A "pharmacy" is a place of business in which prescription drugs are prepared, compounded or dispensed by or under the supervision of a pharmacist and from which related clinical pharmacy services are delivered. ( MN Stats. Sect 151.01 Subd. 2 )
Any establishment that falls under this definition are required to be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a pharmacy. All pharmacy licenses expire June 30 of each year. ( MN Rule Part 6800.0300 )
The Board of Pharmacy recently migrated to an online licensing/registration platform. Renewals for pharmacies are now available.
Tip Sheet: Pharmacy Informational Sheet for Licensees
Please note, Minnesota’s licensing fees were revised effective 7/1/2023. The updated fees are available in statute and on our website.
To avoid late fees, renewal applications, supporting documentation, and correct payment must be received as a complete packet by the Board, prior to the expiration date. Any payment received without an application will not be processed. Licenses are mailed to the facility’s physical address.
Use the Pharmacy License Application to apply for a new pharmacy license, to notify the Board of an upcoming relocation, or if your pharmacy has had a change in ownership.
To request a name change for a pharmacy, use the Name Change Notification Form below.
If you are a RESIDENT pharmacy and plan to remodel, complete the Pharmacy Remodel Application and submit it to the Board. Non-Resident pharmacies are not required to submit an application for remodel.
The remodel plan must be submitted at least 60 days before the proposed changes. Upon receipt the Board will review the plan for compliance with the required elements and provide a preliminary approval letter. With the submission include a blueprint of the current layout clearly indicating what is changing with the remodel, and a blueprint or diagram for the final layout indicating all required elements.
For more information, view the " Pharmacy Sterile Compounding Area Remodel Guidance ", found under "Guidance Documents" of the Guidance/Statutes tab . For category changes and closure notifications, please see appropriate forms below.
