Frequently Asked Questions

RCW 18.64.360 requires a nonresident pharmacy to submit an inspection report that has substantially equivalent standards to Washington state at initial licensure and at renewal. The inspection report must have been issued within two years of an initial application or renewal of the nonresident pharmacy license.

What inspection report requirements apply to nonresident pharmacy licensees?

Nonresident pharmacy license applicants and renewing licensees must submit a current inspection report from an approved state or third-party approved program per RCW 18.64.360. For the latest list of approved state or third-party approved inspection programs, please review the Nonresident Pharmacy List of Approved Inspection Programs on the Policies, Procedures and guidelines webpage.

What if my pharmacy doesn't do compounding?

The commission will accept inspection reports from some non-approved states, provided the pharmacy does not perform any compounding. For the latest list of approved state or third-party approved inspection programs, please review the Nonresident Pharmacy List of Approved Inspection Programs on the Policies, Procedures and guidelines webpage. There will be a box to check on your renewal attesting to not compounding. 

What if I have a nonresident inspection report from a state that I am not located in?

The commission will accept a nonresident inspection report done by a state that is on the approved list. For the latest list of approved state or third-party approved inspection programs, please review the Nonresident Pharmacy List of Approved Inspection Programs on the Policies, Procedures and guidelines webpage.