Designated Representative - Reverse Distributor License

Pursuant to section 4022.6 of the California Business and Professions Code a “designated representative-reverse distributor” means an individual to whom a license has been granted pursuant to Section 4053.2, who is responsible for supervision over a licensed wholesaler that only acts as a reverse distributor. A pharmacist fulfilling the duties of Section 4053.2 shall not be required to obtain a license as a designated representative-reverse distributor.

To be licensed as a designated representative-reverse distributor in California, an individual must satisfy the requirements under section 4053.2 of the California Business and Professions Code.  Section 4053.2, requires an individual to complete a designated representative-reverse distributor training program that is approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy.  A list of board approved designated representative-reverse distributor training program(s) are listed below.

Applications and Instructions

Approved Designated Representative-Reverse Distributor Training Program

Checking on the Status of Your Application?

  1. The board will send you an email notification acknowledging receipt of your application after your payment has been processed.
  2. Allow the board 45 days to process your application.
  3. If you have not received an email within 45 days regarding your application after receiving your acknowledgement email, you may contact the board and reference your application file number in the subject line of your email.
  4. The board will send an email notification when your license is issued.
  5. To “Verify your License” has been issued, you may conduct a license search on the board’s website.
  6. Licenses are mailed to your address of record on file with the board from a third-party vendor. Allow four to six weeks from the date of issuance to receive the license. 

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