Wholesale Drug Distributors in West Virginia

Any entity distributing prescription drugs into or within West Virginia must obtain a wholesale drug distributor license from the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (WVBOP). This includes resident distributors operating facilities in the state and non-resident distributors shipping into West Virginia from out-of-state locations. Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) handling prescription drugs on behalf of manufacturers or distributors also require licensure, regardless of whether they take ownership of the product.

The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulates wholesale drug distributors under W. Va. Code § 30-5-1 et seq. (West Virginia Pharmacy Practice Act). The Board's authority to license and regulate wholesale distributors is established in W. Va. Code § 30-5-4 and § 30-5-12. Specific licensing requirements and operational standards are codified in W. Va. Code CSR § 15-2 et seq. and § 15-8. Administrative rule references may have been reorganized — confirm current citations with the WVBOP.

The following entities require a West Virginia wholesale drug distributor license:

Applicants must submit the following documentation:

1. Obtain application form from wvbop.com or by contacting the Board office

2. Complete all sections of the application form

3. Gather all required supporting documentation (see Application Requirements)

4. Obtain VAWD accreditation from NABP (if not already accredited)