Wholesale Drug Distributors in Georgia

Wholesale drug distributors operating into, out of, or within Georgia must be licensed by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy before handling prescription drugs. Both resident and non-resident distributors are subject to identical licensing requirements, including criminal background investigations and facility inspections conducted by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency (GDNA).

The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy (GBP) regulates wholesale drug distributors under O.C.G.A. Section 26-4-113 (wholesale distributor licensing) and O.C.G.A. Section 26-4-115 (registration, fees, and application requirements). Additional provisions appear in O.C.G.A. Sections 26-4-28 and 26-4-111 through 26-4-113. Administrative rules governing wholesale distribution are codified in Georgia Comp. R. & Regs. R. 480-7.

The Board operates from 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, East Tower, 11th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30334. Phone: 404-651-8000. Website: https://gbp.georgia.gov.

Georgia statutes do not explicitly distinguish repackagers or virtual distributors as separate licensing categories. The Board considers these activities under the general wholesale distributor license framework.

Applicants must submit documentation demonstrating compliance with Georgia's wholesale distribution standards:

Surety bonds are not mentioned in Georgia's wholesale distributor licensing requirements.

1. Obtain application materials — Download the Board-prescribed application form from https://gbp.georgia.gov or request by phone at 404-651-8000

2. Complete and notarize application — All application documents must be notarized before submission