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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS BE AWARE OF IMPERSONATION SCAMS: Board staff and NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) will not contact you by telephone and demand personally identifiable information or payment of funds for any reason.
Description of the Scam - In this scam, a pharmacy receives a phone call from someone who claims to represent the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. The caller ID shows a Board of Pharmacy telephone number or NABP’s official telephone number, which bad actors have spoofed to appear legitimate. The caller then attempts to solicit information from pharmacy staff, including information that may constitute personally identifiable information (PII). Caller ID spoofing is a technique used by scammers to make an incoming call appear to originate from a trusted or official source. A familiar phone number on caller ID does not confirm the identity of the caller.
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.
Inquiries regarding CDS-AMS licenses may be submitted to:
Carley Leach, Licensing Analyst, cleach@pharmacy.la.gov