Virginia Regulatory Town Hall

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Increase in fees
Stage: Proposed
 

18VAC110-20-20. Fees.

A. Unless otherwise provided, fees listed in this section shall not be refundable.

B. Unless otherwise provided, any fees for taking required examinations shall be paid directly to the examination service as specified by the board.

C. Initial application fees.

1. Pharmacist license

$180$235

2. Pharmacy intern registration

$15$20

3. Pharmacy technician registration

$25$35

4. Pharmacy permit

$270$500

5. Permitted physician licensed to dispense drugs

$270$500

6. Medical equipment supplier permit

$180$235

7. Humane society permit

$20

8.7. Outsourcing facility permit

$270$350

9.8. Nonresident pharmacy registration

$270$350

10.9. Nonresident outsourcing facility registration

$270$350

11.10. Controlled substances registrations

$90$120

12.11. Innovative program approval.

If the board determines that a technical consultant is required in order to make a decision on approval, any consultant fee, not to exceed the actual cost, shall also be paid by the applicant in addition to the application fee.

$250$325

13.12. Approval of a pharmacy technician training program

$150$200

14.13. Approval of a continuing education program

$100$130

15.14. Approval of a repackaging training program

$50$65

D. Annual renewal fees.

1. Pharmacist active license – due no later than December 31

$90$120

2. Pharmacist inactive license – due no later than December 31

$45$60

3. Pharmacy technician registration – due no later than December 31

$25$35

4. Pharmacy permit – due no later than April 30

$270$350

5. Physician permit to practice pharmacy – due no later than February 28

$270$350

6. Medical equipment supplier permit – due no later than February 28

$180$235

7. Humane society permit – due no later than February 28

$20

8.7. Outsourcing facility permit – due no later than April 30

$270$350

9.8. Nonresident pharmacy registration – due no later than the date of initial registration

$270$350

10.9. Nonresident outsourcing facility registration – due no later than the date of initial registration

$270$350

11.10. Controlled substances registrations – due no later than February 28

$90$120

12.13. Innovative program continued approval based on board order not to exceed $200$260 per approval period.

 

13.14. Approval of a pharmacy technician training program

$75$100 every two years

14.15. Approval of a repackaging training program

$30$40 every two years

E. Late fees. The following late fees shall be paid in addition to the current renewal fee to renew an expired license within one year of the expiration date or within two years in the case of a pharmacy technician training program. In addition, engaging in activities requiring a license, permit, or registration after the expiration date of such license, permit, or registration shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the board.

1. Pharmacist license

$30$40

2. Pharmacist inactive license

$15$20

3. Pharmacy technician registration

$10$15

4. Pharmacy permit

$90$120

5. Physician permit to practice pharmacy

$90$120

6. Medical equipment supplier permit

$60$80

7. Humane society permit

$5

8.7. Outsourcing facility permit

$90$120

9.8. Nonresident pharmacy registration

$90$120

10.9. Nonresident outsourcing facility registration

$90$120

11.10. Controlled substances registrations

$30$40

12.11. Approval of a pharmacy technician training program

$15$20

13.12. Approval of a repackaging training program

$10$15

F. Reinstatement fees. Any person or entity attempting to renew a license, permit, or registration more than one year after the expiration date, or more than two years after the expiration date in the case of a pharmacy technician training program, shall submit an application for reinstatement with any required fees. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the board and, except for reinstatement following license revocation or suspension, may be granted by the executive director of the board upon completion of an application and payment of any required fees.

1. Pharmacist license

$210$275

2. Pharmacist license after revocation or suspension

$500$650

3. Pharmacy technician registration

$35$45

4. Pharmacy technician registration after revocation or suspension

$125$165

5. Facilities or entities that cease operation and wish to resume shall not be eligible for reinstatement but shall apply for a new permit or registration. Facilities or entities that failed to renew and continued to operate for more than one renewal cycle shall pay the current and all back renewal fees for the years in which they were operating plus the following reinstatement fees:

 

a. Pharmacy permit

$240$315

b. Physician permit to practice pharmacy

$240$315

c. Medical equipment supplier permit

$210$275

d. Humane society permit

$30

e.d. Outsourcing facility permit

$240$315

f.e. Nonresident pharmacy registration

$115$150

g.f. Nonresident outsourcing facility registration

$240$315

h.g. Controlled substances registration

$180$235

i.h. Approval of a pharmacy technician training program

$75$100

j.i. Approval of a repackaging training program

$50$65

G. Application for change or inspection fees for facilities or other entities.

1. Change of pharmacist-in-charge

$50$65

2. Change of ownership for any facility

$50$65

3. Inspection for remodeling or change of location for any facility

$150$300

4. Reinspection of any facility

$150$300

5. Board-required inspection for a robotic pharmacy system

$150$300

6. Board-required inspection of an innovative program location

$150$300

7. Change of pharmacist responsible for an approved innovative program

$25$35

H. Miscellaneous fees.

1. Duplicate wall certificate

$25$50

2. Returned check

$35

3. Duplicate license or registration

$10$15

4. Verification of licensure or registration

$25$35

18VAC110-20-121. Innovative program approval.

A. An informal conference committee of the board may approve an innovative or pilot program in accordance with § 54.1-3307.2 of the Code of Virginia upon receipt of an application and fee specified in 18VAC110-20-20.

B. If the informal conference committee determines that an inspection is necessary to adequately consider an application, it may require that the applicant pay a fee specified in 18VAC110-20-20 to cover the cost of the inspection.

C. If the informal conference committee determines that a technical consultant is necessary in order for the board to make an informed decision on approval of a program, the applicant shall pay a consultant fee, not to exceed the actual cost of the consultation.

D. In the initial order granting approval of a program, the informal conference committee shall set the approval period with a schedule for submission of required reports and outcome data. The frequency of required reports shall not exceed four times a year.

E. The informal conference committee shall determine the appropriate fee for continued approval of the program based on the requirements for review and monitoring. Such renewal fee shall not exceed $200$260 per approval period.

18VAC110-30-15. Fees.

A. Unless otherwise provided, fees listed in this section shall not be refundable.

B. Initial application fees.

1. License for practitioner of the healing arts to sell controlled substances: $180$235.

2. Permit for facility in which practitioners of the healing arts sell controlled substances: $240$315.

C. Annual renewal fees.

1. License for practitioner of the healing arts to sell controlled substances: $90$120.

2. Permit for facility in which practitioners of the healing arts sell controlled substances: $240$315.

D. Late fees. The following late fees shall be paid in addition to the current renewal fee to renew an expired license within one year of the expiration date.

1. License for practitioner of the healing arts to sell controlled substances: $30$40.

2. Permit for facility in which practitioners of the healing arts sell controlled substances: $40$50.

E. Reinstatement fees. Any person or entity attempting to renew a license or permit more than one year after the expiration date shall submit an application for reinstatement with any required fees.

1. License for practitioner of the healing arts to sell controlled substances: $150$195.

2. Permit for facility in which practitioners of the healing arts sell controlled substances: $240$315.

3. Application fee for reinstatement of a license or permit that has been revoked or suspended indefinitely: $500$650.

F. Facilities in which only one practitioner of the healing arts is licensed by the board to sell controlled substances shall be exempt from fees associated with obtaining and renewing a facility permit. Facilities that change from only one practitioner to more than one shall notify the board within 30 days of such change.

G. The fee for reinspection of any facility shall be $150300.

H. The fee for a returned check shall be $35.

18VAC110-50-20. Fees.

A. Unless otherwise provided, fees listed in this section shall not be refundable.

B. Initial application fees.

1. Nonrestricted manufacturer permit

$270$350

2. Restricted manufacturer permit

$180$235

3. Wholesale distributor license

$270$350

4. Warehouser permit

$270$350

5. Nonresident wholesale distributor registration

$270$350

6. Controlled substances registration

7. Third-party logistics provider permit

8. Nonresident manufacturer registration

$90$120

$270$350

$270$350

C. Annual renewal fees shall be due on February 28 of each year.

1. Nonrestricted manufacturer permit

$270$350

2. Restricted manufacturer permit

$180$235

3. Wholesale distributor license

$270$350

4. Warehouser permit

$270$350

5. Nonresident wholesale distributor registration

$270$350

6. Controlled substances registration

7. Third-party logistics provider permit

8. Nonresident manufacturer registration

$90$120

$270$350

$270$350

D. Late fees. The following late fees shall be paid in addition to the current renewal fee to renew an expired license within one year of the expiration date. In addition, engaging in activities requiring a license, permit, or registration after the expiration date of such license, permit, or registration shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the board.

1. Nonrestricted manufacturer permit

$90$120

2. Restricted manufacturer permit

$60$80

3. Wholesale distributor license

$90$120

4. Warehouser permit

$90$120

5. Nonresident wholesale distributor registration

$90$120

6. Controlled substances registration

7. Third-party logistics provider permit

8. Nonresident manufacturer registration

$30$40

$90$120

$90$120

E. Reinstatement fees.

1. Any entity attempting to renew a license, permit, or registration more than one year after the expiration date shall submit an application for reinstatement with any required fees. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the board and, except for reinstatement following license revocation or suspension, may be granted by the executive director of the board upon completion of an application and payment of any required fees.

2. Engaging in activities requiring a license, permit, or registration after the expiration date of such license, permit, or registration shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the board. Facilities or entities that cease operation and wish to resume shall not be eligible for reinstatement, but shall apply for a new permit or registration.

3. Facilities or entities that failed to renew and continued to operate for more than one renewal cycle shall pay the current and all back renewal fees for the years in which they were operating plus the following reinstatement fees:

a. Nonrestricted manufacturer permit

$240$315

b. Restricted manufacturer permit

$210$275

c. Wholesale distributor license

$240$315

d. Warehouser permit

$240$315

e. Nonresident wholesale distributor registration

$240$315

f. Controlled substances registration

g. Third-party logistics provider permit

h. Nonresident manufacturer registration

$180$235

$240$315

$240$315

F. Application for change or inspection fees.

1. Reinspection fee

$150$300

2. Inspection fee for change of location, structural changes, or security system changes

$150$300

3. Change of ownership fee

$50$65

4. Change of responsible party

$50$65

G. The fee for a returned check shall be $35.

H. The fee for verification of license, permit, or registration shall be $25$35.