***COVID-19 UPDATES***
COVID-19 Guidances and Best Practices
For the most up to date information on the District's response to COVID-19, please go to https://coronavirus.dc.gov/ and dchealth.dc.gov/page/health-notices.
Board Meeting Cancelled
In response to COVID-19, the scheduled April 2, 2020 DC Board of Pharmacy meeting is now cancelled. You may visit https://www.open-dc.gov/public-bodies/meetings to be informed of upcoming meetings.
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.
Closure of Walk In Services
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. No walk-ins or appointments are allowed. If you are already in contact with a Health Licensing Specialist (HLS), please forward any documents to said HLS via email.
If you require assistance from the Board of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Control Divsion, please contact the following individuals by email:
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Service |
Staff |
Email Address |
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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)
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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 Substance Registration |
Ms. Latasha Gaskin Ms. Karin Barron Ms. Luanne Greenaway |
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899 North Capitol Street, NE, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-8800
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, substances 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 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, call (202) 724-8800 or complete the form below.
For more information, contact Pharmaceutical Control at (202) 724-8800.
- 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]
- 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