Wholesale Drug Distributors in Missouri

Wholesale drug distributors operating in Missouri must obtain a license from the Missouri Board of Pharmacy under the Division of Professional Registration. The state requires separate licenses for each physical distribution site, whether in-state or out-of-state, and entities performing both distribution and third-party logistics functions must hold two separate licenses.

The Missouri Board of Pharmacy (MO BOP) administers wholesale drug distributor licensing under the Division of Professional Registration. Statutory authority is established in RSMo Chapter 338, which governs pharmacy practice and drug distribution in Missouri. Key statutes include:

The Board maintains offices at PO Box 625, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Contact: 573-751-0091 or MissouriBOP@pr.mo.gov.

Non-resident FDA-registered manufacturers may apply for a limited drug distributor registration (not a full license) under RSMo 338.337. This registration requires a significantly lower fee ($10) compared to full wholesale drug distributor licensing.

Application form: Drug Distributor License Application (Resident & Non-Resident), available from the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Changes of 25% or more in ownership require notification to the Board within 30 days. Full entity changes (new corporate structure, sale of business) require a new license application with inspection for new sites (20 CSR 2220-5.020(5-6)).

Missouri uses the term "manager-in-charge" for the designated representative role. Per 20 CSR 2220-5.030(2):