When is a registration required for a Wholesaler of Drugs, Medical Devices and/or Cosmetics?


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This registration is required for businesses that supply controlled substances, legend drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices (legend or non-legend), or cosmetics to other wholesalers, manufacturers, prescribing practitioners, hospitals, pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, etc. There are instances where companies that accept a prescription for legend and non-legend products are required to obtain this registration. For businesses providing Oxygen, please see Question 8. For businesses providing durable medical equipment (DME) and/or diabetic testing supplies directly to consumers, please see Question 9. This registration is also required for reverse distributors.

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