The Vermont Non-Resident Pharmacy form is a crucial document for pharmacies located outside of Vermont that wish to dispense prescription medications to Vermont residents. This form ensures that out-of-state drug outlets comply with Vermont's pharmacy regulations and maintain a high standard of care. If you’re ready to begin the application process, click the button below to fill out the form.
The Vermont Non-Resident Pharmacy form is essential for out-of-state pharmacies wishing to operate in Vermont. This application is specifically designed for drug outlets that dispense prescription medications to Vermont residents, whether through mail, shipping, or other delivery methods. Applicants must ensure they complete several critical steps, including submitting a $300 application fee and providing proof of good standing from their home state's licensing authority. The form requires detailed information about the pharmacy's ownership structure, including names, addresses, and dates of birth for all owners and partners. Additionally, affirmation forms must be signed by key individuals, confirming they have no felony or misdemeanor convictions related to drug laws. A recent inspection report from the pharmacy's home state is also necessary, along with disclosures about any past disciplinary actions. The Vermont Board of Pharmacy reviews these applications monthly, and applicants should be aware that any changes in ownership will necessitate a new application. Adhering to these guidelines is crucial for compliance and successful licensure in Vermont.
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Vermont Secretary of State
Office of Professional Regulation
VERMONT BOARD OF PHARMACY
National Life Building, North, FL 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402
Ph: (802) 828-2373 or 828-1505
Fax: (802) 828-2465
E-Mail: “kkemp@sec.state.vt.us”
Web Site: www.vtprofessionals.org
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR NON-RESIDENT (OUT-OF-STATE) DRUG OUTLET (PHARMACY)
You may contact Kristy Kemp, Administrative Assistant, at (802) 828-2373 or via E-mail: kkemp@sec.state.vt.us if you have questions or if you need additional information.
Once your application is complete, it will be sent to the Board for review. The Board usually meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. See the Board’s Web site for specific meeting dates, agendas, minutes, etc.
This application applies to out-of-state (Non-Resident) drug outlets or pharmacies. See Part 16 of the Board’s Rules. http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/pharmacists/rules.asp
“Non-resident pharmacy” means a drug outlet located outside of this state which dispenses prescription drugs or devices to Vermont residents or residents of other states and which mails, ships, or delivers such prescription drugs or devices into this state or which provides any type of pharmacy services.
All signatures required on the application must be those of an Owner, a Partner, or Corporate Officer.
Non-Resident Pharmacies / Drug Outlets must submit the following:
1.Completed application
2.Application fee of $300.00. Please make your check payable to Vermont Secretary of State. Application fees are non-refundable.
3.Verification of licensure standing directly from the licensing authority in the state where the pharmacy is located that will be shipping drugs to Vermont. No form is provided. Contact your state’s Board of Pharmacy or applicable licensing authority and request that a verification of good standing be sent to Vermont. Note: Online verification is acceptable provided the state in which the facility is located reports whether disciplinary action(s) has been taken against the applicant.
4.List(s) of the names of all owners. Indicate whether sole proprietor, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, etc. Note: Changes in ownership require submittal of a new application.
Provide a flow chart showing ownership. If an actual flow chart is not available, a description of the ownership or hierarchy of the organization is acceptable. (See Board Rule 16.2 (c))
(1)If a person: the name, business address, and date of birth;
(2)If a partnership: the name, business address, and date of birth of each partner, and the name of the partnership;
(3)If a sole proprietorship: the full name, business address, social security number, and date of birth of the sole proprietor and the name of the business entity; and
(4)If a corporation: the federal identification number of the corporation, the name, business address,
date of birth, and title of each corporate officer and director, the corporate names, the name of the state of incorporation, and the name of the parent company, if any; the name, business address of each shareholder owning five percent or more of the voting stock of the corporation, including over-the- counter stock, unless the stock is traded on a major stock exchange and not over-the-counter;
5.Affirmation Forms completed by the sole proprietor, all members, all partners, or corporate officers and directors, and the pharmacist-manager, that they have not been convicted of, and are not under indictment for, any felony or misdemeanor arising from the violation of any drug or pharmacy related law. Questions must be answered and your signature must be notarized. (Rule 16.2)
6.Required Statement(s). The Pharmacist Manager may sign the form provided with this application regarding the required statements or may make the statements on pharmacy letterhead. A copy of the prescription label with toll free number may be applied to this statement or attached separately.
(See Board Rule 16.2 (e) (f) and (g)).
7.A copy of the most recent inspection report from the state in which the pharmacy is located; and
Effective July 1, 2010: For internet non-resident pharmacies, a copy of an inspection report not more than three years old by either:
(1)the state in which the pharmacy is located; or
(2)Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) certification.
Where the Pharmacy Board in the other state has not inspected the pharmacy in the past three years through no fault of the pharmacy, the pharmacy may advise this Board of the inspection delay and this Board may grant the pharmacy an extension of up to one year to allow the pharmacy to comply with this rule.
8.Disciplinary Actions or Denials: Answers to these questions pertain to the applicant, its parent, subsidiaries, or another person or organization with a controlling interest in the drug outlet. If the answer is “yes” on the application form, provide certified copies of the charges, if filed, and of the Final Disposition Order. In addition, a signed and sworn statement from the CEO, COO, president or equivalent management level corporate officer showing how the company has responded to the prior violation such that the Vermont Board of Pharmacy can be assured that a repeat or similar violation will not occur in Vermont. Please also ask the state in which the action was taken to provide to the Board verification of current licensure standing. An Investigative Team will review this information to determine whether further investigation or action is needed before a final decision is made regarding your application.
If your Internet Pharmacy is certified by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy’s Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) program, please provide a copy of your certification. For more information contact the NABP via www.nabp.net.
NOTE: All licensees renew on a fixed 24 month schedule: July 31 (odd numbered years). Applicants issued an initial license more than 90 days prior to the renewal date will be required to renew and pay the renewal fee. Initial licenses issued within 90 days of the renewal date will not be required to renew or pay the renewal fee.
The Statutes and Rules are available via the Board’s Web site at:
http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/pharmacists/rules.asp
www.vtprofessionals.org
Kristy Kemp
Administrative Assistant
National Life Building, North FL 2
(802) 828-2373
Montpelier VT 05620-3402
kkemp@sec.state.vt.us
(802) 828-1505
Board of Pharmacy
Application for Licensure as a Non-Resident Pharmacy (Drug Outlet)
Name of Pharmacy
Mailing
City, State,
Address,
Zip
Street
Phone
Fax
Email
Federal Identification Number
Social Security No. (sole proprietor)
_____/___________________
_____/_____/____________
LEGAL ORGANIZATION:
Corporation
Individual
Partnership
Limited Liability Company
____Foreign Corporation
_____If Other, Indicate:
Name of Owner
(entity or Individual)
List the name, date of birth and address of the sole proprietor, partners, members, etc.
Name of individual owner(s)
Date of Birth
Mailing Address
If corporate owner, provide names and addresses of officers and shareholders owning 5% or more. (Attach separate sheet if necessary). If no individual shareholder owns 5% or more, please state that fact below.
Shareholder’s Name
Name(s) and license number(s) of all pharmacists employed by the pharmacy, including employer if employer is a pharmacist.
Pharmacist Manager’s Name
License Number
Hours Pharmacy
open per week
Hours worked
per week
Name of other Pharmacists employed
here
Toll Free Number:
Indicate hours that the pharmacy is open for business.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Drug Enforcement Administration:
Is the applicant registered under the Controlled Substances Act? If Yes, provide a copy of your DEA Number Issued.
Yes
No
Vermont Mandatory “Good Standing” Declarations
CHILD SUPPORT:
Child Support Orders, 15 V.S.A. § 795
As of the date of this application: this business, and/or the person signing this form, (check one)
___Is not subject to a child support order; OR
___Is subject to a child support order and am in good standing* or in full compliance with a plan to pay
___Is not in good standing* or in full compliance with a plan to pay.*
TAXES:
Tax Compliance, 32 V.S.A. § 3113(b)
___ Has never lived or worked in Vermont and do not owe Vermont taxes; OR
___ Has no taxes due and payable and all required returns have been filed; OR
___ Has the liability for any taxes due and payable on appeal; OR
___ Is not in compliance with a payment plan approved by the Vermont Department of Taxes; OR
___ Is not in good standing* with the Vermont Department of Taxes or in full compliance with a plan to pay.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION:
Unemployment Compensation, 21 V.S.A. §1378(b)
As of the date of this application: this business, and/or the person signing this form, states that: (check one)
___This does not apply because this business or I have never been an employer in Vermont; OR
___ No contributions or payments in lieu of contributions are due and payable; or the liability for any contributions or payments in lieu of contributions due and payable is on appeal; or the employing unit is in compliance with a payment plan approved by the commissioner; OR
___ this business or I am not in good standing* or in full compliance with a plan to pay.
DISTRICT COURT FINES / JUDICIAL BUREAU:
Unpaid Judgments, 4 V.S.A. § 1110(c)
As of the date of this application: this business, and/or the person signing this form: (check one)
_____Does not have any unpaid judgements
_____Is in good standing* with respect to any unpaid judgment issued by the judicial bureau or district
court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense.”
_____Is not in good standing.*
*“Good standing” is defined in the statutes cited above. For more information, refer to the relevant statute specific to the particular question or consult the “information for applicants” on the OPR web page. (www.vtprofessionals.org)
Please note, answers to the questions apply to the applicant, its owner or parent, subsidiaries or any another person or entity with a controlling interest in this organization.
Vermont Mandatory Credential and Fitness Questions
Please circle Yes or No for each of these questions. If “Yes,” follow the provided instructions.
Has Vermont or any other state, federal authority, or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere) denied an application for a license, certificate, or registration by this applicant to conduct business or perform professional services?
If “Yes,” attach a copy of the order or official notification of the action(s).
Has Vermont or any other state, federal authority or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere) restricted, suspended, revoked, or taken any other disciplinary action against a license, certificate, or registration held by this applicant to conduct business or perform professional services?
If “Yes,” provide a copy of the order or official notification of the action.
Has the entity for which this application is submitted ever surrendered a license, certificate or registration to a licensing authority?
If “Yes,” provide a detailed written explanation.
Is the entity for which this application is submitted currently under investigation by a licensing authority?
If “Yes,” provide a detailed written explanation and a copy of any available information from the licensing authority.
Has the entity for which this application is submitted been convicted of a crime?
If “yes,” provide a detailed written explanation and attach the official court documents.
Does the entity for which this application is submitted have any criminal charges pending against it in any jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)?
If ”yes,” provide a detailed written explanation and attach a copy of the charging documents.
Note: Vermont law requires that you report to the Office of Professional Regulation a felony conviction or any conviction of a crime related to the practice of your profession, within 30 days. 3 V.S.A. § 129a (a)(11).
Statement of Applicant
I certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate. I understand that furnishing false information may constitute unprofessional conduct and result in the denial of this application for licensure/certification/registration. The maximum penalty for perjury is fifteen years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. (13 V.S.A. §2901)
I further certify that I have read and understand the laws and rules of the profession (www.vtprofessionals.org).
Signature of Applicant
Date
Print Name and Title of proprietor, partner, member or corporate officer:
Revised 12/09
Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation
National Life Building, North, FL 2, Montpelier, VT 05620-3402
www.vtprofessionals.org – (802) 828-2373
AFFIRMATION
(Applicant)
Your Name
Your Address
City, State, Zip
Email Address
Check Applicable position or title:
____ Sole Proprietor
____ Partner
____ Corporate Officer
____ Director
____ Pharmacist-Manager
____ Other
The Board’s Rules require an Affirmation by the sole proprietor, all partners, members, or corporate officers and directors, and the pharmacist-manager, that they have not been convicted of, and are not under indictment for, any felony or misdemeanor arising from the violation of any drug or pharmacy related law.
Answer the questions below. If “Yes,” provide documentation.
Have you been convicted of, or under indictment for, any felony or misdemeanor arising from the
violation of any drug or pharmacy related law?
If “Yes,” attach court documents.
Has Vermont, any other state, territory, or other jurisdiction restricted, suspended, revoked, or
taken any other disciplinary action against a license, certificate, or registration that you hold or held
in any profession or occupation?
If “Yes,” provide a certified copy of the action.
Has Vermont, any other state, territory, or other jurisdiction denied your application for a license,
certificate, or registration in any profession or occupation?
If “Yes,” provide a certified copy of the order or official notification of the Board action.
CERTIFICATION OF APPLICANT
I certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate. I understand that furnishing false information may constitute unprofessional conduct and result in the denial of my application for licensure/certification/registration. (The maximum penalty for perjury is Fifteen years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.) (13 V.S.A. §2901)
Signature: ___________________________________________
Date: ____________________
STATE OF _________________________________ COUNTY OF
_
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________ day of ____________________, 20_________
(year)
____________________________________________ Commission Expires: ___________________
Notary Public
Ph: (802) 828-2373 Fax: (802) 828-2465
STATEMENT(S) OF PHARMACIST MANAGER
Board Rule 16.2 (e) (f) and (g)
Address of
Pharmacy
Print Your Name as Pharmacist
Manager Attesting to Statements below
1.I certify that the Applicant has the ability to provide to the Board a record of a prescription drug order dispensed by the applicant to a resident of this state not later than 72 hours after a request for the record by the Board.
2.I certify that I am the pharmacist-manager and that I have read and understand the Vermont laws and rules relating to a non-resident pharmacy. http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/pharmacists/rules.asp
3.I certify that during its regular hours of operation, but not fewer than six days per week, for a minimum of 40 hours per week, a toll-free telephone service is provided to facilitate communication between patients in this state and a pharmacist at the pharmacy who has access to the patients’ records. The toll-free number must be disclosed on the label affixed to each container of drugs dispensed to residents of this state; and evidence that during its regular hours of operation, but not fewer than six days per week, for a minimum of 40 hours per week, a toll-free telephone service is provided to facilitate communication between patients in this state and a pharmacist at the pharmacy who has access to the patients’ records. The toll-free number must be disclosed on the label affixed to each container of drugs dispensed to residents of this state.
I certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate. I understand that furnishing false information may constitute unprofessional conduct and result in the denial of my application or further disciplinary action. The maximum penalty for perjury is fifteen years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. (13 V.S.A. §2901)
Signature of Pharmacist Manager
Affix Prescription Label below or provide separately.
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There are several misconceptions regarding the Vermont Non-Resident Pharmacy form. Understanding these can help streamline the application process and ensure compliance with state regulations. Below is a list of common misconceptions:
The application fee of $300.00 is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.
While the application must be signed by an owner, partner, or corporate officer, anyone authorized can assist in the submission process.
Online verification is acceptable as long as it includes information on any disciplinary actions taken against the applicant.
If a flow chart is not available, a written description of the ownership structure is sufficient.
The inspection report can come from the state where the pharmacy is located or from a Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) certification.
Only the signatures of the required individuals are necessary; their physical presence is not required during submission.
The Board meets monthly, and the review process may take additional time depending on the complexity of the application.
While previous actions must be disclosed, they do not necessarily result in automatic disqualification. The Board will review the circumstances.
Any changes in ownership require submission of a new application to maintain compliance with state regulations.