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Pharmacy Permits

Updated 1/7/2025

​The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy issues the following pharmacy permits:


Resident Pharmacy Permits and Special Limited Pharmacy Permits


Resident Pharmacy Permits​
​Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit - Clinical Practice
Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit - Medical Gas
Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit - Charitable

Non-Resident Pharmacy Permits and Special Limited Pharmacy Permits​

Non-Resident Pharmacy Permits
  • Non-Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit - Clinical Practice​
  • Non-Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit - Medical Gas​
  • Non-Resident Special Limited Pharmacy Permit - Charitable

  • ​Pharmacy permits expire annually on June 30th. Online renewals will be available beginning in May via Licensure Gateway under Permit Options. Delinquent renewal fee of $150 is assessed if permit has lapsed.​


KASPER Prescription Upload Program

Pharmacies are required to report to KASPER within one business day of dispensing a controlled substance in KY as provided for under KRS 218A.202  and 902 KAR 55:110.
Pharmacies should report dispensed controlled substance information through the KASPER Data Collection System. Reporting data to KASPER requires establishing an account via the Cabinet single sign-on system, Kentucky Online Gateway, then registering as an uploader in the KASPER Data Collection System. 

Data Reporting Waivers

Pharmacies with a DEA license who certify that they do not dispense any controlled substances in Kentucky must register as a KASPER data reporter. However, once registered CHFS can provide a reporting waiver email. Dispensers can request a reporting waiver by contacting KASPER staff at eKASPER.Admin@ky.gov
KASPER - Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting



The following can be completed via Licensure Gateway under Permit Options:

​Change in PIC 
Pharmacist-In-Charge changes should be submitted to the Board within 14 calendar days to avoid any disciplinary actions.​The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy recommends a beginning and ending inventory of all controlled substances with a change in Pharmacist-in-Charge.
​​Dual PIC Request - Complete the online form. The request will be presented at the next scheduled Board meeting for review. Note: Dual PIC requests are not required for Medical Gas Permits or Manufacturers. 

Change of Address/Location for an existing Permit/License

Remodels within an existing location [no change in existing approved perimeter wall structure or security] are not required to submit an application. They should contact their inspector and notify them of this change. Remodels within an existing location [changes will be made to their existing approved perimeter wall structure or security] are required to submit an application and receive Board approval prior to the change​
​Name Change for an existing Pharmacy Permit​

Manage Employees

Change in Ownership

Close Facility

Additional Resources:

PIC Checklist​ - A tool for for Pharmacists-in-Charge to review for general responsibilities.
Pharmacy Permits