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***COVID-19 UPDATES***
COVID-19 Guidance and Best Practices
For the most up to date information on the District's response to COVID-19, including information on best practices, licensure waivers, and recommended guidelines, please go to coronavirus.dc.gov.
Due to ongoing efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately, the Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is implementing a 100% telework policy and will be available for mail services only.
Walk In Services
UPDATED: The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center will be open to the public by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays starting on January 25, 2021, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The online appointment scheduler is http://appts.dcvsims.com
Individuals may also call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending application.
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all Health Professional Board meetings are currently held virtually. Please check each board's respective website for information on when the next meeting will take place.
Please submit all applications and supplemental documents via mail to HRLA 1, PO Box 37801, Washington, DC 20013. If you are already in contact with a Health Licensing Specialist (HLS), please forward any documents to said HLS via email.
Licensure Waivers
In response to COVID-19, DC Health has waived all licensure requirements for practitioners who are licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction. You can read more about the waiver process HERE.
If you require assistance from the Board of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Control Division, please contact the following individuals by email:
Service |
Staff |
Email Address |
Licensure/Registration (Pharmacist, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmaceutical Detailer, Pharmacy Technician)
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Ms. Karin Barron Ms. Luanne Greenaway |
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Facility Licensure/Controlled Substance Registration (Resident Pharmacy, Non-Resident Pharmacy, Wholesale and Distributor)
|
Ms. Latasha Gaskin Ms. Sabrina Lewis |
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(New) Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration
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Ms. Latasha Gaskin |
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(Renewal) Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration |
Ms. Latasha Gaskin Ms. Karin Barron Ms. Luanne Greenaway |
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Pharmaceutical Control Division has the regulatory responsibility that involves annual licensure inspections, surveillance, and the monitoring of activities in establishments that procure, distribute, dispense and manage prescribed/prescription products for sale or use to consumers in the District of Columbia. Regulated facilities include; pharmacies, hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, researchers, local wholesalers, distributors, long term care facilities, animal clinics, dialysis centers and ambulatory surgical centers.
Pharmaceutical Control Division enforces all District and federal pharmacy laws and regulations (pharmacy, controlled substances, prescription substitution, drug purity, and drug distribution and manufacturing laws and accompanying regulations, etc).
Pharmaceutical Control Division serves as a liaison between District Government and Federal Agencies, (i.e. Food and Drug Administration, Drug Enforcement Administration, Health and Human Services, the Consumer Protection Agency, etc), involving regulatory control matters.
Pharmaceutical Control Division conducts investigations and provides consultation to all facilities and programs that provide pharmaceutical products and services to the District of Columbia residents.
All complaints concerning the dispensing, prescribing, manufacturing, distribution, and wholesaling of drugs are investigated by Pharmaceutical Control. To file a complaint, complete the form below.
- Pharmaceutical Control Division Facility Fee Listing
- Pharmacy Licensure
- Pharmacy Licensure Renewal
- DC Controlled Substance Registration
- Drug Manufacturer, Distributor, and Wholesaler Licensure
- Continuing Education
- Hearing Aid Dealers
- Medical Marijuana Program
- Policy Statements
- Laws and Regulations [PDF]
- Remote Retail RX Demographics Report [PDF]
- Notice of Remote Controlled Substance Audit Letter [PDF]
- Pharmacy Inspection Form [PDF]
- Pharmacy Inspection Fine Schedule [PDF]
- Prescription Drug Marketing Costs - Access RX
- Complaint Process
- Yellow Fever Permits
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- Prescription Fraud Reporting
- National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
- Opioid Campaign Awareness and Education