Wholesale Drug Distributors in Idaho

Wholesale drug distributors operating in or shipping prescription drugs into Idaho must obtain a license from the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy. This requirement applies to both in-state and out-of-state distributors under Idaho Code § 54-1729 and IDAPA 27.01.01. The Board regulates wholesale distribution to ensure supply chain integrity and compliance with state and federal drug safety requirements, including the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).

The Idaho State Board of Pharmacy (ISBP) holds exclusive authority to license and regulate wholesale drug distributors in Idaho. The Board operates under statutory authority granted by:

The Board can be reached at (208) 334-2356 or via its website at https://bop.idaho.gov.

The following entities must obtain an Idaho wholesale drug distributor license:

Typical exemptions include (verify all exemption criteria directly with the Board):

Operating without a required license constitutes unlawful distribution under Idaho law.

Applicants must submit the following to the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy:

Distributors must notify the Board within 10-30 days (verify exact timeframe) of any change in designated representative.

1. Obtain the current wholesale drug distributor license application form from the Board's website (https://bop.idaho.gov) or office

2. Complete the application form and gather all required documentation listed above

3. Obtain surety bond and include bond documentation