Application Process Transparency - CDS License - AMS

A pharmacy intending to supply controlled substances for use within an automated medication system shall obtain a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) license in addition to the AMS registration. The pharmacy shall also obtain a federal registration from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) prior to placing controlled substances within the automated medication system.  The placement of controlled substances within an automated medication system in the absence of an AMS registration, CDS license, and DEA registration shall substantiate a violation of R.S. 37:1241(A)(12) and R.S. 40:973 and shall subject the pharmacy to disciplinary action by the board.

 

Application: Application for New Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License for Automated Medication System. This application is available only in paper format at this time. Online application coming soon. 

View paper application. This application should be printed and submitted to the Board office with the required fee. 

Fee: $25.00 to be paid with the submission of the online application. 

Required Attachments (Checklist): La. Dept. of Health License for the hosting facility.

Board Review: Board staff will assure the hosting location holds an active AMS registration and meets one of the following requirements:

• Is a healthcare facility licensed by the La. Dept. of Health.
• Is a detention or correctional facility owned or operated by a state or local governmental entity.

 Criminal history may be used as a basis for denial. All factors outlined in LA:R.S. 37:2950 shall be considered.

 Issuance: In the event that there are no matters preventing the immediate issuance, the board will issue the credential within fourteen business days.

 

You may select Apply to start the application process. 

 

Inquiries regarding CDS-AMS licenses may be submitted to:

• Carley Leach, Licensing Analyst, cleach@pharmacy.la.gov