Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

doh

DC Health
 

DC Agency Top Menu

To find support and resources for federal workers, visit fedsupport.dc.gov.

-A +A
Bookmark and Share

Board of Pharmacy

RENEWAL NOTICE  

Please note that due to the large number of licensees seeking renewal and the need to complete the required review (of criminal background check, etc.), the issuance of the renewed license is taking longer than expected.   

Licensees who submit the renewal application before the expiration date of the license/certification/registration (FEBRUARY 28, 2025) are permitted to continue to work while their application is pending. Currently, DC Health is processing the renewal applications from a number of licensees who applied timely for the renewal of their licenses. It is possible that these reviews will continue after the expiration date of February 28, 2025. However, when the renewal applications are approved, the licenses will be renewed and active as of March 1, 2025.  

For individuals who have applied for their renewal prior to the February 28, 2025, deadline, their status will be “Renewal in process – review pending”.  For those who apply after the deadline, their status will be “Expired - renewal eligible".  

Licensees may not work beyond April 30, 2025, without an active license. 

TITLE 17 DCMR BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS  

CHAPTER 40 - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 

4005       RENEWAL OF A LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, OR REGISTRATION 

4005.5    A holder of a license, certificate, or registration who fails to renew prior to the expiration date may renew the license, certificate, or registration within sixty (60) days after expiration upon paying the required late fee. Upon renewal, the holder shall be deemed to have possessed a valid license, certificate, or registration during the period between the expiration of the license, certificate, or registration and the renewal thereof. 

4005.6    If a holder of a license, certificate, or registration fails to renew the license, certificate, or registration within sixty (60) days after the expiration, the license, certificate, or registration shall be considered to have lapsed on the date of expiration, and the holder shall be required to apply for reinstatement and pay the required reinstatement fee, in accordance with the applicable provisions of this subtitle and the Act. 

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 34 DC Register 5859, 5863 (September 11, 1987).

PROCESSING CENTER Hours:

The DC Health Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).

Office Hours:
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).

 

 

Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education

 

Change to the Term of License, Certificate and Registration

Effective Date June 16, 2024

DC Health has always operated with fixed renewal windows for each profession. In response to feedback from the health professional community, the Director has moved to change the renewal system to align with each licensee’s month of birth. As such, all applicable licenses, certificates, or registrations issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the birth month of the license holder. This will apply to all new applicants and will become applicable to licensees renewing later this year. For those renewing, this will not take effect until September 2024. For all current holders of a license, certificate, or registration additional information will be provided at a later date. This authority is pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 4006.3 DCMR Chapter 40 General Rules.

ALERT: PHONE SCAM

DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM
in which individuals pose as DC Health representatives to request money.
Please be advised that DC Health representatives will never
contact you with a request for money.

FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry
of the Ongoing Scam Involving the Impersonation of
Law Enforcement and Government Officials - FBI fbi.gov

Important Notice:
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)

 

ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS

 

DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE. 

 

DC Health is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider who is interested in applying for a new health professional license, or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate an existing license, may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application through the online licensing application system. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process.

 

 

All pharmaceutical facility applications, with the exception of pharmacy renewals, are still paper based and must be mailed to the
Pharmaceutical Control Division.

*Pharmaceutical Control Division Mailing Address Update*

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY applicants must submit all facility applications to the Pharmaceutical Control Division office located at:

2201 Shannon Place SE
First Floor
Washington DC 20020

Facility applications include:

  • New and renewal DM facility (Manufacturer, Distributor, Wholesaler) applications
  • New and renewal controlled substance registration applications for DM facilities
  • New pharmacy applications
  • New controlled substance registration applications for pharmacies
  • Name, location, and ownership changes for DM facilities (and their corresponding controlled substance registrations) require a new application. Upon approval, the existing license will be closed, and a new license will be issued.

Visit the Pharmaceutical Control Division website here to apply for pharmaceutical facility licensure.

Scheduled Open Session Meetings 

The District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy will now transition to a hybrid schedule. 

Registration- For individuals who wish to attend in-person Board meetings, you are highly encouraged to register via Eventbrite for the meeting. The Eventbrite registration will be used to plan for the number of attendees and store contact information for future correspondence. The link to register is as follows: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/district-of-columbia-board-of-pharmacy-meeting-tickets-1301376996629?aff=oddtdtcreator. Links for the subsequent meetings will also be posted on the Board of Pharmacy website.

You may visit https://www.open-dc.gov/public-bodies/meetings to obtain the open session agenda and minutes.

2025 Open Session Board of Pharmacy Scheduled Meeting Dates:

  • February 6, 2025 (Virtual) 
  • April 3, 2025 (In-Person) Canceled due to lack of quorum. Meeting rescheduled for May 1st. 
  • May, 1, 2025 (Virtual) 
  • June 5, 2025 (Virtual) 
  • August 7, 2025 (Virtual) 
  • October 2, 2025 (Virtual) 
  • December 4, 2025 (Virtual) 

DC Board of Pharmacy Open Session
Start Time: 9:30 am 
Meeting Link: https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=me90f904b9b662ea9787729dba92c6b85

Meeting number (access code): 2305 005 1471
Meeting password:  JJqMJNru787

Join by phone: +1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.) 1-650-479-3208 Call-in number (US/Canada) 

2025 Open Legislative and Regulatory Subcommittee Scheduled Meeting Dates:

  • January 29, 2025: NOTE: The meeting scheduled for January 29th has been canceled.

Legislative and Regulatory Subcommittee Meeting 
Start Time: 3:00 pm 

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, Pharmacy Technician Trainee) 

 

Ms. Karin Barron  

Ms. Luanne Greenaway  

[email protected]  

[email protected] 

Facility Licensure/Controlled Substance Registration

(Resident Pharmacy, Non-Resident Pharmacy, Wholesale and Distributor)  

 

Ms. Sabrina Lewis  

Ms. Kassidy Walker 

Ms.Laurel Alcenat

 

[email protected]

 

(New) Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration 

Ms. Leatrice Lee

 

[email protected]

(Renewal) Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration  

Ms. Leatrice Lee 

 

[email protected]

 

The Board of Pharmacy meets the first Thursday of every other month at 9:30 am at the Health Regulation and Licensing Administration Office (February, April, June, August, October, and December).  The Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy and the practice of pharmaceutical detailing in the District of Columbia. The Board advises the Mayor and enforces the law. The Board evaluates applicants' qualifications; recommends standards and procedures; issues licenses, and receives and reviews complaints. The Board requests investigations, conducts hearings, issues subpoenas, examines witnesses, administers oaths, and issues an annual report. 

The Mayor appoints the board members, including the chair. The Board consists of seven DC residents: five licensed pharmacists and two consumers. The pharmacists must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding the appointment. The consumers must be at least 18 years old, not be health professionals or in training to become one, and may have no household member who is involved directly or indirectly in providing health care. Board members are appointed for a term of 3 years.  Members may be appointed for two (2) consecutive terms.

Contact TTY: 
711

More Resources