In accordance with Massachusetts law, all pharmacies located outside Massachusetts must obtain a license from the Board in order to dispense any prescription products into Massachusetts. M.G.L. c. 112, § 39 G, H, and J.
Regulations implementing the requirement for non-resident licensure will be promulgated in December, 2024, and on January 1, 2025, the Board will begin accepting applications.
In addition to a retail pharmacy license (non-resident drug store), pharmacies that engage in sterile and complex non-sterile compounding will require additional licensure.
In order to comply with the new licensing regulations, a grace period has been established through March 31, 2025 to apply for the required license(s).
Beginning May 1, 2025, any pharmacy located outside of Massachusetts must hold a license in order to dispense prescription products into Massachusetts. Please note that any prescription dispensed into Massachusetts must be pursuant to a valid patient-specific prescription.
Any pharmacy without a license that dispenses prescription products into Massachusetts on or after May 1, 2025 will be subject to prosecution and penalties for unlawful distribution as provided by law.
Please direct any questions to: Pharmacy.Admin@mass.gov