Wholesale Drug Distributors in New Hampshire

Wholesale drug distributors operating in or shipping into New Hampshire must obtain a license from the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy. The state requires both resident and non-resident distributors to maintain active licenses and comply with RSA 318:51-a and Ph 1500 administrative rules governing wholesale distribution of prescription drugs.

The New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy (NH Board of Pharmacy) administers wholesale drug distributor licensing under statutory authority granted by RSA 318:51-a (Wholesale Drug Distribution License requirements) and RSA 318:51-b (Pedigree requirements). The Board enforces compliance through Ph 1500 and Ph 1501 administrative rules, which establish licensing standards and operational requirements for wholesale distributors.

New Hampshire requires wholesale drug distributor licenses for:

The following entities are generally exempt from wholesale distributor licensing requirements:

Verify exemption applicability with the Board before operating without a license.

New Hampshire wholesale drug distributor license applications require the following documentation:

The designated representative must meet specific qualifications:

Changes in designated representative must be reported to the Board within 10-30 days (verify specific timeframe).

1. Obtain application form from the Board website (https://www.nh.gov/pharmacy/) or by contacting the Board office at (603) 271-2350

2. Complete all sections of the application form with accurate business and ownership information

3. Gather all required supporting documentation listed above