Kentucky State Treasurer".
- Mail the completed application and check (or proof of payment) to
State Office Building Annex, Suite 300
125 Holmes Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
If you have any questions regarding what constitutes an ownership change, please call the Board office. If you are restructuring your ownership, please provide a letter of notification and details regarding this restructuring to determine if this is classified as a change of ownership.
Requirements for Change of Address/Location for an existing Pharmacy Permit
- Complete the Application For Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit and indicate "Change of Address/Location".
- A payment of $150, by check, made out to the "Kentucky State Treasurer".
- A copy of your updated resident state pharmacy permit/license or a copy of the paperwork submitted to implement the change of address.
- Mail the completed application, check (or proof of payment) and a copy of your resident state pharmacy permit/license to
State Office Building Annex, Suite 300
125 Holmes Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Requirements for a Name Change for an existing Pharmacy Permit
Requirements for Change of Pharmacist-In-Charge
Pharmacist-In-Charge changes should be submitted to the Board within 14 business days to avoid any disciplinary actions.
- Complete the Change of Pharmacist-In-Charge.
- Mail the completed application to
State Office Building Annex, Suite 300
125 Holmes Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Optionally, the form can be faxed to (502) 696-3806
To request to be a dual PIC, complete the
Dual PIC Form and submit to the Board office. This request willbe presented at the next scheduled Board meeting for review and approval.