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Kentucky
Board of Pharmacy

Wholesalers



Pursuant to KRS 315.402, a Wholesaler license is required to operate as a wholesale distributor in Kentucky.  Pursuant to 201 KAR 2:105​, an applicant for the issuance of a Wholesaler, Wholesale Distributor, or Virtual Wholesaler permit shall submit a surety bond or other means of security as summarized below.

• A surety bond of $25,000 made payable to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.

• In lieu of the bond, applicants may submit other equivalent means of security acceptable to the board, including an irrevocable Letter of Credit, Certificate of Deposit or Proof of Insurance if the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy is listed as an insured party.

Applicants are exempt if they meet the following criteria:

• Obtained a comparable surety bond or other equivalent means of security for the purpose of licensure in another state, where the wholesaler possesses a valid license in good standing;

• Publicly held company; 

• Medical Gas wholesaler; or

• Distribution is solely within a health care entity under common ownership.​​

Wholesaler licenses expire annually on September 30th. Online renewals will be available beginning in August via Licensure Gateway. A delinquent fee of $150 is assessed if license has lapsed.

Medical Device Frequently Asked Questions September 2021​​

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Requirements for a Wholesaler License

  • Complete the Wholesaler Initial Application via Licensure Gateway.

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

  • Proof of Surety Bond​

  • For non-resident applicants, submit the following additional documentation: 

    1. Copy of resident state wholesaler permit

    2. Copy of last inspection report

    3. Copy of DEA registration (if applicable) 

    4. License verification from resident state or primary source verification from resident state

    ​5. Disciplinary history (if applicable) 

  • If paying by check, mail to

    State Office Building Annex, Suite 300 125 Holmes Street Frankfort, KY 40601
​Wholesaler Inspection Template​​

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


Change of Ownership​ for an existing permit/license
Change of Address/Location for an existing permit/license
Name Change for an existing permit/license
Facility Renewal 

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