Wholesale Drug Distributors in Mississippi

Wholesale drug distributors operating in or shipping into Mississippi must obtain a license from the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy. This includes resident distributors, out-of-state entities shipping prescription drugs into the state, third-party logistics providers, and repackagers. Mississippi maintains separate licensing categories for resident and non-resident distributors, with both subject to the same operational standards under state law.

The Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy (MSBP) regulates wholesale drug distributors under authority granted by Mississippi Code § 73-21-101 et seq. (Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act). Specific provisions governing wholesale distribution appear in Mississippi Code § 73-21-73 through § 73-21-87, which establish licensing requirements and prohibited activities. The Board's implementing regulations are codified in 30 Miss. Admin. Code Part 2001, Chapter 1 (licensing requirements) and Chapter 6 (operational standards).

The Board's physical office is located at 204 Key Drive, Suite D, Madison, MS 39110. Contact: (601) 605-5388.

Mississippi requires wholesale drug distributor licenses for:

Applicants must submit the following documentation with their license application:

Surety bond requirements should be verified directly with the Board, as Mississippi has not historically mandated bonds for all distributors.

1. Contact the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy at (601) 605-5388 or visit the Board website to obtain the current wholesale drug distributor application form and instructions.