Wholesale Drug Distributors in New Mexico

Wholesale drug distributors operating in New Mexico must obtain licensure from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy before distributing prescription drugs within or into the state. Both resident distributors (facilities located in New Mexico) and non-resident distributors (out-of-state entities shipping into New Mexico) are subject to state licensing requirements under the New Mexico Pharmacy Act (NMSA 1978, § 61-11-1 et seq.) and implementing administrative rules (16.19.2-16.19.4 NMAC).

The New Mexico Board of Pharmacy (NMBP) regulates wholesale drug distribution in the state. The Board operates under the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) and derives its authority from NMSA 1978, § 61-11-6, which grants it the power to license and regulate wholesale drug distributors. Statutory definitions applicable to wholesale distribution are found in NMSA 1978, § 61-11-2, while operational standards and licensure requirements are codified in Title 16, Chapter 19 of the New Mexico Administrative Code.

The following entities engaged in wholesale distribution of prescription drugs in New Mexico require licensure:

The following are generally exempt from wholesale drug distributor licensure (though other licenses may be required):

Exemptions are fact-specific. Entities should verify their status with NMBP before assuming an exemption applies.

Applicants must submit the following documentation to NMBP: