Wholesale Drug Distributors in South Dakota

South Dakota requires wholesale drug distributors to obtain a license from the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy before engaging in the distribution of prescription drugs within or into the state. Both resident distributors with facilities in South Dakota and non-resident distributors shipping prescription drugs into the state must hold an active South Dakota wholesale drug distributor license. The licensing framework is established under SDCL 36-11 and ARSD 20:51:27.

The South Dakota Board of Pharmacy (SD BOP) regulates wholesale drug distributors in South Dakota. Statutory authority is found in SDCL 36-11-19.3 through 36-11-19.5, which establish license requirements, application procedures, and operational standards for wholesale drug distributors. Administrative rules governing wholesale distribution are codified in ARSD 20:51:27. The Board operates under the South Dakota Department of Health and is responsible for licensing, inspection, and enforcement.

South Dakota requires wholesale drug distributor licenses for:

Applicants should verify current exemption applicability with the Board, particularly for returns processors, reverse distributors, and virtual distributor business models.

Applicants for a South Dakota wholesale drug distributor license must submit:

South Dakota requires wholesale drug distributors to designate a representative responsible for compliance. Requirements include:

1. Obtain application form from the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy website (https://doh.sd.gov/boards/pharmacy/) or by contacting the Board office at (605) 362-2737