Wholesale Drug Distributors in Alabama

Wholesale drug distributors operating in or shipping prescription drugs into Alabama must obtain a license from the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy. Both resident distributors with facilities in Alabama and non-resident distributors shipping into the state are subject to state licensing requirements, facility standards, and ongoing compliance obligations under Alabama Code § 34-23-90 through § 34-23-99.

The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ASBP) regulates wholesale drug distributors under authority granted by the Alabama Pharmacy Practice Act (Alabama Code § 34-23-1 et seq.). Specific provisions governing wholesale distributors are found in Alabama Code § 34-23-90 through § 34-23-99, with operational requirements detailed in Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 680-X-2-.27. The Board maintains enforcement authority over licensing, facility inspections, and compliance monitoring for all entities engaged in wholesale distribution of prescription drugs in Alabama.

Alabama requires wholesale drug distributor licenses for:

Applications for Alabama wholesale drug distributor licenses require:

1. Obtain application form from the ASBP website (www.albop.com) or by contacting the Board office in Montgomery, Alabama

2. Complete all sections of the application form with required information

3. Gather all supporting documentation listed in Application Requirements

4. Obtain and submit surety bond meeting ASBP specifications

5. Submit completed application with all documentation and applicable fees to ASBP (verify current filing method — online portal or mail — with the Board)